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Meet David Lalhlansanga Hmar: East Bengal Star Striker
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News18•13-10-2026, 22:34
Meet David Lalhlansanga Hmar: East Bengal Star Striker
- •East Bengal forward David Lalhlansanga Hmar scored a brilliant brace against Iraq’s Al Shorta in the AFC Champions League 2 match at the Salt Lake Stadium.
- •Born in Mizoram in 2001, David started his professional career with Aizawl FC before moving to Mohammedan Sporting, where he won the Calcutta Football League and I-League.
- •David secured the Durand Cup Golden Boot in 2023 by scoring six goals in just three games.
- •He joined East Bengal on a three-year deal in 2024 and has already netted 10 goals across all competitions this season.
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David Lalhlansanga Hmar scored a brace for East Bengal during their 2-3 match against Iraq’s Al Shorta at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, finding the back of the net in the eighth minute and just before half-time.
David started his career in Aizawl FC's youth academy and made his professional debut there during the 2020-21 I-League season before moving to Mohammedan Sporting, where he won consecutive titles and the 2023 Durand Cup Golden Boot.
David joined East Bengal in 2024 on a three-year contract. Although he initially struggled for regular first-team opportunities, he has flourished since Antonio Lopez Habas took charge, scoring 10 goals across all competitions.
