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{{short description|Indian footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}}
{{Western name order|Sukham Yoihenba Meitei}}
{{Meitei name|Sukham|Yoihenba|Meitei}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Yoihenba Meitei
| image =
| image_size =
| caption =
| fullname = Yoihenba Meitei Sukham
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2004|2|7|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Thoubal]], [[Manipur]], India
| height = 1.75 m
| position = [[Midfielder#Central midfielder|Central midfielder]]
| currentclub = [[Kerala Blasters FC|Kerala Blasters]]
| clubnumber = 22
| youthyears1 = 2017–2018
| youthclubs1 = [[NEROCA FC|NEROCA]]
| years1 = 2020–2024
| clubs1 = [[Kerala Blasters FC Reserves and Academy|Kerala Blasters B]]
| youthyears2 = 2018–2020
| youthclubs2 = [[Kerala Blasters FC Reserves and Academy|Kerala Blasters B]]
| caps1 = 7
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2023–
| clubs2 = [[Kerala Blasters FC|Kerala Blasters]]
| caps2 = 3
| goals2 = 0
| nationalyears1 =
| nationalteam1 =
| nationalyears2 =
| nationalteam2 =
| club-update = 13:30, 15 September 2024 (UTC)
| nationalteam-update =
}}

'''Yoihenba Meitei Sukham''' ({{langx|mni|Sukham Yoihenba Meitei}}, born 7 February 2004) is an Indian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[midfielder]] for the [[Indian Super League]] club [[Kerala Blasters FC|Kerala Blasters]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sukham Yoihenba Meitei- Indian Super League |url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/players/midfielder-185408-sukham-yoihenba-meitei-profile |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=www.indiansuperleague.com |language=en |archive-date=16 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216201208/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/players/midfielder-185408-sukham-yoihenba-meitei-profile |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Club career ==

=== Early life and career ===

Born in [[Thoubal]], [[Manipur]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yoihenba Meitei Sukham - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive |url=https://globalsportsarchive.com/people/soccer/yoihenba-meitei-sukham/343979/ |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=globalsportsarchive.com |archive-date=31 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231215019/https://globalsportsarchive.com/people/soccer/yoihenba-meitei-sukham/343979/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Yoihenba started his youth career with the under-16 division of [[NEROCA FC]], whom he represented in the U15 Hero Junior League in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aizawl FC cruise into final round of U-15 Hero I-League ~ E-Pao! News About Manipur |url=https://e-pao.net/epPrinter.asp?p2p=news&src=Sport2..231217.dec17&sNStart=%3C!EpnSport2%3E&sNEnd=%3C!EpnSport2End%3E&sHead=%3C!EpnSportHeading2%3E&sHeadEnd=%3C!EpnSportHeading2End%3E |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=e-pao.net |archive-date=31 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231215018/https://e-pao.net/epPrinter.asp?p2p=news&src=Sport2..231217.dec17&sNStart=%3C!EpnSport2%3E&sNEnd=%3C!EpnSport2End%3E&sHead=%3C!EpnSportHeading2%3E&sHeadEnd=%3C!EpnSportHeading2End%3E |url-status=live }}</ref> He would then sign for the [[Kerala Blasters FC Reserves and Academy#Kerala Blasters U-15|U15 team]] of the Indian Super League side [[Kerala Blasters FC]], whom he represented in the 2019 Hero Junior League and the Subroto Cup, before signing to the reserve side of Kerala Blasters.<ref name="out1731606771867811858">{{cite tweet |number=1151802802634539014 |user=KeralaBlasters |title=After his fine performance in the Hero Junior League and the Subroto Cup, our U-15 Blaster, Yoihenba Meitei, has been selected for a trial with the U-15 Boys National Football Team in Goa! 🤩 |author=Kerala Blasters FC |date=19 July 2019 |access-date=31 December 2023}}</ref>

=== Kerala Blasters ===
====2018–2024: Kerala Blasters reserves and senior team debut====
Yoihenba signed his first senior contract for the [[Kerala Blasters FC Reserves and Academy#Reserves squad|reserves team]] of the Indian Super League side [[Kerala Blasters FC]]. He was then included in the Blasters' reserve squad that played the [[2020–21 Kerala Premier League]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mohamed |first=Farzan |date=2021-03-11 |title=Kerala Blasters FC Reserves announce squad for Kerala Premier League |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/news-kerala-blasters-fc-reserves-announce-squad-kerala-premier-league |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=www.sportskeeda.com |language=en-us |archive-date=30 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210630020747/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/news-kerala-blasters-fc-reserves-announce-squad-kerala-premier-league |url-status=live }}</ref> Under the new senior team gaffer [[Ivan Vukomanović]], Yoihenba was one among the six reserve team players that was called up for [[2021–22 Kerala Blasters FC season#Pre-season and friendlies|2021 pre-season]] camp of Kerala Blasters,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Deshpande |first=Varun |date=2021-07-21 |title=ISL - 6 Reserve Team Players Called Up For Kerala Blasters Pre-season |url=https://iftwc.com/6-reserve-team-players-for-kerala-blasters-pre-season/ |access-date=2023-12-31 |language=en-US |archive-date=22 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230922142620/https://iftwc.com/6-reserve-team-players-for-kerala-blasters-pre-season/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mishra |first=Siddharth |date=2021-08-06 |title=ISL: Kerala Blasters begin their pre-season in Kochi |url=https://thebridge.in/isl/kbfc-begin-their-pre-season-in-kochi-24234 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=thebridge.in |language=en |archive-date=23 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023074521/https://thebridge.in/isl/kbfc-begin-their-pre-season-in-kochi-24234 |url-status=live }}</ref> and was then named in the Blasters' squad for the [[2021 Durand Cup]] by Vukomanović.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sportstar |first=Team |date=2021-09-02 |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=2023-12-31 |website=Sportstar |language=en |archive-date=2 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902164536/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/durand-cup-2021-kerala-blasters-fc-announces-squad-fixtures-ivan-vukomanovic-jeakson-singh/article36254591.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> He also represented the reserves in the [[2021–22 Kerala Premier League]] season.<ref name="out17316067718678118582">{{cite tweet |number=1484143538635825154 |user=KeralaBlasters |title=Here's the list of Blasters that will be embarking upon a fresh #KPL journey tomorrow ⤵️ |author=Kerala Blasters FC |date=20 January 2022 |access-date=31 December 2023}}</ref> During the [[2023–24 Kerala Blasters FC season|2023–24 season]], Yoihenba was chosen in the Blasters' reserves' squad for the [[2023 Reliance Foundation Development League]]'s national phase,<ref name="out122">{{cite tweet |number=1650381202937741313 |user=KeralaBlasters |title=𝐒𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓📢 <br>Here's our squad set to take part in the Reliance Foundation Development League National Phase ⤵️ |author=Kerala Blasters FC |date=24 April 2023 |access-date=31 December 2023}}</ref> and was again called up for the pre-season camp,<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=ISL: Kerala Blasters kickstart pre-season in Kochi |url=https://khelnow.com/football/2023-07-indian-football-isl-kerala-blasters-start-pre-season |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=Khel Now |language=English |archive-date=19 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230719102954/https://khelnow.com/football/2023-07-indian-football-isl-kerala-blasters-start-pre-season |url-status=live }}</ref> and [[2023 Durand Cup]] squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sportstar |first=Team |date=2023-08-09 |title=Kerala Blasters announces squad for 2023 Durand Cup |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/kerala-blasters-squad-2023-durand-cup-vukomanovic-west-bengal-assam-indian-football-news/article67177403.ece |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=Sportstar |language=en |archive-date=10 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810094954/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/kerala-blasters-squad-2023-durand-cup-vukomanovic-west-bengal-assam-indian-football-news/article67177403.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> After making it to the senior squad for the [[2023–24 Indian Super League]] season,<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=ISL 2023-24: Kerala Blasters announce 29-member squad |url=https://khelnow.com/football/2023-09-indian-football-isl-kerala-blasters-squad |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=Khel Now |language=English |archive-date=21 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921192051/https://khelnow.com/tools/ads/ad-4.html |url-status=live }}</ref> his senior career debut would come against [[Mohun Bagan Super Giant]] on 27 December 2023, where he came in as a substitute for [[Mohammed Azhar]] in the injury time of the second half and played just one minute, as the Blasters would win the match 0–1 at full-time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sportstar |first=Team |date=2023-12-27 |title=MBSG 0-1 KBFC highlights, ISL 2023-24: Diamantakos goal enough as Kerala Blasters edges win against Mohun Bagan SG |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/mohun-bagan-vs-kerala-blasters-live-score-isl-2023-24-mbsg-v-kbfc-updates-lineups-streaming-goals-highlights/article67679926.ece |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=Sportstar |language=en |archive-date=28 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231228034650/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/mohun-bagan-vs-kerala-blasters-live-score-isl-2023-24-mbsg-v-kbfc-updates-lineups-streaming-goals-highlights/article67679926.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

====2024–present: Rise to the first team and contract extension====
On 14 September 2024, Kerala Blasters announced that Yoihenba has signed a new contract with the club, that would keep him with them until 2027 with an option to extend.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-14 |title=Yoihenba Meitei Signs New Contract with Kerala Blasters Until 2027 - Kerala Blasters FC |url=https://keralablastersfc.in/yoihenba-meitei-signs-new-contract-with-kerala-blasters-until-2027/ |access-date=2024-09-16 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== International career ==

Yoihenba was called up for the India [[India national under-17 football team#U16 squad|under-15]] national team on 25 July 2019 for the preparatory friendlies in [[Thailand]] for the [[2020 AFC U-16 Championship qualification|2020 AFC U-16 Championship qualifiers]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Releases |first=Press |date=2019-07-25 |title=U-15 players Yoihenba and Sahni summoned for national team duty |url=https://thebridge.in/football/u-15-players-yoihenba-and-sahni-summoned-for-national-team-duty/ |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=thebridge.in |language=en |archive-date=12 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712120838/https://thebridge.in/football/u-15-players-yoihenba-and-sahni-summoned-for-national-team-duty/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and played his first match against [[BG Pathum United F.C.|Bangkok Glass FC]] on 30 July 2019, which they won 4–2.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-30 |title=Sridarth nets a hattrick as India U15s beat Bangkok Glass FC 4-2 {{!}} Goal.com |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/india-u15-bangkok-glass-fc-4-2-sridarth-report/1raj40n3v2na01no5oey1rjadl |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=www.goal.com |language=en |archive-date=31 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731135106/https://www.goal.com/en/news/india-u15-bangkok-glass-fc-4-2-sridarth-report/1raj40n3v2na01no5oey1rjadl |url-status=live }}</ref> He assisted for Sridarth Nongmeikapam goal against [[Assumption United F.C.|Assumption United FC]] on the final match of the preparatory friendlies on 9 August 2019, as India won the match by the score of 2–0.<ref>{{Cite web |title=INDIA U15 SIDE WRAP UP THAILAND TOUR WITH FOURTH STRAIGHT WIN |url=https://www.the-aiff.com/article/india-u15-side-wrap-up-thailand-tour-with-fourth-straight-win |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=www.the-aiff.com |archive-date=20 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620073727/https://www.the-aiff.com/article/india-u15-side-wrap-up-thailand-tour-with-fourth-straight-win |url-status=live }}</ref> On 19 November 2020, Yoihenba was called up for the India under-16's training camp in [[Goa]] as a part of the preparation for the [[2020 AFC U-16 Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=India U-16 football national team to begin camp in Goa on Friday, prepare for AFC U-16 Championship next year |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/india-u-16-football-national-team-afc-u-16-championship-goa-aiff-1742276-2020-11-19 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=3 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203125843/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/india-u-16-football-national-team-afc-u-16-championship-goa-aiff-1742276-2020-11-19 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Career statistics==

===Club===

{{updated|matches played till 31 December 2023}}<ref>{{soccerway|sukham-yoihenba-meitei/803878}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|Cup
!colspan="2"|[[Asian Football Confederation|AFC]]
! colspan="2" |Other
! colspan="2" |Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
!Apps
!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
| rowspan="1" |[[Kerala Blasters FC Reserves and Academy#Reserves squad|Kerala Blasters FC B]]
|[[2023 Reliance Foundation Development League|2023]]
|[[Reliance Foundation Development League|RF Development League]]
| 4|| 0|| colspan="2" | –|| colspan="2" | –
| colspan="2" |–|| 4||0
|-
| rowspan="3" |[[Kerala Blasters FC]]
|[[2023–24 Kerala Blasters FC season|2023–24]]
|Indian Super League
| 2|| 0|| 2
|0|| colspan="2" | –
| colspan="2" |–|| 4||0
|-
|[[2024–25 Kerala Blasters FC season|2024–25]]
|Indian Super League
|1
|0
|0
|0
| colspan="2" |–
|3
|0
|4
|0
|-
! colspan="2" |Kerala Blasters total
!3
!0
!2
!0
! colspan="2" |–
!3
!0
!8
!0
|-
! colspan="3" |Career total
!7!!0!!2
!0!! colspan="2" |–
!3
!0!!12!!0
|}

== References ==

{{reflist}}

== External links ==

* {{Soccerway|803878}}
* {{WorldFootball.net|sukham-meitei}}
* [https://www.flashscore.info/player/meitei-sukham-yoihenba/GvqAXOdb/ Sukham Yoihenba Meitei] at Flashscore
* {{FBref|0711f1a3/Sukham-Meitei}}
* {{GSA player|yoihenba-meitei-sukham/343979}}

{{Kerala Blasters FC squad}}

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[[Category:Men's association football midfielders]]
[[Category:Indian men's footballers]]
[[Category:Footballers from Manipur]]
[[Category:Indian Super League players]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian sportsmen]]
[[Category:Kerala Blasters FC Reserves and Academy players]]
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