Background
Singh was born to Late Thangjam Sanatomba Singh and Thangjam Radhe Devi at Yumnam Khonou, Imphal. Football came naturally to him as most of his family members along with his father were into football though no one played professionally.
Singh was born to Late Thangjam Sanatomba Singh and Thangjam Radhe Devi at Yumnam Khonou, Imphal. Football came naturally to him as most of his family members along with his father were into football though no one played professionally.
Early As a kid, he used to watch local matches where his family members used to play and started falling in love with the beautiful game, himself. He wanted to see him as an Army man one day and Singh was enrolled into Sainik School, Imphal through which he had a chance to make the cut for the National Defense Academy. Singh was little disappointed but he had to go according to his father"s wishes but in Sanik School he got involved more into football as he was quickly selected in the school team
With the team, he played in many tournaments, prominent ones being the Inter Sainik Schools East Zone Tournaments and the Subroto Mukherjee Football tournament in 2000 at New Delhi.
After passing out from School, Singh joined Doctor of Medicine College, Imphal and played in many inter college tournaments. He was selected to represent Manipur University in the All India Inter University tournament which was held in West Bengal.
Along with the College team he also played for many local clubs in the Manipur State League - YOSE Football Club, United States of America Football Club and YWC Thambal Khang being the prominent ones. He also represented the Manipur Under-21 team in 2 National Tournaments and by then had become confident of himself to take that big step of turning professional and playing for one of the best clubs in India.
Churchill Brothers He was confused about this but help came from his senior Itocha Singh who was playing at Churchill Brothers South Carolina (U.S.) during that time and Singh"s name was referred to the club by Itocha.
So in 2007 Singh signed for Churchill Brothers. In 2009 Singh suffered a major knee injury and had to undergo a surgery. lieutenant might be mentioned here Singh has just played for one other club in his career thus far.
In 2009-2010 I-League season he had donned the colours of JCT Football Club in the I-League but he quickly came back to Goa again.
Salgaocar Club = Churchill Brothers