India’s Lallianzuala Chhangte. File| Photo Credit: Ok. Murali Kumar

India and Mumbai City FC winger Lallianzuala Chhangte was on Tuesday named the AIFF Men's Footballer of the Year, on the again of his spectacular efficiency within the Indian Super League (ISL) and for the nationwide staff.

The 26-year-old Mizoram participant featured in 12 matches throughout the worldwide season for India, scoring two targets and offering one help within the 2022-23 season. He beat nationwide team-mates Nandhakumar Sekar and Naorem Mahesh Singh to the coveted award.

Chhangte, who's presently doing nationwide obligation within the SAFF Championships right here, performed in 22 matches throughout Mumbai City FC's ISL Winners' Shield-winning marketing campaign final season and scored 10 targets whereas offering six assists.

He additionally netted seven targets in seven matches within the Durand Cup final season, whereas additionally scoring one purpose in three video games within the Super Cup.

Manisha Kalyan was named because the AIFF Women Player of the Year by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) after its Annual General Meeting right here.

The 21-year-old Punjab ahead, who plies her commerce for Cypriot first division membership Apollon Ladies, beat Dalima Chhibber and Ngangbam Sweety Devi for the award. She had received the 2020-21 AIFF Women's Emerging Footballer of the Year.

The Men's Coach of the Year award went to former India participant Clifford Miranda, who guided Odisha FC to Super Cup triumph and in addition AFC Cup qualification.

Priya Parathi Valappil was named Women Coach of the Year. A former India worldwide, Priya is the present head coach of the India girls's U-17 staff.

Another Mumbai City FC participant Akash Mishra and India U-17 staff member Shilji Shaji had been named Men's and Women's Emerging Players of the Year.

The finest gamers and coaches of the 2022-23 season had been picked by eminent former gamers, together with ex-captains Shabbir Ali, IM Vijayan and Bhaichung Bhutia.