Ong Lepcha

Club career

Early career Lepcha was born in Dzongu, Sikkim. He started his footballing career with Churchill Brothers S.C. on the I-League, however in 2007 Lepcha suffered a right knee injury after a harsh 50/50 tackle in a pre-season warm-up match. As a result of the injury Lepcha was forced to sit-out of football for six months.

Air India Lepcha signed for Air India FC during the summer of 2012 and made his debut for the club on 26 August 2012 against Delhi United FC in the 2012 Durand Cup. Ong Lepcha then helped Air India to win the tournament on 1 September 2012 when Air India defeated Dodsal F.C. in the final of the Durand Cup in which was Lepcha's first ever championship as a professional. Lepcha then made his I-League debut for Air India on 7 October 2012 against Prayag United S.C. at the Salt Lake Stadium in which Lepcha played 54 minutes before being replaced by Abhishek Ambedkar; Air India lost the match 5–1.

International career Lepcha has represented India at both the under-16 and under-19 levels and has also captained the team at both levels.

Career statistics

Club Statistics accurate as of 27 March 2013