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{{short description|Indian footballer (born 1992)}}
{{Western name order|Irom Seityasen Singh}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2016}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Seityasen Singh
| image = Setiyasen Singh.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Seityasen with [[Kerala Blasters FC|Kerala Blasters]] in 2021
| fullname = Seityasen Singh Irom
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|3|12|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Manipur]], India
| height = {{convert|1.78|m|abbr=on}}<ref name="soccerway">{{soccerway|setyasen-singh/394638}}</ref>
| position = [[Winger (association football)|Winger]]
| currentclub =
| clubnumber =
| years1 = 2011–2015
| clubs1 = [[Royal Wahingdoh F.C.|Royal Wahingdoh]]
| caps1 = 18
| goals1 = 6
| years2 = 2015
| clubs2 = → [[NorthEast United FC|NorthEast United]] (loan)
| caps2 = 6
| goals2 = 1
| years3 = 2016
| clubs3 = [[Salgaocar F.C.|Salgaocar]]
| caps3 = 8
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2016
| clubs4 = [[NorthEast United FC|NorthEast United]]
| caps4 = 9
| goals4 = 2
| years5 = 2017
| clubs5 = → [[DSK Shivajians F.C.|DSK Shivajians]] (loan)
| caps5 = 10
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2017–2018
| clubs6 = [[Delhi Dynamos FC|Delhi Dynamos]]
| caps6 = 12
| goals6 = 1
| years7 = 2018–2019
| clubs7 = [[NorthEast United]]
| caps7 = 0
| goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2019–2022
| clubs8 = [[Kerala Blasters FC|Kerala Blasters]]
| caps8 = 25
| goals8 = 1
| years9 = 2021–2022
| clubs9 = → [[Hyderabad FC|Hyderabad]] (loan)
| caps9 = 3
| goals9 = 0
| years10 = 2024-2025
| clubs10 = [[Southern Sporting Union]]
| caps10 = 1
| goals10 = 0
| years11 = 2025–
| clubs11 = [[NEROCA FC|NEROCA]]
| caps11 = 1
| goals11 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2015–2018
| nationalteam1 = [[India national football team|India]]
| nationalcaps1 = 5
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| pcupdate = 19:55, 28 January 2025 (IST)
| ntupdate = 16:42, 11 September 2021(UTC)
}}
{{Meitei name|Irom|Seityasen|Singh}}

'''Seityasen Singh Irom''' ({{langx|mni|Irom Seityasen Singh}}, born 12 March 1992) is an [[India]]n professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Winger (association football)|winger]] for [[I-League 2]] club [[NEROCA FC|NEROCA]].

==Club career==
===Royal Wahingdoh===
On 19 September 2011 Seityasen made his professional debut in the [[2011 Indian Federation Cup|Federation Cup]] against [[Churchill Brothers S.C.|Churchill Brothers]] for [[Royal Wahingdoh F.C.|Royal Wahingdoh]] who were then in the [[I-League 2|I-League 2nd Division]]. The Royals created a major upset beating their fancied rivals 2–1 with Seityasen captaining Wahingdoh, and scoring the first goal.<ref>{{cite news|author=Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Wahingdoh-stun-Churchill-Brothers-in-Federation-Cup/articleshow/10044013.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707033820/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-19/top-stories/30175164_1_churchill-brothers-chenco-wahingdoh |url-status=live |archive-date=2012-07-07 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title= Wahingdoh stun Churchill Brothers in Federation Cup |access-date=2012-03-25}}</ref> He was then an important part of Wahingdoh's [[2011 I-League 2nd Division]] squad where they qualified for the [[2011 I-League 2nd Division final round|final round]] but failed to qualify to the I-League in the final round. He then participated in the [[2012 I-League 2nd Division]] for Wahingdoh, where he scored twice in the group stages thus helping his team qualify to the [[2012 I-League 2nd Division final round]] again.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kolkatafootball.com/aiff_2nd_divn_ileague_2012/cuttack.html|title=AIFF 2nd Divn. I-League|website=www.kolkatafootball.com|access-date=9 July 2021|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624204031/https://www.kolkatafootball.com/aiff_2nd_divn_ileague_2012/cuttack.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the final round, it is only known that Seityasen appeared 8 times scoring thrice, but could not help his side gain promotion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kolkatafootball.com/aiff_2nd_divn_ileague_2012/final.html|title=AIFF 2nd Divn. I-League - 2012 |website=www.kolkatafootball.com|access-date=9 July 2021|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624212421/https://www.kolkatafootball.com/aiff_2nd_divn_ileague_2012/final.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the [[2013 I-League 2nd Division]], he scored thrice but could not help his team qualify for the final round in a disappointing season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kolkatafootball.com/ileague_2nd_2013/index.html|title=ileague 2nd divn -2013 |website=www.kolkatafootball.com|access-date=9 July 2021|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624203527/https://www.kolkatafootball.com/ileague_2nd_2013/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Finally, during the [[2014 I-League 2nd Division]], he scored three times to help his team qualify for the I-League.

Seityasen played his first game of the new season in the [[2014-15 Indian Federation Cup|Federation Cup]] against [[Mumbai F.C.|Mumbai]] in a 2–1 win.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=6110 |title=Welcome to All India Football Federation |access-date=7 May 2015 |archive-date=28 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228200315/https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=6110 |url-status=live }}</ref> He would then make his [[I-League]] debut against [[Shillong Lajong F.C.|Shillong Lajong]] and scored his first goal of the [[2014-15 I-League|2014-15]] season from a [[Jackichand Singh]] assist in a match they won by 2–1 scoreline.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/01/18/india/i-league/lajong-sc/royal-wahingdoh-fc/1980973/|title=Shillong Lajong vs. Royal Wahingdoh - 18 January 2015 - Soccerway|website=int.soccerway.com|access-date=20 February 2018|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060748/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/01/18/india/i-league/lajong-sc/royal-wahingdoh-fc/1980973/|url-status=live}}</ref> On 27 January 2015, he scored the winner against [[Bharat FC]] in the 64th minute to give his side third win in a row. The young winger scored his first hat-trick in the I-League on 3 May 2015, when he netted thrice against [[Salgaocar F.C.]] in a match played in Shillong. [[Royal Wahingdoh]] won the tie 4–2.<ref>{{cite news |author=Nabarun Goswami |url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/royal-wahingdoh-vs-salgaocar/1981066?ICID=HP_FM_2 |title=Seityasen's hat-trick piles pressure on Bagan and Bengaluru |publisher=Goal.com |access-date=2015-05-03 |archive-date=10 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310083436/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/royal-wahingdoh-vs-salgaocar/1981066?ICID=HP_FM_2 |url-status=live }}</ref>

====NorthEast United (loan)====
In July 2015, Seityasen Singh was auctioned to play for [[NorthEast United FC|NorthEast United]] in the [[2015 Indian Super League]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Noronha |first=Anselm |title=Cavin Lobo to Kerala, Keegan Pereira to Mumbai and the comprehensive Indian Super League Draft |url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2015/07/10/13460302/cavin-lobo-to-kerala-keegan-pereira-to-mumbai-and-the?ICID=SP_HN_1 |work=Goal.com |date=10 July 2015 |access-date=10 July 2015 |archive-date=24 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181124162437/https://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2015/07/10/13460302/cavin-lobo-to-kerala-keegan-pereira-to-mumbai-and-the?ICID=SP_HN_1 |url-status=live }}</ref> Representing NorthEast United in the 2015 Indian Super League campaign, he was one of the 10 Indian players who were part of the auction. He picked up 4 Emerging Player of The Match Awards and received another National Team call-up for his excellent performances.

===Salgaocar===
On 7 January 2016, Salgaocar confirmed that they have signed Royal Wahingdoh's star winger Seityasen Singh for 1 year.<ref>{{cite web |last=Mergulhao |first=Marcus |title=Salgaocar hope for rub of the green in I-League |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Salgaocar-hope-for-rub-of-the-green-in-I-League/articleshow/50474581.cms |work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ |date=7 January 2016 |access-date=7 January 2016 |archive-date=21 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121142822/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Salgaocar-hope-for-rub-of-the-green-in-I-League/articleshow/50474581.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> On 24 January, Seityasen made his league debut, coming-on as 38th-minute substitute for Alesh Sawant in an away match against Mumbai FC at the Cooperage Stadium.

===DSK Shivajians===
On 1 January 2017, [[DSK Shivajians]] confirmed that they have signed [[NorthEast United FC|NorthEast United]]'s star winger Seityasen Singh sign for DSK Shivajians (loan).

===NorthEast United===
On June 30, 2017, NorthEast retained Seityasen for third season of Hero ISL from end of loan from [[DSK Shivajians]].

===Delhi Dynamos===
On 23 July 2017, [[Delhi Dynamos FC]] confirmed that they have signed [[NorthEast United FC|NorthEast United]]'s star winger Seityasen Singh.

===NorthEast United===
On 1 July 2018, [[NorthEast United FC|NorthEast United]] confirmed that they have signed [[Delhi Dynamos FC|Delhi Dynamos]]'s winger Seityasen Singh.

===Kerala Blasters FC===
On 17 August 2019, [[Kerala Blasters]] confirmed that they have signed Seityasen Singh on a one-year deal. He made 10 appearances during the [[2019–20 Kerala Blasters FC season|2019-20]] season of [[Indian Super League]] and scored his first goal for the club against [[Hyderabad FC]].

In September 2020, it was confirmed that Seityasen has extended his contract with the Blasters till 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Exclusive {{!}} Seityasen Singh To Extend His Stay With Kerala Blasters|url=https://iftwc.com/seityasen-singh-contract-extension-kerala-blasters/|access-date=2020-09-07|website=IFTWC - Indian Football Team for World Cup|date=4 September 2020 |language=en-US|archive-date=27 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027070850/https://iftwc.com/seityasen-singh-contract-extension-kerala-blasters/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Seityasen was included in the Kerala Blasters squad for the [[2021 Durand Cup]], where he appeared in all three matches for the club throughout the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sportstar|first=Team|title=Durand Cup 2021: Kerala Blasters FC announces squad|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/durand-cup-2021-kerala-blasters-fc-announces-squad-fixtures-ivan-vukomanovic-jeakson-singh/article36254591.ece|access-date=2021-11-22|website=Sportstar|date=2 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref> He played his first match of the 2021–22 Indian Super League season against defending champions Mumbai City FC on 19 November 2021 as a substitute for [[Álvaro Vázquez]] in the 83rd minute of the game which they won 0–3 at full-time.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sportstar|first=Team|title=ISL 2021-22 Highlights Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters: KBFC secures 3-0 victory against the Islanders|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/2021-2022/news/isl-live-mcfc-vs-kbfc-mumbai-city-fc-vs-kerala-blasters-fc-live-score/article37987782.ece|access-date=2021-12-21|website=Sportstar|date=19 December 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

==== Hyderabad FC (loan) ====
On 29 December, Kerala Blasters announced the loan departure of Seityasen to [[Hyderabad FC]] for the rest of the season.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sportstar|first=Team|title=ISL 2021: Hyderabad FC signs Seityasen Singh on loan from Kerala Blasters|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/2021-2022/news/isl-2021-hyderabad-fc-signs-seityasen-singh-on-loan-from-kerala-blasters/article38066131.ece|access-date=2021-12-29|website=Sportstar|date=29 December 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sportstar|first=Team|title=ISL 2021-22: Hyderabad signs Seityasen Singh on loan from Kerala till end of season|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/2021-2022/news/isl-2021-22-hyderabad-signs-seityasen-singh-on-loan-from-kerala-football/article38066266.ece|access-date=2021-12-29|website=Sportstar|date=29 December 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

==International career==
On 11 June 2015, Singh made his debut for the [[India national football team]] in the [[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier]] against [[Oman national football team|Oman]].

==Career statistics==
===Club===
''As of matches played till 30 March 2022''<ref name="soccerway"/>


{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%; text-align:center;"
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|Federation Cup
!colspan="2"|Durand Cup
!colspan="2"|[[Asian Football Confederation|AFC]]
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!pps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
| rowspan="1"| [[Royal Wahingdoh F.C.|Royal Wahingdoh]]
|[[2014-15 in Indian football|2014–15]]
|[[I-League]]||18||6||4||0||0||0||–||–||22||6
|-
|[[NorthEast United FC|NorthEast United]]
|[[2015 Indian Super League|2015]]
|[[Indian Super League]]||6||1||0||0||–||–||–||–||6||1
|-
| rowspan="1"|[[Salgaocar F.C.|Salgaocar]]
|[[2015-16 I-League|2015–16]]
|[[I-League]]||8||0||2||0||–||–||–||–||10||0
|-
|[[NorthEast United FC|NorthEast United]]
|[[2016 Indian Super League|2016]]
|[[Indian Super League]]||9||2||0||0||–||–||–||–||9||2
|-
|[[DSK Shivajians F.C.|DSK Shivajians]]
|[[2016-17 I-League|2017]]
|[[I-League]]||10||0||0||0||–||–||–||–||10||0
|-
|[[Delhi Dynamos FC|Delhi Dynamos]]
|{{nowrap|[[2017–18 Indian Super League|2017–18]]}}
| rowspan="6" |[[Indian Super League]]||11||1||0||0||–||–||–||–||11||1
|-
|[[Northeast United FC|Northeast United]]
|[[2018–19 Indian Super League|2018–19]]||0||0||0||0||–||–||–||–||0||0
|-
| rowspan="5" |[[Kerala Blasters FC|Kerala Blasters]]
|[[2019–20 Kerala Blasters FC season|2019–20]]
|10
|1
|0
|0
|–
|–
|–
|–
|10
|1
|-
|[[2020–21 Kerala Blasters FC season|2020–21]]
|12
|0
|0
|0
|–
|–
|–
|–
|12
|0
|-
|[[2021–22 Kerala Blasters FC season|2021–22]]
|3
|0
|0
|0
|3
|0
|–
|–
|6
|0
|-
|[[2022–23 Kerala Blasters FC season|2022–23]]
|0
|0
|0
|0
|–
|–
|–
|–
|0
|0
|-
! colspan="2" |Kerala Blasters FC total
!25
!1
!0
!0
!3
!0
!–
!–
!28
!1
|-
|[[Hyderabad FC|Hyderabad]] (loan)
|[[2021–22 Hyderabad FC season|2021–22]]
|[[Indian Super League]]
|3
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|–
|–
|3
|0
|-
! colspan="3" | Career total
!90!!11!!6!!0!!3!!0!!0!!0!!99!!11
|}

===International===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[India national football team|India]]
|2015||2||0
|-
|2016||1||0
|-
|2017||1||0
|-
|2018||1||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!5!!0
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Kerala Blasters FC squad}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Singh, Seityasen}}
[[Category:Indian men's footballers]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian sportsmen]]
[[Category:1992 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Footballers from Manipur]]
[[Category:Royal Wahingdoh FC players]]
[[Category:I-League 2 players]]
[[Category:I-League players]]
[[Category:Salgaocar FC players]]
[[Category:Indian Super League players]]
[[Category:NorthEast United FC players]]
[[Category:Men's association football wingers]]
[[Category:Kerala Blasters FC players]]
[[Category:Odisha FC players]]
[[Category:India men's international footballers]]
[[Category:DSK Shivajians FC players]]
[[Category:Hyderabad FC players]]

Seityasen Singh Irom - Revision history

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