Born in
Thanjavur,
Tamil Nadu, Pandiyan began his career with the Noble Football Academy in
Karaikudi. While with the academy, he was coached by former
India international Raman Vijayan. Pandiyan stayed at the academy until after high school. He moved back to Chennai to play for Indian Bank in the CFA Senior Division before also playing for
Viva Chennai. He made his professional debut for the club on 4 December 2017 in Chennai City's second match of the
2017–18 season against
Gokulam Kerala. Pandiyan started and played the whole match as Chennai City drew 1–1. By the end of the season, Pandiyan had played in 17 matches for Chennai City, starting 16, while playing a pivotal role for the club from midfield and forming a partnership with
Michael Soosairaj. ==Career statistics==