Jiteshwor Singh Yumkhaibam

The native form of this personal name is Yumkhaibam Jiteshwor Singh. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.

In this Meitei name, the family name is Yumkhaibam and the given name is Jiteshwor. "Singh" is a name suffix.

Jiteshwor Singh Yumkhaibam (Meitei: Yumkhaibam Jiteshwor Singh, born 10 December 2001) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Indian Super League club Chennaiyin.

Jiteshwor Singh

Personal information
Full name	Jiteshwor Singh Yumkhaibam
Date of birth	(2001-12-10) 10 December 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth	Manipur, India
Position(s)	Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team	Chennaiyin
Number	37
Youth career
	Eastern Sporting Union
	Rising Athletic Union
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2022	NEROCA	37	(0)
2020	→ Bhawanipore (loan)	3	(0)
2022–	Chennaiyin	16	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:33, 24 February 2023 (UTC)

Club career

NEROCA

In July 2019, Jiteshwor joined NEROCA ahead of the upcoming I-League season. On 8 January 2020, he made his professional debut for the club in the 7th matchweek of the 2019–20 I-League campaign against TRAU, in a 2–1 loss.^[1][2] On 11 July 2021, Jiteshwor extended his contract with NEROCA for the 2021–22 season.^[3]

Chennaiyin

In June 2022, Indian Super League club Chennaiyin roped in Jiteshwor on a two-year deal.^[4] On 20 August, he made his debut against Army Red in the Durand Cup, which ended in a 2–2 draw.^[5][6] On 14 October, he was awarded the Hero of the Match for his performance against Bengaluru in the Indian Super League, which ended in a 1–1 stalemate.^[7][8][9]

Career statistics

Club

As of 24 February 2023^[10]

Club	Season	League			Cup		AFC		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
NEROCA	2019–20	I-League	8	0	0	0	–		8	0
	2020–21		12	0	0	0	–		12	0
	2021–22		17	0	0	0	–		17	0
	NEROCA total		37	0	0	0	0	0	37	0
Bhawanipore (loan)	2020	I-League 2nd Division	3	0	0	0	–		3	0
Chennaiyin	2022–23	Indian Super League	16	0	2[a]	0	–		18	0
Career total			56	0	2	0	0	0	58	0

1. Appearance(s) in Durand Cup