Laldinpuia Pachuau (born 29 November 1996), commonly known as Dinpuia, is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Indian Super League club Chennaiyin.
Born in Mizoram, Laldinpuia began his career with Mizoram Premier League side Bethlehem Vengthlang before moving to Chhinga Veng.[1] After the 2018–19 season, Laldinpuia was awarded the Best Defender award in the Mizoram Premier League.[2] He also participated with the club during their 2nd Division campaign.[3]
Following good performances in the Mizoram Premier League, Laldinpuia was called up to represent Mizoram in the Santosh Trophy in both 2018 and 2019.[4][5]
On 9 September 2020, Laldinpuia joined I-League side Aizawl for the 2020–21 season.[6][7] He made his debut for the club on 9 January 2021 in their season opening 0–1 defeat against Punjab.[8] Laldinpuia then scored his first professional goal on 30 January 2021 against NEROCA. His 37th-minute goal was the opener in a 2–1 victory.[9]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | AFC | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Chhinga Veng | 2018–19 | I-League 2nd Division | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 13 | 1 | |
| Aizawl | 2020–21 | I-League | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 1 | |
| Jamshedpur | 2021–22 | Indian Super League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | 8 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | 21 | 1 | 3[a] | 0 | — | 24 | 1 | |||
| Total | 35 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 1 | ||
| Chennaiyin | 2024–25 | Indian Super League | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 0 | |
| Career total | 76 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 81 | 3 | ||
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