23 Facts About Jerry Lalrinzuala

Jerry Lalrinzuala was born on 30 July 1998 and is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Indian Super League club Odisha.

Jerry Lalrinzuala was a part of the AIFF Elite Academy and Bethlehem Vengthlang of the Mizoram Premier League before signing with Chennaiyin of the Indian Super League.

In early 2016, Jerry Lalrinzuala was one of five young footballers to be sponsored on their training stint with Metz in France.

Jerry Lalrinzuala made his professional debut for the team on 2 October 2016 in their opening match against Atletico de Kolkata.

Jerry Lalrinzuala was then awarded his second "Emerging Player of the Match" award in the next match against Kerala Blasters.

On 1 December 2016, after a rocky November, Jerry Lalrinzuala ended his first professional season with Chennaiyin by scoring his first professional goal from a free-kick in the 4th minute of their match against Goa.

Jerry Lalrinzuala impressed Marco from the very first day of training.

Jerry Lalrinzuala has a great left foot and is very comfortable on the ball.

Jerry Lalrinzuala has improved his defending but most importantly he is a humble boy with great character.

On 20 December 2016, after his debut season with Chennaiyin, Jerry Lalrinzuala was loaned to DSK Shivajians for the I-League season.

Jerry Lalrinzuala made his debut for the side in their opening fixture of the season on 8 January 2017 against Mumbai at the Cooperage Ground.

Jerry Lalrinzuala started during the team's first match of the season against Goa.

Jerry Lalrinzuala won the ISL Emerging Player award after Chennaiyin's very next match against NorthEast United.

Jerry Lalrinzuala continued his good start to the season on 3 December 2017 when Chennaiyin took on Pune City.

Jerry Lalrinzuala earned the Hero of the Match award for his performance, his first time earning the Indian Super League top match award.

Jerry Lalrinzuala proceeded to start in both legs of Chennaiyin's semi-final match ups against Goa.

Jerry Lalrinzuala stayed at the Marina Arena for his 4th season.

Jerry Lalrinzuala was on the sidelines for the first half season after getting criticism for being very error-prone.

Jerry Lalrinzuala earned his left-back spot back after Owen Coyle was appointed the new manager of the side, and played a crucial role in the team as Chennaiyin made a late resurgence and qualified for the playoffs on the final day.

Jerry Lalrinzuala has been a part of the India national youth set-up since joining the AIFF Academies.

On 30 July 2013, during the final against hosts Nepal, Jerry Lalrinzuala scored the only goal of the match from 35-yards out to earn India the championship.

Almost two years later, in August 2015, Jerry Lalrinzuala was called-up into the India U19 squad that would participate in the inaugural SAFF U-19 Championship.

Jerry Lalrinzuala was given his senior international debut by Constantine on 6 June 2017 when India took on Nepal in a friendly at the Mumbai Football Arena.