Henry Monsang Tesong (born 28 February 1994) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Manipur State League side Sagolband United.

Henry Monsang
Personal information
Full name Henry Monsang Tesong
Date of birth (1994-02-28) 28 February 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Manipur, India
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Sagolband United
Youth career
2011–2013 Pune
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2014 Pune
Sagolband United
2017–2018 Chennai City 6 (0)
Sagolband United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 07:27, 18 July 2020 (UTC)

Club career

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Born in Manipur, Tesong began his career in the youth squad of I-League side Pune.[1] Prior to the 2013–14 season, Monsang was named as captain for Pune's academy squad.[1] In September 2013, Monsang was called up to the Pune first-team for the 2013 Durand Cup.[2] He made his first-team competitive debut for Pune on 9 September 2013 in their Durand Cup opener against Army Red.[3]

After not securing playing time for Pune's first team, Monsang left the club and joined Manipur State League side Sagolband United.[4] In 2017, Monsang joined I-League side Chennai City. He made his professional debut for the club on 29 November 2017 against Indian Arrows. He started and played the whole match as Chennai City were defeated 3–0.[5]

After the season concluded, Monsang returned to Manipur and rejoined Sagolband United.[6]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 27 January 2018[7]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Chennai City 2017–18 I-League 6 0 6 0
Career total 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0

References

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  1. ^ a b "Defender Henry Monsang to lead U-19 Pune FC squad". Business-Standard. 15 January 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Caitano Costa to lead Pune FC in Durand Cup". NDTV Sports. 7 September 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  3. ^ "Durand Cup: Soldiers too good for Pune FC". Indian Express. 11 September 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  4. ^ "Manipur State League". Pothashang. 6 September 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  5. ^ "Indian Arrows 3–0 Chennai City". Soccerway.
  6. ^ "61st CC Meet : Chencho, Aryn Williams shine as NEROCA FC decimate SU 7-0 for third consecutive title". e-pao. 10 April 2019. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  7. ^ Henry Monsang at Soccerway