Khwetelhi Thopi

Khwetelhi Thopi is an Indian former professional footballer who played as a winger.

Career Born in the Phek district in Nagaland, Thopi started playing football at the village and school level. In 2012, Thopi played for Life Sports in local tournaments and the Nagaland Premier League. After spending time with Life Sports, Thopi played for Kohima Komets and Veda in 2013.

On 25 February 2016, it was announced that Thopi would move to newly promoted I-League side Aizawl for the remainder of the 2015–16 season. Thopi made his professional debut in the Indian first division three days later on 28 February against Bengaluru FC. He came on as an 82nd-minute substitute as Aizawl lost the match 1–0. On 22 August 2016, Thopi made his return to Rangdajied United by scoring a goal for the side as they were defeated by Shillong Lajong in the first match of the Shillong Premier League. After the Shillong Premier League season, Thopi returned to his native Nagaland and played for various clubs including Naga, Barak, Khriekesa, and Kohima Eagles.

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