Tomba Singh Wangkheirakpam (, born 3 April 1982) is an Indian former footballer who played as a midfielder. He is the current assistant coach of the I-League club NEROCA.
Career Tomba began his footballing career with YWC, Thambalkhong in the junior level before his steep climb to the senior division. After donning colours of ESU, Wangkhei and USA, Khurai Tomba also played a major role in the State team lifting the Under-19 national Football championship held at Imphal where the hosts defeated Sikkim 4–1 in the final.
Catching the eye of talent hunters at the Under-19 championship Tomba started playing for Air India since 1998 before moving to Salgaocar.
Career statistics
International National teamYearAppsGoalsIndia 200220200350200451Total121
Honours
India U23 LG Cup: 2002
India Afro-Asian Games silver medal: 2003
Maharashtra Santosh Trophy: 1999–2000
Manipur Santosh Trophy: 2002–03
Individual AIFF Player of the Year: 2003
References
External links
Profile at Goal.com