The Kerala Blasters FC have signed Mizoram born Lalthathanga Khawlhring from North East United FC for the upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL).

The 22-year-old Puitea, as he is popularly known, operates in the centre midfield and can also be switched out along the wings as well.

The Youngster started his footballing journey with Bethlehem Vengthlang, a club that participates in the Mizoram Premier League. During 2015=16, he moved to the west, signing for DSK Shivajians, initially for their youth team before being promoted to their senior squad in the same year. It only took him four appearances that season before he was signed by North East United FC and sent on loan to Aizawl FC for the 2017-18 I-League Season.