David Lalhlansanga

David Lalhlansanga Hmar (born 27 November 2001), is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Indian Super League club East Bengal.

David Lalhlansanga

Personal information
Date of birth	(2001-11-27) 27 November 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth	Mizoram, India
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	East Bengal
Number	14
Youth career
2019–2020	Aizawl
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2023	Aizawl	30	(6)
2023–2024	Mohammedan	22	(28)
2024–	East Bengal	32	(9)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12:15, 16 February 2025 (UTC)

Club career

Aizawl

David made his professional debut for Aizawl in the I-League in the 2020–21 season. He scored 5 goals in 26 appearances for Aizawl in the I-League.

Mohammedan Sporting

In 2023, David signed for Kolkata giant Mohammedan SC and became the top scorer of the 2023 CFL Premier Division with 23 goals as Mohammedan won the title.^[1] He also won Golden Boot(top scorer) of the 2023 Durand Cup with 6 goals in just three matches.^[2] David won the 2023–24 I-League with Mohammedan Sporting helping them earn a promotion to the Indian Super League.^[3] David also received the AIFF Emerging Player of the Year award for his performance in the 2023–24 season.^[4]

East Bengal

On 18 June 2024, it was announced that David has signed on a three-year contract with another Kolkata giant East Bengal.^[5]

International career

David was called up for the Indian national football team camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match against Kuwait in May 2024,^[6] and got selected in the 27-member squad for the match against Kuwait.^[7]

Career statistics

Club

As of 12 August 2025^[8]

Club	Season	League			Cup		Others		AFC		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Aizawl	2020–21	I-League	3	1	–						3	1
	2021–22		14	2	–						14	2
	2022–23		9	2	4[a]	1	–				13	3
	Aizawl total		26	5	4	1	0	0	0	0	30	6
Mohammedan Sporting	2023–24	I-League	22	5	3[b]	6	17[c]	23	–		42	34
East Bengal	2024–25	Indian Super League	17	4	4[d]	1	1[c]	0	3[e]	1	25	6
	2025–26		0	0	2[b]	1	4[c]	2	—		6	3
	East Bengal total		17	4	6	2	5	2	3	1	31	9
Career total			65	14	13	9	22	25	3	1	103	49

1. Appearances in the Super Cup.
2. Appearances in the Durand Cup.
3. Appearances in the Calcutta Football League.
4. Three appearances in the Durand Cup and One appearance(s) in the Super Cup.
5. One Appearance(s) in the AFC Champions League Two and Two Appearances in the AFC Challenge League.

Honours

Mohammedan Sporting

• I-League: 2023–24^[3]
• Calcutta Football League: 2023^[1]

Individual

• Calcutta Football League Golden boot: 2023^[1]
• Durand Cup Golden boot: 2023^[2]
• AIFF Emerging Player of the Year: 2023–24^[4]
• ISL Fan's goal of the week: 2024–25 Week 13,^[9] 2024–25 Week 15^[10]