Indian Super League: Phurba Lachenpa Extends Contract With Mumbai City FC Until 2026

Lachenpa had joined Mumbai City FC in 2020 after becoming the Best Goalkeeper of the I-League 2019 while playing for Real Kashmir.?

“This club has backed me, encouraged me and gave me the freedom to express myself. I want to continue to work hard for all the staff, the management, the fans and I want to repay the trust Des Buckingham has put in me,” Lachenpa said in a club statement.?

MCFC head coach Des Buckingham said, "Phurba had a good breakout season after waiting so long for his opportunity. He is a young and talented goalkeeper who has shown his qualities in numerous games last season. He is a humble and extremely hard-working player that has progressed his overall game well in the last 12 months.”?

Lachenpa made a strong start for the MCFC in the Indian Super League semifinal in the 2020-21 season, coming off the bench in the penalty shootout against FC Goa, helping the Islanders reach their first-ever final in the competition.?

In the AFC Champions League, Lachenpa featured for Mumbai City FC in five out of their six matches and also became a regular starter for the club in the ISL.?

In the club’s Champions League campaign, he was also adjudged the Man-of-the-Match on one occasion.

Born in Sikkim, Lachenpa started off with the youth side of Shillong Lajong.?

In his 22 appearances in the ISL, the 25-year-old has made 64 saves while has conceded on 23 occasions and has also managed seven clean sheets -- the third-best for any goalkeeper in the competition.

Lachenpa received his maiden call-up to the Indian team for the Tri-Nation Tournament in March this year.