Kynsailang Khongsit


Kynsailang Khongsit is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for I-League clu Rajasthan United.

Career

Born in Shillong, Meghalaya, Khongsit was part of the youth side of Royal Wahingdoh before moving to I-League club Shillong Lajong in the summer of 2017. While with Wahingdoh, Khongsit was part of their squad for the I-League U18 and was sent abroad to Spain for training.

Shillong Lajong

On 6 August 2017, he was announced as part of the Shillong Lajong senior side for the Shillong Premier League. A few months later, Khongsit was also included in the first-team squad for the 2017–18 I-League. He soon made his professional debut, at the age of 16, in the club's opening match of the season against Gokulam Kerala. He started the match at left back and played 73 minutes as Shillong Lajong won 1–0.

Hyderabad FC

On 26 January 2020, Khongsit joined Indian Super League club Hyderabad FC.