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{{short description|Indian footballer}}
{{short description|Indian footballer (born 1993)}}
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{{Infobox football biography
| name               = Thongkhosiem Haokip
| name = Thongkhosiem Haokip
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| birth_date         = {{Birth date and age|1993|3|13|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|3|13|df=y}}
| birth_place         = Gangpijang, [[Manipur]], India
| birth_place = Gangpijang, [[Manipur]], India
| height             = {{height|m=1.83}}
| height = {{height|m=1.83}}
| currentclub        = [[Bengaluru FC|Bengaluru]]
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]
| clubnumber          = 24
| currentclub = [[Jamshedpur FC|Jamshedpur]]
| position            = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]
| clubnumber = 19
| youthyears1         =  
| youthyears1 =  
| youthclubs1         = United Sports Association
| youthclubs1 = United Sports Association
| youthyears2         = 2011–2013
| youthyears2 = 2011–2013
| youthclubs2         = [[Pune F.C.|Pune]]
| youthclubs2 = [[Pune FC|Pune]]
| years1 = 2013–2016
| years1 = 2013–2016
| clubs1 = [[Pune F.C.|Pune]]
| clubs1 = [[Pune FC|Pune]]
| caps1 = 36
| caps1 = 36
| goals1 = 11
| goals1 = 11
| years2 = 2015
| years2 = 2015
| clubs2 = → [[FC Goa|Goa]] (loan)
| clubs2 = → [[FC Goa|Goa]] (loan)
| caps2 = 6
| caps2 = 6
| goals2 = 4
| goals2 = 4
| years3 = 2016
| years3 = 2016
| clubs3 = → [[Salgaocar F.C.|Salgaocar]] (loan)
| clubs3 = → [[Salgaocar FC|Salgaocar]] (loan)
| caps3 = 12
| caps3 = 12
| goals3 = 2
| goals3 = 2
| years4 = 2016
| years4 = 2016
| clubs4 = [[Kerala Blasters FC|Kerala Blasters]]
| clubs4 = [[Kerala Blasters FC|Kerala Blasters]]
| caps4 = 1
| caps4 = 1
| goals4 = 0
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2017
| years5 = 2017
| clubs5 = → [[East Bengal F.C.|East Bengal]] (loan)
| clubs5 = → [[East Bengal Club|East Bengal]] (loan)
| caps5 = 8
| caps5 = 8
| goals5 = 1
| goals5 = 1
| years6 = 2017–
| years6 = 2017–2021
| clubs6 = [[Bengaluru F.C.|Bengaluru]]
| clubs6 = [[Bengaluru FC|Bengaluru]]
| caps6 = 38
| caps6 = 28
| goals6 = 10
| goals6 = 2
| years7 = 2021–2023
| clubs7 = [[East Bengal Club|East Bengal]]
| caps7 = 27
| goals7 = 3
| years8 = 2023–
| clubs8 = [[Jamshedpur FC|Jamshedpur]]
| caps8 = 7
| goals8 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2014
| nationalyears1 = 2014
| nationalteam1 = [[India national under-23 football team|India U23]]  
| nationalteam1 = [[India national under-23 football team|India U23]]
| nationalcaps1 = 3
| nationalcaps1 = 3
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| club-update   = 13:41, 18 December 2020 (UTC)
| club-update = 15:33, 4 April 2024 (UTC)
| ntupdate       = 27 March 2020
| ntupdate = 27 March 2020
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'''Thongkosiem Haokip''' (born 13 March 1993), commonly known as '''Semboi''', is an Indian professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[forward (association football)|forward]] for [[Bengaluru F.C.|Bengaluru]] in the [[Indian Super League]].
'''Thongkosiem Haokip''' (born 13 March 1993), commonly known as '''Semboi''', is an Indian professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[forward (association football)|forward]].


==Career==
==Career==


===Early career===
===Early career===
Born in the village of Gangpijang in [[Manipur]], Haokip began playing football for his state side at the youth levels in the national school games.<ref name="KI">{{cite news|last1=Pawar|first1=Vaibhav|title=All I know was the talk given to me by coach (Mike Snoei) before I went in, says Pune FC striker Thongkhosiem Haokip|url=http://www.kickoffindia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1429:all-i-know-was-the-talk-given-to-me-by-coach-mike-snoei-before-i-went-in-says-pune-fc-striker-thongkhosiem-haokip&catid=45:sport1|accessdate=11 October 2016|work=KickOff India|date=11 October 2013|url-status=bot: unknown|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131228110043/http://www.kickoffindia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1429:all-i-know-was-the-talk-given-to-me-by-coach-mike-snoei-before-i-went-in-says-pune-fc-striker-thongkhosiem-haokip&catid=45:sport1|archive-date=28 December 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> He then joined local side United Sports Association in Khurai. He stayed with the side until he was spotted by [[Pune F.C.|Pune]]. He joined the [[Pune F.C. Academy]] in 2011 and played for the side in the [[I-League U20]] and other tournaments.<ref name="KI"/> While part of the academy set-up at Pune, Haokip helped his side to two back-to-back I-League U20 titles in both [[2012 I-League U20|2012]] and [[2013 I-League U20|2013]].<ref name="TSM">{{cite news|title=Thongkhosiem Haokip: The rising star from Manipur|url=http://www.thesportsmirror.com/2015/11/thongkhosiem-haokip-the-rising-star-from-manipur/|accessdate=11 October 2016|work=The Sports Mirror|date=19 November 2015}}</ref>
Born in the village of Gangpijang in [[Manipur]], Haokip began playing football for his state side at the youth levels in the national school games.<ref name="KI">{{cite news|last1=Pawar|first1=Vaibhav|title=All I know was the talk given to me by coach (Mike Snoei) before I went in, says Pune FC striker Thongkhosiem Haokip|url=http://www.kickoffindia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1429:all-i-know-was-the-talk-given-to-me-by-coach-mike-snoei-before-i-went-in-says-pune-fc-striker-thongkhosiem-haokip&catid=45:sport1|accessdate=11 October 2016|work=KickOff India|date=11 October 2013|url-status=bot: unknown|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131228110043/http://www.kickoffindia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1429:all-i-know-was-the-talk-given-to-me-by-coach-mike-snoei-before-i-went-in-says-pune-fc-striker-thongkhosiem-haokip&catid=45:sport1|archive-date=28 December 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> He then joined local side United Sports Association in Khurai. He stayed with the side until he was spotted by [[Pune F.C.|Pune]]. He joined the [[Pune F.C. Academy]] in 2011 and played for the side in the [[I-League U20]] and other tournaments.<ref name="KI"/> While part of the academy set-up at Pune, Haokip helped his side to two consecutive I-League U20 titles, in [[2012 I-League U20|2012]] and [[2013 I-League U20|2013]].<ref name="TSM">{{cite news|title=Thongkhosiem Haokip: The rising star from Manipur|url=http://www.thesportsmirror.com/2015/11/thongkhosiem-haokip-the-rising-star-from-manipur/|accessdate=11 October 2016|work=The Sports Mirror|date=19 November 2015}}</ref>


===Pune===
===Pune===


====2013–14 season====
====2013–14 season====
Before the start of the [[2013–14 I-League]] season, it was announced that Haokip would be promoted to the [[Pune F.C.|Pune]] first-team.<ref>{{cite news|title=Youthful Pune FC set for 2013/14 I-League campaign|url=http://www.sportskeeda.com/football/youthful-pune-fc-set-for-201314-i-league-campaign|accessdate=28 February 2015|work=SportsKeeda|date=19 September 2013}}</ref> He made his professional debut for the club on 29 September 2013, appearing as a late-match substitute during a 0–0 draw against [[Shillong Lajong F.C.|Shillong Lajong]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Shillong Lajong 0-0 Pune|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/09/29/india/i-league/lajong-sc/pune-fc/1585288/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref> Then, in the very next match, against [[Mohun Bagan A.C.|Mohun Bagan]], Haokip scored his first professional goal. His 72nd-minute goal opened the scoring for Pune as the club went on to win 2–0.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pune 2-0 Mohun Bagan|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/10/10/india/i-league/pune-fc/mohun-bagan-ac/1585300/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref> His goal made him only the second ever Pune Academy player to score for the senior team after [[Nikhil Kadam]].<ref name="KI"/>  After scoring, Haokip gave credit to the Pune head coach, [[Mike Snoei]], for motivating him: "The coach simply says; ‘play aggressively, be strong and be confident in what I do when out on the field. He also told me ‘don’t worry’. I am a learner."<ref name="KI"/>
Before the start of the [[2013–14 I-League]] season, it was announced that Haokip would be promoted to the [[Pune F.C.|Pune]] first-team.<ref>{{cite news|title=Youthful Pune FC set for 2013/14 I-League campaign|url=http://www.sportskeeda.com/football/youthful-pune-fc-set-for-201314-i-league-campaign|accessdate=28 February 2015|work=SportsKeeda|date=19 September 2013}}</ref> He made his professional debut for the club on 29 September 2013, appearing as a late-match substitute during a 0–0 draw against [[Shillong Lajong F.C.|Shillong Lajong]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Shillong Lajong 0-0 Pune|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/09/29/india/i-league/lajong-sc/pune-fc/1585288/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref> Then, in the very next match, against [[Mohun Bagan A.C.|Mohun Bagan]], Haokip scored his first professional goal. His 72nd-minute goal opened the scoring for Pune as the club went on to win 2–0.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pune 2-0 Mohun Bagan|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/10/10/india/i-league/pune-fc/mohun-bagan-ac/1585300/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref> His goal made him only the second ever Pune Academy player to score for the senior team after [[Nikhil Kadam]].<ref name="KI"/>  After scoring, Haokip gave credit to the Pune head coach, [[Mike Snoei]], for motivating him: "The coach simply says; 'play aggressively, be strong and be confident in what I do when out on the field. He also told me 'don't worry'. I am a learner."<ref name="KI"/>


Haokip scored the second goal of his career in the return fixture against Mohun Bagan on 21 December 2013. His 79th-minute goal being the sole goal for his side as Pune lost 3–1.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mohun Bagan 3-1 Pune|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/12/21/india/i-league/mohun-bagan-ac/pune-fc/1585382/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref> Haokip then made his international club debut on 29 January 2014 in a qualifying match for the [[AFC Champions League]] against Vietnamese side [[Hanoi T&T F.C.|Hanoi T&T]]. He came on as a 74th-minute substitute for [[Arata Izumi]] as Pune lost the qualifier 3–0.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pune 3-0 Hanoi T&T|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/01/29/asia/afc-champions-league/pune-fc/t--t-ha-noi/1605881/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref> Two weeks later, Haokip scored goals in back-to-back matches against [[Sporting Clube de Goa|Sporting Goa]] and [[Mohammedan S.C. (Kolkata)|Mohammedan]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Pune 1-1 Sporting Goa|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/02/16/india/i-league/pune-fc/sporting-club-de-goa/1585393/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pune 2-0 Mohammedan|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/02/19/india/i-league/pune-fc/mohammedan-sporting-club/1585420/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref> He then scored his final goal of the season on 8 April 2014 in an [[AFC Cup]] match against [[Nay Pyi Taw F.C.|Nay Pyi Taw]] of [[Myanmar]]. The match ended 3–3.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nay Pyi Taw 3-3 Pune|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/04/08/asia/afc-cup/nay-pyi-taw-fc/pune-fc/1641558/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref>
Haokip scored the second goal of his career in the return fixture against Mohun Bagan on 21 December 2013. His 79th-minute goal being the sole goal for his side as Pune lost 3–1.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mohun Bagan 3-1 Pune|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/12/21/india/i-league/mohun-bagan-ac/pune-fc/1585382/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref> Haokip then made his international club debut on 29 January 2014 in a qualifying match for the [[AFC Champions League]] against Vietnamese side [[Hanoi T&T F.C.|Hanoi T&T]]. He came on as a 74th-minute substitute for [[Arata Izumi]] as Pune lost the qualifier 3–0.<ref>{{cite web|title=AFC Cup 2014: Pune 0-3 Hanoi T&T|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/01/29/asia/afc-champions-league/pune-fc/t--t-ha-noi/1605881/|website=Soccerway.com|access-date=28 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221045027/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/01/29/asia/afc-champions-league/pune-fc/t--t-ha-noi/1605881/|archive-date=21 February 2014}}</ref> Two weeks later, Haokip scored goals in back-to-back matches against [[Sporting Clube de Goa|Sporting Goa]] and [[Mohammedan S.C. (Kolkata)|Mohammedan]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Pune 1-1 Sporting Goa|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/02/16/india/i-league/pune-fc/sporting-club-de-goa/1585393/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pune 2-0 Mohammedan|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/02/19/india/i-league/pune-fc/mohammedan-sporting-club/1585420/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref> He then scored his final goal of the season on 8 April 2014 in an [[AFC Cup]] match against [[Nay Pyi Taw F.C.|Nay Pyi Taw]] of [[Myanmar]]. The match ended 3–3.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nay Pyi Taw 3-3 Pune|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/04/08/asia/afc-cup/nay-pyi-taw-fc/pune-fc/1641558/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref>


====2014–15 season====
====2014–15 season====
Haokip began the 2014–15 season by participating in the [[2014 Durand Cup|Durand Cup]] with Pune. Haokip found the net early, scoring in Pune's first match in the cup against former [[I-League]] side [[Churchill Brothers S.C.|Churchill Brothers]]. His 65th-minute strike helped Pune to a 3–0 opening victory.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Chandra|first1=Shikharr|title=Pune FC impress in Durand Cup opener|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2014/10/31/5660951/pune-fc-impress-in-durand-cup-opener|accessdate=28 February 2015|work=Goal.com|date=31 October 2014}}</ref> The next month, during a match against Assam State Electricity Board in a Bhutan King's Cup pre-season tournament, Haokip scored a hat-trick as Pune booked their place into the semi-finals with a 5–0 victory.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pune FC book berth in King’s Cup semis|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2014/11/23/6419651/pune-fc-book-berth-in-kings-cup-semis|accessdate=28 February 2015|work=Goal.com|date=23 November 2014}}</ref>
Haokip began the 2014–15 season by participating in the [[2014 Durand Cup|Durand Cup]] with Pune. Haokip found the net early, scoring in Pune's first match in the cup against former [[I-League]] side [[Churchill Brothers S.C.|Churchill Brothers]]. His 65th-minute strike helped Pune to a 3–0 opening victory.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Chandra|first1=Shikharr|title=Pune FC impress in Durand Cup opener|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2014/10/31/5660951/pune-fc-impress-in-durand-cup-opener|accessdate=28 February 2015|work=Goal.com|date=31 October 2014}}</ref> The next month, during a match against Assam State Electricity Board in a Bhutan King's Cup pre-season tournament, Haokip scored a hat-trick as Pune booked their place into the semi-finals with a 5–0 victory.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pune FC book berth in King's Cup semis|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2014/11/23/6419651/pune-fc-book-berth-in-kings-cup-semis|accessdate=28 February 2015|work=Goal.com|date=23 November 2014}}</ref>


Haokip was then part of the 20–member Pune squad that would participate in the [[2014–15 Indian Federation Cup|Federation Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Arata Izumi to Lead Pune FC in Federation Cup|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/235076-arata-izumi-to-lead-pune-fc-in-federation-cup|accessdate=28 February 2015|work=NDTV Sport|date=26 December 2014}}</ref> Haokip only managed to find the net once during the Federation Cup, on 5 January 2015 against [[Bengaluru FC]]. Pune were thus knocked-out early from the competition.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bengaluru FC becomes first team to enter semifinal|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=6132|website=The All India Football Federation|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref> After the Federation Cup, the club returned to I-League play and on 24 January 2015 Haokip scored his first goal of the I-League season, against the reigning champions Bengaluru FC. His goal helped further increase Pune's lead as they ran out 3–1 winners over the trophy holders.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bengaluru FC 1-3 Pune|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/01/24/india/i-league/bengaluru/pune-fc/1980974/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref>
Haokip was then part of the 20–member Pune squad that would participate in the [[2014–15 Indian Federation Cup|Federation Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Arata Izumi to Lead Pune FC in Federation Cup|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/235076-arata-izumi-to-lead-pune-fc-in-federation-cup|accessdate=28 February 2015|work=NDTV Sport|date=26 December 2014}}</ref> Haokip only managed to find the net once during the Federation Cup, on 5 January 2015 against [[Bengaluru FC]]. Pune were thus knocked-out early from the competition.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bengaluru FC becomes first team to enter semifinal|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=6132|website=The All India Football Federation|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref> After the Federation Cup, the club returned to I-League play and on 24 January 2015 Haokip scored his first goal of the I-League season, against the reigning champions Bengaluru FC. His goal helped further increase Pune's lead as they ran out 3–1 winners over the trophy holders.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bengaluru FC 1-3 Pune|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/01/24/india/i-league/bengaluru/pune-fc/1980974/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref>
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In the next match, Haokip managed to score the first hat-trick of the I-League season against [[Shillong Lajong F.C.|Shillong Lajong]]. His first goal came in only the second minute of the match and his third came in the 15th minute, making the hat-trick take only 13 minutes to be complete.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pune 5-2 Shillong Lajong|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/01/29/india/i-league/pune-fc/lajong-sc/1980982/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref> Haokip then continued his good form with a goal against [[Sporting Clube de Goa|Sporting Goa]] on 21 February 2015 and then another goal in the next match against [[Royal Wahingdoh F.C.|Royal Wahingdoh]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Pune 1-1 Sporting Goa|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/02/21/india/i-league/pune-fc/sporting-club-de-goa/1981000/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pune 1-0 Royal Wahingdoh|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/02/28/india/i-league/pune-fc/royal-wahingdoh-fc/1981008/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref> His goal against Royal Wahingdoh was the only one during the match and thus propelled Pune to the top of the I-League table.<ref>{{cite web|title=I-League: Pune FC beat Royal Wahingdoh 1-0, go to top of table|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/I-League-Pune-FC-beat-Royal-Wahingdoh-1-0-go-to-top-of-table/articleshow/46414534.cms|website=Times of India|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref> Haokip then scored his seventh and final goal of the season against [[East Bengal F.C.|East Bengal]] on 17 May 2015. His 65th-minute goal was the winning goal for Pune as they won 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|title=East Bengal 1-2 Pune|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/05/17/india/i-league/east-bengal-club-fc/pune-fc/1981013/|website=Soccerway}}</ref>
In the next match, Haokip managed to score the first hat-trick of the I-League season against [[Shillong Lajong F.C.|Shillong Lajong]]. His first goal came in only the second minute of the match and his third came in the 15th minute, making the hat-trick take only 13 minutes to be complete.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pune 5-2 Shillong Lajong|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/01/29/india/i-league/pune-fc/lajong-sc/1980982/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref> Haokip then continued his good form with a goal against [[Sporting Clube de Goa|Sporting Goa]] on 21 February 2015 and then another goal in the next match against [[Royal Wahingdoh F.C.|Royal Wahingdoh]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Pune 1-1 Sporting Goa|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/02/21/india/i-league/pune-fc/sporting-club-de-goa/1981000/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pune 1-0 Royal Wahingdoh|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/02/28/india/i-league/pune-fc/royal-wahingdoh-fc/1981008/|website=Soccerway|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref> His goal against Royal Wahingdoh was the only one during the match and thus propelled Pune to the top of the I-League table.<ref>{{cite web|title=I-League: Pune FC beat Royal Wahingdoh 1-0, go to top of table|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/I-League-Pune-FC-beat-Royal-Wahingdoh-1-0-go-to-top-of-table/articleshow/46414534.cms|website=Times of India|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref> Haokip then scored his seventh and final goal of the season against [[East Bengal F.C.|East Bengal]] on 17 May 2015. His 65th-minute goal was the winning goal for Pune as they won 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|title=East Bengal 1-2 Pune|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/05/17/india/i-league/east-bengal-club-fc/pune-fc/1981013/|website=Soccerway}}</ref>


Haokip went on to finish the 2014–15 season as the top scorer among all Indians with seven goals.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kerala Blasters rope in Thongkhosiem Haokip for ISL 3|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/kerala-blasters-rope-in-thongkhosiem-haokip-for-isl-3-2899818/|accessdate=11 October 2016|work=Indian Express|date=7 July 2016}}</ref> In late September 2015, after his performance the previous season, Haokip was nominated for the FPAI Young Player of the Season award.<ref>{{cite news|title=FPAI nomination motivates me to work harder: Haokip|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/FPAI-nomination-motivates-me-to-work-harder-Haokip/articleshow/49107539.cms|accessdate=11 October 2016|work=Times of India|date=25 September 2015}}</ref> A few days later it was announced that he had won the award.<ref name="2015 Award">{{cite news|title=Haokip is India’s ‘best young’ player|url=http://www.navhindtimes.in/haokip-is-indias-best-young-player/|accessdate=11 October 2016|work=Navhind Times|date=30 September 2015}}</ref>
Haokip went on to finish the 2014–15 season as the top scorer among all Indians with seven goals.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kerala Blasters rope in Thongkhosiem Haokip for ISL 3|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/kerala-blasters-rope-in-thongkhosiem-haokip-for-isl-3-2899818/|accessdate=11 October 2016|work=Indian Express|date=7 July 2016}}</ref> In late September 2015, after his performance the previous season, Haokip was nominated for the FPAI Young Player of the Season award.<ref>{{cite news|title=FPAI nomination motivates me to work harder: Haokip|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/FPAI-nomination-motivates-me-to-work-harder-Haokip/articleshow/49107539.cms|accessdate=11 October 2016|work=Times of India|date=25 September 2015}}</ref> A few days later it was announced that he had won the award.<ref name="2015 Award">{{cite news|title=Haokip is India's 'best young' player|url=http://www.navhindtimes.in/haokip-is-indias-best-young-player/|accessdate=11 October 2016|work=Navhind Times|date=30 September 2015}}</ref>


====Goa (loan)====
====Goa (loan)====
On 10 July 2015, Haokip was drafted by [[FC Goa|Goa]] for the [[2015 Indian Super League season]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Noronha|first1=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|accessdate=11 October 2016|work=Goal.com|date=10 July 2015}}</ref> Despite his performance in the [[I-League]] the previous season, Haokip was nervous about not being selected in the draft: "At that time, I told myself, 'if I get picked up, it's good, if not I will have to work even harder.' Sometimes, I got this feeling that I won't be picked. There are many Indian and foreign players in the strikers position."<ref name="Fear">{{cite news|last1=Mergulhao|first1=Marcus|title=FC Goa’s hat-trick hero Haokip feared not getting picked for ISL|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/FC-Goas-hat-trick-hero-Haokip-feared-not-getting-picked-for-ISL/articleshow/49851277.cms|accessdate=11 October 2016|work=Times of India|date=20 November 2015}}</ref>
On 10 July 2015, Haokip was drafted by [[FC Goa|Goa]] for the [[2015 Indian Super League]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Noronha|first1=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|accessdate=11 October 2016|work=Goal.com|date=10 July 2015}}</ref> Despite his performance in the [[I-League]] the previous season, Haokip was nervous about not being selected in the draft: "At that time, I told myself, 'if I get picked up, it's good, if not I will have to work even harder.' Sometimes, I got this feeling that I won't be picked. There are many Indian and foreign players in the strikers position."<ref name="Fear">{{cite news|last1=Mergulhao|first1=Marcus|title=FC Goa's hat-trick hero Haokip feared not getting picked for ISL|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/FC-Goas-hat-trick-hero-Haokip-feared-not-getting-picked-for-ISL/articleshow/49851277.cms|accessdate=11 October 2016|work=Times of India|date=20 November 2015}}</ref>


Haokip did not make his debut for the side until 30 October 2015, when injuries forced head coach [[Zico (footballer)|Zico]]'s hand,<ref name="Fear"/> against [[FC Pune City|Pune City]]. Despite being forced into the line-up, Haokip managed to play the full match as Goa drew with Pune City 1–1.<ref>{{cite web|title=Goa 1-1 Pune City|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/10/30/india/indian-super-league/india-fc-goa/pune-city/2037316/|website=Soccerway}}</ref> A few weeks later, on 17 November, Haokip made history in the league when he became on the second Indian in ISL history to score a hattrick. His three goals came against [[Mumbai City FC|Mumbai City]] as Goa bulldozed the Maharashtra side 7–0.<ref>{{cite web|title=Goa 7-0 Mumbai City|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/11/17/india/indian-super-league/india-fc-goa/mumbai-city/2037312/|website=Soccerway}}</ref> Following the hattrick and subsequent victory, Zico was full of praise for Haokip: "Haokip is a player who has a good technique and is very smart to play with. You can see the way he passes the ball and controls it during the game. He always wants to learn. He trains more than his team mates and is very receptive to information."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bilgi|first1=Sumedh|title=Zico - Thongkhosiem Haokip has a good technique|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/7083/isl/2015/11/18/17440252/indian-super-league-zico-thongkhosiem-haokip-has-a-good|accessdate=11 October 2016|work=Goal.com|date=18 November 2015}}</ref>
Haokip did not make his debut for the side until 30 October 2015, when injuries forced head coach [[Zico (footballer)|Zico]]'s hand,<ref name="Fear"/> against [[FC Pune City|Pune City]]. Despite being forced into the line-up, Haokip managed to play the full match as Goa drew with Pune City 1–1.<ref>{{cite web|title=Goa 1-1 Pune City|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/10/30/india/indian-super-league/india-fc-goa/pune-city/2037316/|website=Soccerway}}</ref> A few weeks later, on 17 November, Haokip made history in the league when he became on the second Indian in ISL history to score a hattrick. His three goals came against [[Mumbai City FC|Mumbai City]] as Goa bulldozed the Maharashtra side 7–0.<ref>{{cite web|title=Goa 7-0 Mumbai City|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/11/17/india/indian-super-league/india-fc-goa/mumbai-city/2037312/|website=Soccerway}}</ref> Following the hattrick and subsequent victory, Zico was full of praise for Haokip: "Haokip is a player who has a good technique and is very smart to play with. You can see the way he passes the ball and controls it during the game. He always wants to learn. He trains more than his team mates and is very receptive to information."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bilgi|first1=Sumedh|title=Zico - Thongkhosiem Haokip has a good technique|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/7083/isl/2015/11/18/17440252/indian-super-league-zico-thongkhosiem-haokip-has-a-good|accessdate=11 October 2016|work=Goal.com|date=18 November 2015}}</ref>


Haokip then contributed greatly for Goa during the [[2015 Indian Super League Final]] against [[Chennaiyin FC|Chennaiyin]]. He scored the equalizer for the team in 58th minute to tie the match at 1–1 and despite eventually taking the lead 2–1, Goa fell through two late goals to lose 3–2.<ref>{{cite web|title=Goa 2-3 Chennaiyin|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/12/20/india/indian-super-league/india-fc-goa/chennai-titans/2177113/|website=Soccerway}}</ref>
Haokip then contributed greatly for Goa during the [[2015 Indian Super League final]] against [[Chennaiyin FC|Chennaiyin]]. He scored the equalizer for the team in 58th minute to tie the match at 1–1 and despite eventually taking the lead 2–1, Goa fell through two late goals to lose 3–2.<ref>{{cite web|title=Goa 2-3 Chennaiyin|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/12/20/india/indian-super-league/india-fc-goa/chennai-titans/2177113/|website=Soccerway}}</ref>


====Salgaocar (loan)====
====Salgaocar (loan)====
After the [[2015 Indian Super League season|2015 ISL season]], Haokip signed on loan with [[Salgaocar F.C.|Salgaocar]] from [[Pune F.C.|Pune]], after the Maharashtra club themselves withdrew from the [[I-League]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mergulhao|first1=Marcus|title=Haokip to join Salgaocar|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Haokip-to-join-Salgaocar/articleshow/50515306.cms|accessdate=11 October 2016|work=Times of India|date=10 January 2016}}</ref> He made his debut for the club on 16 January 2016 against [[Mohun Bagan A.C.|Mohun Bagan]]. He came on as a 34th-minute substitute for [[Alesh Sawant]] but then came off himself in the 78th minute for [[Manandeep Singh]] as Salgaocar lost 4–2.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mohun Bagan 4-2 Salgaocar|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2016/01/16/india/i-league/mohun-bagan-ac/salgaocar-sports-club/2176879/|website=Soccerway}}</ref> He scored his only two goals of the season on 1 March 2016 against [[East Bengal F.C.|East Bengal]]. His 4th and 95th-minute strikes were enough to secure a 3–1 victory for Salgaocar.<ref>{{cite web|title=Salgaocar 3-1 East Bengal|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2016/03/01/india/i-league/salgaocar-sports-club/east-bengal-club-fc/2177574/|website=Soccerway}}</ref>
After the [[2015 Indian Super League|2015 ISL season]], Haokip signed on loan with [[Salgaocar F.C.|Salgaocar]] from [[Pune F.C.|Pune]], after the Maharashtra club themselves withdrew from the [[I-League]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mergulhao|first1=Marcus|title=Haokip to join Salgaocar|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Haokip-to-join-Salgaocar/articleshow/50515306.cms|accessdate=11 October 2016|work=Times of India|date=10 January 2016}}</ref> He made his debut for the club on 16 January 2016 against [[Mohun Bagan A.C.|Mohun Bagan]]. He came on as a 34th-minute substitute for [[Alesh Sawant]] but then came off himself in the 78th minute for [[Manandeep Singh]] as Salgaocar lost 4–2.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mohun Bagan 4-2 Salgaocar|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2016/01/16/india/i-league/mohun-bagan-ac/salgaocar-sports-club/2176879/|website=Soccerway}}</ref> He scored his only two goals of the season on 1 March 2016 against [[East Bengal F.C.|East Bengal]]. His 4th and 95th-minute strikes were enough to secure a 3–1 victory for Salgaocar.<ref>{{cite web|title=Salgaocar 3-1 East Bengal|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2016/03/01/india/i-league/salgaocar-sports-club/east-bengal-club-fc/2177574/|website=Soccerway}}</ref>


===Kerala Blasters===
===Kerala Blasters===
On 7 July 2016 it was announced that Haokip had signed with [[Kerala Blasters FC|Kerala Blasters]] of the [[Indian Super League]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Kerala Blasters sign Semboi for Indian Super League 2016|url=http://www.indiansuperleague.com/kerala-blasters-fc/press-releases/3740-kerala-blasters-sign-semboi-for-indian-super-league-2016|accessdate=11 October 2016|work=Indian Super League|date=7 July 2016}}</ref>
On 7 July 2016, it was announced that Haokip had signed with [[Kerala Blasters FC|Kerala Blasters]] of the [[Indian Super League]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Kerala Blasters sign Semboi for Indian Super League 2016|url=http://www.indiansuperleague.com/kerala-blasters-fc/press-releases/3740-kerala-blasters-sign-semboi-for-indian-super-league-2016|accessdate=11 October 2016|work=Indian Super League|date=7 July 2016}}</ref>


===East Bengal===
====East Bengal (loan)====
Semboi was loaned to [[East Bengal]] from Kerala Blasters for the [[2016–17 I-League|2016–17]] where he played eight times, scoring once.
Semboi was loaned to [[East Bengal]] from Kerala Blasters for the [[2016–17 I-League|2016–17]] where he played eight times, scoring once.


===Bengaluru FC===
===Bengaluru===
On 24 July 2017, Haokip was drafted by [[Indian Super League]] debutantes [[Bengaluru FC|Bengaluru]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bengaluru FC retain 5, sign 8 new players|url=http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/sports/football/bengaluru-fc-retain-5-sign-8-new-players/articleshow/59727640.cms|publisher=Bangalore Mirror|accessdate=20 October 2017|date=24 July 2017}}</ref>.He made his debut for bengaluru fc in their [[2018 AFC Cup qualifying play-offs|2018 AFC Cup Preliminary Round]] match against [[Transport United]].He came as 76th minute substitute for [[Daniel Lalhlimpuia]].He started for bengaluru in the home leg of [[2018 AFC Cup qualifying play-offs|Preliminary round]] and scored his first goal for the club in 62nd minute.Bengaluru won the match 3-0 and qualified for the [[2018 AFC Cup qualifying play-offs]].He made his [[Indian Super League|ISL]] debut for the club in a 2-0 home win against [[FC Goa]].
On 24 July 2017, Haokip was drafted by [[Indian Super League]] debutantes [[Bengaluru FC|Bengaluru]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bengaluru FC retain 5, sign 8 new players|url=http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/sports/football/bengaluru-fc-retain-5-sign-8-new-players/articleshow/59727640.cms|publisher=Bangalore Mirror|accessdate=20 October 2017|date=24 July 2017}}</ref> He made his debut for bengaluru fc in their [[2018 AFC Cup qualifying play-offs|2018 AFC Cup preliminary round]] match against [[Transport United]].He came as 76th-minute substitute for [[Daniel Lalhlimpuia]].He started for bengaluru in the home leg of [[2018 AFC Cup qualifying play-offs|Preliminary round]] and scored his first goal for the club in 62nd minute. Bengaluru won the match 3-0 and qualified for the [[2018 AFC Cup qualifying play-offs]]. He made his [[Indian Super League|ISL]] debut for the club in a 2–0 home win against [[FC Goa]].


Haokip played a key role in a season where [[Albert Roca|Roca]] rotated his squad heavily owing the fixture pile up. Playing nine games in the [[AFC Cup|Asian campaign]] of 2018, Haokip struck a total of three goals in the [[2018 AFC Cup qualifying play-offs|qualifying stages]], which included a match winning brace in the [[2018 AFC Cup qualifying play-offs|play-off stage]] game against[[T.C. Sports Club|TC Sports Club]] from Maldives as Bengaluru booked a berth in the group stages of the competition.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.timesofindia.com/sports/football/top-stories/bengaluru-fc-beat-tcs-maldives-3-2-in-afc-cup-playoff/articleshow/62907587.cms|title=Bengaluru FC beat TCS Maldives 3-2 in AFC Cup playoff|publisher=timesofindia.com}}</ref>
Haokip played a key role in a season where [[Albert Roca|Roca]] rotated his squad heavily owing the fixture pile up. Playing nine games in the [[AFC Cup|Asian campaign]] of 2018, Haokip struck a total of three goals in the [[2018 AFC Cup qualifying play-offs|qualifying stages]], which included a match winning brace in the [[2018 AFC Cup qualifying play-offs|play-off stage]] game against [[T.C. Sports Club|TC Sports Club]] from Maldives as Bengaluru booked a berth in the group stages of the competition.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/bengaluru-fc-beat-tcs-maldives-3-2-in-afc-cup-playoff/articleshow/62907587.cms|title=Bengaluru FC beat TCS Maldives 3-2 in AFC Cup playoff|publisher=timesofindia.com}}</ref>


On 29 May 2018 He extended his contract with Bengaluru fc for two more years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bengalurufc.com/nishu-semboi-sign-new-bfc-deals/|title=Nishu, Semboi sign new BFC deals |work=Bengalurufc.com |date=29 May 2018}}</ref>which will keep him with bfc till the end of 2020 season.
On 29 May 2018 He extended his contract with Bengaluru fc for two more years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bengalurufc.com/nishu-semboi-sign-new-bfc-deals/|title=Nishu, Semboi sign new BFC deals |work=Bengalurufc.com |date=29 May 2018}}</ref> which will keep him with bfc till the end of 2020 season.
   
   
On 12 February 2020 He became the first [[Bengaluru FC]] player to score 4 goals in [[AFC Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/bengaluru-fc-beat-bhutan-s-paro-fc-10-1-aggregate-semboi-haokip-hat-trick-deshorn-brown-hat-trick-afc-cup-qualifiers-1645873-2020-02-12/|title=Bengaluru FC toy with Bhutan's Paro FC, beat them 10-1 aggregate to enter AFC Cup's final qualifying round|work=India Today|date=12 February 2020}}</ref>
On 12 February 2020 He became the first [[Bengaluru FC]] player to score 4 goals in [[AFC Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/bengaluru-fc-beat-bhutan-s-paro-fc-10-1-aggregate-semboi-haokip-hat-trick-deshorn-brown-hat-trick-afc-cup-qualifiers-1645873-2020-02-12/|title=Bengaluru FC toy with Bhutan's Paro FC, beat them 10-1 aggregate to enter AFC Cup's final qualifying round|work=India Today|date=12 February 2020}}</ref>
===Return to East Bengal===
On 7 September 2021, East Bengal announced Hoakip's return to the club on a one-year deal, ahead of the [[2021–22 Indian Super League]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=SC East Bengal sign Songpu Singsit, Semboi Haokip; Sourav Das extends|url=https://www.khelnow.com/football/isl-2021-22-sc-east-bengal-sign-songpu-singsit-thongkhosiem-haokip|access-date=7 September 2021|website=Khel Now}}</ref> On 30 November, he scored his first goal from a header against [[Odisha FC]] but lost the game by 6–4.<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/football/isl-odisha-fc-come-from-behind-to-beat-sc-east-bengal-in-10-goal-thriller-101638298134592.html|title=ISL: Odisha FC come from behind to beat SC East Bengal in 10-goal thriller|website=Hindustan Times|date=1 December 2021|access-date=1 December 2021|archive-date=1 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201095121/https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/football/isl-odisha-fc-come-from-behind-to-beat-sc-east-bengal-in-10-goal-thriller-101638298134592.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On 4 January 2022, Haokip scored his second goal for the club in a 1&ndash;1 draw against [[Bengaluru FC|Bengaluru]].<ref>{{cite web|author=ISL Media Team|date=4 Jan 2022|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/news/sc-east-bengal-remain-winless-after-1-1-draw-against-bengaluru-fc|title=SC East Bengal remain winless after 1-1 draw against Bengaluru FC|work=Indian Super League|accessdate=8 Jan 2022}}</ref> On 30 August 2022, East Bengal announced the extension of contract with Haokip for the 2022&ndash;23 season.<ref>{{cite web|first=Sattyik |last=Sarkar |date=30 August 2022 |url=https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2022-23-east-bengal-sign-forward-semboi-haokip-official |title=East Bengal sign forward Semboi Haokip |work=Khel Now |accessdate=30 August 2022}}</ref>


==International==
==International==
In July 2014 it was announced that Haokip had been called up to the [[India national under-23 football team|India under-23]] 30-man squad to participate in a preparatory camp for the [[2014 Asian Games]] in [[South Korea]].<ref>{{cite web|title=AIFF organizes back-to-back exposure Tours for Incheon bound Team|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=5797|website=The All India Football Federation|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref> He made his official international debut for the under-23 side on 20 August 2014 during a friendly against [[Pakistan national under-23 football team|Pakistan]]. He could not help the team as India U23 fell 2–0 to their rivals.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Walters|first1=Ned|title=Pakistan U-23 comprehensively defeat India U-23 2-0 in second friendly match|url=http://www.sportskeeda.com/football/pakistan-u-23-defeat-india-u-23-2-0-second-friendly-match|accessdate=28 February 2015|work=SportsKeeda|date=20 August 2014}}</ref> Despite not showing much against Pakistan, Haokip managed to make it into the final squad for the Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|title=Asian Games 2014: Indian football squad announced; team cleared to participate for Incheon Games|url=http://us.india.com/sports/asian-games-2014-indian-football-squad-announced-team-cleared-to-participate-for-incheon-games-144634/|accessdate=28 February 2015|work=India.com|date=9 September 2014}}</ref> Haokip did not make an appearance during the tournament, however, staying on the bench in both matches against the [[United Arab Emirates national under-23 football team|United Arab Emirates]] and [[Jordan national under-23 football team|Jordan]].<ref>{{cite web|title=UAE 5-0 India|url=http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/FB/Result?RSC=FBM400G02&lang=en|website=Asian Games 2014|accessdate=28 February 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226115624/http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/FB/Result?RSC=FBM400G02&lang=en|archive-date=26 December 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=India 0-2 Jordan|url=http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/FB/Result?RSC=FBM400G01&lang=en|website=Asian Games 2014|accessdate=28 February 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007010847/http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/FB/Result?RSC=FBM400G01&lang=en|archive-date=7 October 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
In July 2014, it was announced that Haokip had been called up to the [[India national under-23 football team|India under-23]] 30-man squad to participate in a preparatory camp for the [[2014 Asian Games]] in [[South Korea]].<ref>{{cite web|title=AIFF organizes back-to-back exposure Tours for Incheon bound Team|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=5797|website=The All India Football Federation|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref> He made his official international debut for the under-23 side on 20 August 2014 during a friendly against [[Pakistan national under-23 football team|Pakistan]]. He could not help the team as India U23 fell 2–0 to their rivals.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Walters|first1=Ned|title=Pakistan U-23 comprehensively defeat India U-23 2-0 in second friendly match|url=http://www.sportskeeda.com/football/pakistan-u-23-defeat-india-u-23-2-0-second-friendly-match|accessdate=28 February 2015|work=SportsKeeda|date=20 August 2014}}</ref> Despite not showing much against Pakistan, Haokip managed to make it into the final squad for the Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|title=Asian Games 2014: Indian football squad announced; team cleared to participate for Incheon Games|url=http://us.india.com/sports/asian-games-2014-indian-football-squad-announced-team-cleared-to-participate-for-incheon-games-144634/|accessdate=28 February 2015|work=India.com|date=9 September 2014}}</ref> Haokip did not make an appearance during the tournament, however, staying on the bench in both matches against the [[United Arab Emirates national under-23 football team|United Arab Emirates]] and [[Jordan national under-23 football team|Jordan]].<ref>{{cite web|title=UAE 5-0 India|url=http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/FB/Result?RSC=FBM400G02&lang=en|website=Asian Games 2014|accessdate=28 February 2015|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226115624/http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/FB/Result?RSC=FBM400G02&lang=en|archive-date=26 December 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=India 0-2 Jordan|url=http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/FB/Result?RSC=FBM400G01&lang=en|website=Asian Games 2014|accessdate=28 February 2015|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007010847/http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/FB/Result?RSC=FBM400G01&lang=en|archive-date=7 October 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
{{updated|27 March 2020}}<ref>{{soccerway|thongkhosiem-haokip/314889}}</ref>
{{updated|9 December 2022}}<ref>{{soccerway|thongkhosiem-haokip/314889}}</ref>


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==Honours==
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'''FC Goa'''
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*[[Indian Super League]]: runner-up [[2018–19 Indian Super League|2018–19]]
*[[Indian Super League ]] Runner up
 
;[[Bengaluru FC]]
'''Bengaluru'''
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*[[Indian Super League]]: [[2018–19 Indian Super League|2018–19]]


;[[Kerala Blasters FC]]
'''Kerala Blasters'''
*[[Indian Super League]] Runner-up (1): [[2016 Indian Super League season|2016]]
*[[Indian Super League]]: runner-up [[2016 Indian Super League|2016]]


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*FPAI Young Player of the Year 2015<ref name="2015 Award"/>
*FPAI Young Player of the Year: 2015<ref name="2015 Award"/>


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Latest revision as of 15:08, 25 March 2026


Thongkhosiem Haokip
Personal information
Date of birth (1993-03-13) 13 March 1993 (age 33)
Place of birth Gangpijang, Manipur, India
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Jamshedpur
Number 19
Youth career
United Sports Association
2011–2013 Pune
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2016 Pune 36 (11)
2015 → Goa (loan) 6 (4)
2016 → Salgaocar (loan) 12 (2)
2016 Kerala Blasters 1 (0)
2017 → East Bengal (loan) 8 (1)
2017–2021 Bengaluru 28 (2)
2021–2023 East Bengal 27 (3)
2023– Jamshedpur 7 (0)
National team‡
2014 India U23 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:33, 4 April 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 27 March 2020

Thongkosiem Haokip (born 13 March 1993), commonly known as Semboi, is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward.

Career[edit | edit source]

Early career[edit | edit source]

Born in the village of Gangpijang in Manipur, Haokip began playing football for his state side at the youth levels in the national school games.[1] He then joined local side United Sports Association in Khurai. He stayed with the side until he was spotted by Pune. He joined the Pune F.C. Academy in 2011 and played for the side in the I-League U20 and other tournaments.[1] While part of the academy set-up at Pune, Haokip helped his side to two consecutive I-League U20 titles, in 2012 and 2013.[2]

Pune[edit | edit source]

2013–14 season[edit | edit source]

Before the start of the 2013–14 I-League season, it was announced that Haokip would be promoted to the Pune first-team.[3] He made his professional debut for the club on 29 September 2013, appearing as a late-match substitute during a 0–0 draw against Shillong Lajong.[4] Then, in the very next match, against Mohun Bagan, Haokip scored his first professional goal. His 72nd-minute goal opened the scoring for Pune as the club went on to win 2–0.[5] His goal made him only the second ever Pune Academy player to score for the senior team after Nikhil Kadam.[1] After scoring, Haokip gave credit to the Pune head coach, Mike Snoei, for motivating him: "The coach simply says; 'play aggressively, be strong and be confident in what I do when out on the field. He also told me 'don't worry'. I am a learner."[1]

Haokip scored the second goal of his career in the return fixture against Mohun Bagan on 21 December 2013. His 79th-minute goal being the sole goal for his side as Pune lost 3–1.[6] Haokip then made his international club debut on 29 January 2014 in a qualifying match for the AFC Champions League against Vietnamese side Hanoi T&T. He came on as a 74th-minute substitute for Arata Izumi as Pune lost the qualifier 3–0.[7] Two weeks later, Haokip scored goals in back-to-back matches against Sporting Goa and Mohammedan.[8][9] He then scored his final goal of the season on 8 April 2014 in an AFC Cup match against Nay Pyi Taw of Myanmar. The match ended 3–3.[10]

2014–15 season[edit | edit source]

Haokip began the 2014–15 season by participating in the Durand Cup with Pune. Haokip found the net early, scoring in Pune's first match in the cup against former I-League side Churchill Brothers. His 65th-minute strike helped Pune to a 3–0 opening victory.[11] The next month, during a match against Assam State Electricity Board in a Bhutan King's Cup pre-season tournament, Haokip scored a hat-trick as Pune booked their place into the semi-finals with a 5–0 victory.[12]

Haokip was then part of the 20–member Pune squad that would participate in the Federation Cup.[13] Haokip only managed to find the net once during the Federation Cup, on 5 January 2015 against Bengaluru FC. Pune were thus knocked-out early from the competition.[14] After the Federation Cup, the club returned to I-League play and on 24 January 2015 Haokip scored his first goal of the I-League season, against the reigning champions Bengaluru FC. His goal helped further increase Pune's lead as they ran out 3–1 winners over the trophy holders.[15]

In the next match, Haokip managed to score the first hat-trick of the I-League season against Shillong Lajong. His first goal came in only the second minute of the match and his third came in the 15th minute, making the hat-trick take only 13 minutes to be complete.[16] Haokip then continued his good form with a goal against Sporting Goa on 21 February 2015 and then another goal in the next match against Royal Wahingdoh.[17][18] His goal against Royal Wahingdoh was the only one during the match and thus propelled Pune to the top of the I-League table.[19] Haokip then scored his seventh and final goal of the season against East Bengal on 17 May 2015. His 65th-minute goal was the winning goal for Pune as they won 2–1.[20]

Haokip went on to finish the 2014–15 season as the top scorer among all Indians with seven goals.[21] In late September 2015, after his performance the previous season, Haokip was nominated for the FPAI Young Player of the Season award.[22] A few days later it was announced that he had won the award.[23]

Goa (loan)[edit | edit source]

On 10 July 2015, Haokip was drafted by Goa for the 2015 Indian Super League.[24] Despite his performance in the I-League the previous season, Haokip was nervous about not being selected in the draft: "At that time, I told myself, 'if I get picked up, it's good, if not I will have to work even harder.' Sometimes, I got this feeling that I won't be picked. There are many Indian and foreign players in the strikers position."[25]

Haokip did not make his debut for the side until 30 October 2015, when injuries forced head coach Zico's hand,[25] against Pune City. Despite being forced into the line-up, Haokip managed to play the full match as Goa drew with Pune City 1–1.[26] A few weeks later, on 17 November, Haokip made history in the league when he became on the second Indian in ISL history to score a hattrick. His three goals came against Mumbai City as Goa bulldozed the Maharashtra side 7–0.[27] Following the hattrick and subsequent victory, Zico was full of praise for Haokip: "Haokip is a player who has a good technique and is very smart to play with. You can see the way he passes the ball and controls it during the game. He always wants to learn. He trains more than his team mates and is very receptive to information."[28]

Haokip then contributed greatly for Goa during the 2015 Indian Super League final against Chennaiyin. He scored the equalizer for the team in 58th minute to tie the match at 1–1 and despite eventually taking the lead 2–1, Goa fell through two late goals to lose 3–2.[29]

Salgaocar (loan)[edit | edit source]

After the 2015 ISL season, Haokip signed on loan with Salgaocar from Pune, after the Maharashtra club themselves withdrew from the I-League.[30] He made his debut for the club on 16 January 2016 against Mohun Bagan. He came on as a 34th-minute substitute for Alesh Sawant but then came off himself in the 78th minute for Manandeep Singh as Salgaocar lost 4–2.[31] He scored his only two goals of the season on 1 March 2016 against East Bengal. His 4th and 95th-minute strikes were enough to secure a 3–1 victory for Salgaocar.[32]

Kerala Blasters[edit | edit source]

On 7 July 2016, it was announced that Haokip had signed with Kerala Blasters of the Indian Super League.[33]

East Bengal (loan)[edit | edit source]

Semboi was loaned to East Bengal from Kerala Blasters for the 2016–17 where he played eight times, scoring once.

Bengaluru[edit | edit source]

On 24 July 2017, Haokip was drafted by Indian Super League debutantes Bengaluru.[34] He made his debut for bengaluru fc in their 2018 AFC Cup preliminary round match against Transport United.He came as 76th-minute substitute for Daniel Lalhlimpuia.He started for bengaluru in the home leg of Preliminary round and scored his first goal for the club in 62nd minute. Bengaluru won the match 3-0 and qualified for the 2018 AFC Cup qualifying play-offs. He made his ISL debut for the club in a 2–0 home win against FC Goa.

Haokip played a key role in a season where Roca rotated his squad heavily owing the fixture pile up. Playing nine games in the Asian campaign of 2018, Haokip struck a total of three goals in the qualifying stages, which included a match winning brace in the play-off stage game against TC Sports Club from Maldives as Bengaluru booked a berth in the group stages of the competition.[35]

On 29 May 2018 He extended his contract with Bengaluru fc for two more years.[36] which will keep him with bfc till the end of 2020 season.

On 12 February 2020 He became the first Bengaluru FC player to score 4 goals in AFC Cup.[37]

Return to East Bengal[edit | edit source]

On 7 September 2021, East Bengal announced Hoakip's return to the club on a one-year deal, ahead of the 2021–22 Indian Super League.[38] On 30 November, he scored his first goal from a header against Odisha FC but lost the game by 6–4.[39] On 4 January 2022, Haokip scored his second goal for the club in a 1–1 draw against Bengaluru.[40] On 30 August 2022, East Bengal announced the extension of contract with Haokip for the 2022–23 season.[41]

International[edit | edit source]

In July 2014, it was announced that Haokip had been called up to the India under-23 30-man squad to participate in a preparatory camp for the 2014 Asian Games in South Korea.[42] He made his official international debut for the under-23 side on 20 August 2014 during a friendly against Pakistan. He could not help the team as India U23 fell 2–0 to their rivals.[43] Despite not showing much against Pakistan, Haokip managed to make it into the final squad for the Asian Games.[44] Haokip did not make an appearance during the tournament, however, staying on the bench in both matches against the United Arab Emirates and Jordan.[45][46]

Career statistics[edit | edit source]

As of 9 December 2022[47]
Club Season League Federation Cup/Super Cup Durand Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Pune 2013–14 I-League 18 4 0 0 0 0 6 1 24 5
2014–15 18 7 3 1 1 1 — — 22 9
Pune Total 36 11 3 1 1 1 6 1 46 14
Goa (loan) 2015 Indian Super League 6 4 — — — — — — 6 4
Salgaocar (loan) 2015–16 I-League 12 2 0 0 — — 0 0 12 2
Kerala Blasters 2016 Indian Super League 1 0 0 0 — — — — 1 0
East Bengal (loan) 2016–17 I-League 8 1 0 0 — — — — 8 1
Bengaluru 2017–18 Indian Super League 2 0 0 0 — — 8 3 10 3
2018–19 7 1 0 0 — — 2 0 9 1
2019–20 14 1 0 0 — — 3 5 17 6
2020–21 5 0 0 0 — — — — 5 0
Bengaluru Total 28 2 0 0 0 0 13 8 45 10
East Bengal 2021–22 Indian Super League 12 2 — — — — — — 12 2
2022–23 9 1 0 0 1 0 — — 10 1
Career total 112 23 3 1 2 1 19 9 136 34

Honours[edit | edit source]

FC Goa

Bengaluru

Kerala Blasters

Individual

  • FPAI Young Player of the Year: 2015[23]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Pawar, Vaibhav (11 October 2013). "All I know was the talk given to me by coach (Mike Snoei) before I went in, says Pune FC striker Thongkhosiem Haokip". KickOff India. Archived from the original on 28 December 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ↑ "Thongkhosiem Haokip: The rising star from Manipur". The Sports Mirror. 19 November 2015. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Youthful Pune FC set for 2013/14 I-League campaign". SportsKeeda. 19 September 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  4. ↑ "Shillong Lajong 0-0 Pune". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  5. ↑ "Pune 2-0 Mohun Bagan". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  6. ↑ "Mohun Bagan 3-1 Pune". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  7. ↑ "AFC Cup 2014: Pune 0-3 Hanoi T&T". Soccerway.com. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  8. ↑ "Pune 1-1 Sporting Goa". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  9. ↑ "Pune 2-0 Mohammedan". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  10. ↑ "Nay Pyi Taw 3-3 Pune". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  11. ↑ Chandra, Shikharr (31 October 2014). "Pune FC impress in Durand Cup opener". Goal.com. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  12. ↑ "Pune FC book berth in King's Cup semis". Goal.com. 23 November 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  13. ↑ "Arata Izumi to Lead Pune FC in Federation Cup". NDTV Sport. 26 December 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  14. ↑ "Bengaluru FC becomes first team to enter semifinal". The All India Football Federation. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  15. ↑ "Bengaluru FC 1-3 Pune". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  16. ↑ "Pune 5-2 Shillong Lajong". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  17. ↑ "Pune 1-1 Sporting Goa". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  18. ↑ "Pune 1-0 Royal Wahingdoh". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  19. ↑ "I-League: Pune FC beat Royal Wahingdoh 1-0, go to top of table". Times of India. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
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  21. ↑ "Kerala Blasters rope in Thongkhosiem Haokip for ISL 3". Indian Express. 7 July 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
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  24. ↑ Noronha, Anselm (10 July 2015). "Cavin Lobo to Kerala, Keegan Pereira to Mumbai and the comprehensive Indian Super League Draft". Goal.com. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Mergulhao, Marcus (20 November 2015). "FC Goa's hat-trick hero Haokip feared not getting picked for ISL". Times of India. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  26. ↑ "Goa 1-1 Pune City". Soccerway.
  27. ↑ "Goa 7-0 Mumbai City". Soccerway.
  28. ↑ Bilgi, Sumedh (18 November 2015). "Zico - Thongkhosiem Haokip has a good technique". Goal.com. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  29. ↑ "Goa 2-3 Chennaiyin". Soccerway.
  30. ↑ Mergulhao, Marcus (10 January 2016). "Haokip to join Salgaocar". Times of India. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  31. ↑ "Mohun Bagan 4-2 Salgaocar". Soccerway.
  32. ↑ "Salgaocar 3-1 East Bengal". Soccerway.
  33. ↑ "Kerala Blasters sign Semboi for Indian Super League 2016". Indian Super League. 7 July 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  34. ↑ "Bengaluru FC retain 5, sign 8 new players". Bangalore Mirror. 24 July 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
  35. ↑ "Bengaluru FC beat TCS Maldives 3-2 in AFC Cup playoff". timesofindia.com.
  36. ↑ "Nishu, Semboi sign new BFC deals". Bengalurufc.com. 29 May 2018.
  37. ↑ "Bengaluru FC toy with Bhutan's Paro FC, beat them 10-1 aggregate to enter AFC Cup's final qualifying round". India Today. 12 February 2020.
  38. ↑ "SC East Bengal sign Songpu Singsit, Semboi Haokip; Sourav Das extends". Khel Now. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  39. ↑ "ISL: Odisha FC come from behind to beat SC East Bengal in 10-goal thriller". Hindustan Times. 1 December 2021. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  40. ↑ ISL Media Team (4 January 2022). "SC East Bengal remain winless after 1-1 draw against Bengaluru FC". Indian Super League. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
  41. ↑ Sarkar, Sattyik (30 August 2022). "East Bengal sign forward Semboi Haokip". Khel Now. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  42. ↑ "AIFF organizes back-to-back exposure Tours for Incheon bound Team". The All India Football Federation. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  43. ↑ Walters, Ned (20 August 2014). "Pakistan U-23 comprehensively defeat India U-23 2-0 in second friendly match". SportsKeeda. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  44. ↑ "Asian Games 2014: Indian football squad announced; team cleared to participate for Incheon Games". India.com. 9 September 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  45. ↑ "UAE 5-0 India". Asian Games 2014. Archived from the original on 26 December 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  46. ↑ "India 0-2 Jordan". Asian Games 2014. Archived from the original on 7 October 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  47. ↑ Thongkhosiem Haokip at Soccerway

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