P. C. Laldinpuia

Laldinpuia Pachuau (born 29 November 1996), commonly known as Dinpuia, is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Indian Super League club Chennaiyin.

Laldinpuia

Personal information
Full name	Laldinpuia Pachuau
Date of birth	(1996-11-29) 29 November 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth	Mizoram, India
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back, defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team	Chennaiyin
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2019	Chhinga Veng	13	(1)
2020–2021	Aizawl	14	(1)
2021–2024	Jamshedpur	35	(1)
2024–	Chennaiyin	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:45, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

Club career

Born in Mizoram, Laldinpuia began his career with Mizoram Premier League side Bethlehem Vengthlang before moving to Chhinga Veng.^[1] After the 2018–19 season, Laldinpuia was awarded the Best Defender award in the Mizoram Premier League.^[2] He also participated with the club during their 2nd Division campaign.^[3]

Following good performances in the Mizoram Premier League, Laldinpuia was called up to represent Mizoram in the Santosh Trophy in both 2018 and 2019.^[4][5]

Aizawl

On 9 September 2020, Laldinpuia joined I-League side Aizawl for the 2020–21 season.^[6][7] He made his debut for the club on 9 January 2021 in their season opening 0–1 defeat against Punjab.^[8] Laldinpuia then scored his first professional goal on 30 January 2021 against NEROCA. His 37th-minute goal was the opener in a 2–1 victory.^[9]

Career statistics

Club

As of 14 January 2025^[10]

Club	Season	League			Cup		AFC		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Chhinga Veng	2018–19	I-League 2nd Division	13	1	0	0	—		13	1
Aizawl	2020–21	I-League	14	1	0	0	—		14	1
Jamshedpur	2021–22	Indian Super League	6	0	0	0	—		6	0
	2022–23		8	0	1[a]	0	1[b]	0	10	0
	2023–24		21	1	3[a]	0	—		24	1
	Total		35	1	4	0	1	0	40	1
Chennaiyin	2024–25	Indian Super League	14	0	0	0	—		14	0
Career total			76	3	4	0	1	0	81	3

1. Appearance(s) in Super Cup
2. Appearance in playoff for AFC Champions League

Honours

Individual

• Mizoram Premier League Best Defender: 2018–19^[2]