Amarjit Singh Kiyam

Born in Thoubal, Manipur, Amarjit was part of the AIFF Elite Academy batch that was preparing for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup to be hosted in India. He was the captain of the India U17 team that played in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. After the tournament, Amarjit was selected to play for the Indian Arrows, an All India Football Federation-owned team which competes in the I-League. He made his professional debut for the side in the Arrow's first match of the season against Chennai City. He started and played the whole match as Indian Arrows won 3–0. ==International career==

Amarjit represented the India under-17 side which participated in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup which was hosted in India. He was the captain of the Indian team in U-17 World Cup. Amarjit represented India national team in the 2019 King's Cup on June 5 in the opening match against Curaçao as he came as a substitute for Pronay Halder. He became the first player to born after 2000 to play in the senior team. He was named in the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier games against Oman and Qatar in September 2019, but had to leave the squad due to an arm injury. ==Personal life==

His cousin Jeakson Singh is also a professional footballer currently playing for Kerala Blasters. Both of them represented the India national under-17 team in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India where Jeakson scored India's first ever goal in a FIFA tournament. His cousin sister, Kritina Devi Thounaojam also represented India in youth teams. He has made history as a youngster, moving from the India U-17 team to the senior squad in only 2 years. == Style of play ==

He has been praised for his passing ability and excellence on the ball. == Career statistics ==

Club International ==Honours==

East Bengal Reserves • Madhyamgram MLA Cup: 2023 India • King's Cup third place: 2019 ==References==