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Northeast United FC midfielder Apuia moves to Mumbai City FC

Northeast United FC midfielder Apuia moves to Mumbai City FC
Apuia | Source: ISL Media

Mumbai City FC have signed Northeast United FC midfielder Apuia by paying a record transfer fee estimated to be around two crore rupees. The 20-year-old has inked a five-year-deal with MCFC reportedly worth around 11 crore rupees. Lalengmawia had a year left on his contract and was prised away by the ISL Champions after protracted negotiations with a reluctant NEUFC.

From Aizawl, Apuia represented his school in the U-14 Subroto Cup following which he trained under HC Zarzoliana at the Regional Sports Training Centre in Kolasib, Mizoram. Lalengmawia’s fist big break came when he was selected (in open trials held in Mizoram in January 2016) to join the AIFF Elite Academy as part of the U-17 FIFA World Cup 2017 Indian squad. He made two appearances in the U-17 WC held in Delhi and played in a bunch of friendlies at the U-17 level.

The next step up for Apuia was his promotion to the Indian Arrows squad in 2017. He played in the I-League for a couple of seasons with the AIFF development side before Northeast United FC came calling in 2019. He signed a three-year contract with the club.

Last season was a breakout year for the 20-year-old defensive midfielder. He made 22 appearances in the 2020-21 ISL season and was instrumental in NEUFC reaching the ISL playoffs. Apuia’s achievements led to him being named the “Emerging Player” of the League/Year by the AIFF & ISL Organising Committee.

Apuia also made his national team debut this year against Oman on March 25th. He has been capped four times so far.


Analyst’s Take

Blockbuster signing, comes just at the right time for Mumbai City after having lost Amrinder and Hugo.

Incredible at resisting the press, and is a proven ball winner.

With him, Rowllin and Raynier, Mumbai’s star-studded midfield is sorted for years to come.

Shlok

Apuia, Stats, 2020-21 ISL League Stage

MATCHES
Total played20
Started18
Minutes per game84
ATTACKING
Goals1
Scoring frequency1670 min
Goals per game0.1
Shots per game0.6
Shots on target per game0.2
PASSING
Assists0
Touches46
Big chances created1
Key passes0.3
Accurate per game28.2 (84%)
Acc. own half16.6 (87%)
Acc. opposition half11.7 (78%)
Acc. long balls2.1 (62%)
Acc. chipped passes1.1 (64%)
Acc. crosses0.1 (11%)
DEFENDING
Interceptions per game1.4
Tackles per game2.4
Possession won0.2
Dribbled past per game0.8
Clearances per game0.8
OTHER
Succ. dribbles0.6 (69%)
Total duels won5.0 (57%)
Ground duels won4.7 (61%)
Aerial duels won0.3 (30%)
Possession lost7.6
Fouls1.3
Was fouled1.8
Offsides0
Yellow Card1
Red Card0
SofaScore


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