Aiborlang Khongjee

Aiborlang Khongjee (born 1987) is an Indian former professional footballer who played as a defender. He had also represented the India national team.

Early life Aibor, as he is affectionately called, belongs to a small town named Lyngkhat in East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya. Football was his love since school days. He had also played Subroto Cup for his school Raidlaban Higher Secondary School. After his Class X exams, he moved to Shillong to join the Sports Authority of India. He started watching international football, and soon became a fan of John Terry. He has been a fan of Chelsea. Among the Indian defenders, Mahesh Gawli has been his favourite. He left SAI in 2005, and joined the local team Shillong Lajong next year as a stopper back.

Playing career

East Bengal In 2007, he was signed by Kolkata club East Bengal from Shillong Lajong. However, an injury-hit season meant that he got very few opportunities in the big club, In the 2009–10 season, he had given the hosts an early lead from the spot kick against Mohun Bagan in the 54th minute, but later strikes from Chidi Edeh and Marcos Pereira meant the hosts lose 1–2.

Mohun Bagan On 24 March 2013 in the 2012-13 I-League, he scored with a header on the 5th minute against Pailan Arrows, and then assisted Tolgay Özbey on the 19th minute.

Return to Shillong Lajong In August 2014 Khonjee joined Shillong Lajong for the third time in his career.

Managerial career Khonjee managed Meghalayan club Rangdajied United in the 2022–23 MSL season.

Honours

India SAFF Championship: 2015

Shillong Lajong I-League 2nd Division: 2011

Personal life Khonjee is a member of the Khasi people.