Hormipam Ruivah has joined Kerala Blasters FC on a 3-year deal that will keep him at the club till 2024. The 20-year-old hails from Somdal, Manipur, and has been playing football since his early childhood.
Hormipam joined the Sports Authority of India (SAI) academy in Imphal in 2017 before featuring for the U-18 side of Punjab FC that helped him get a call-up to the India U18 side. Hormipam was an integral part of the team that won the 2019 SAFF U18 Championship.
Hormipam spent the 2019-20 season with Indian Arrows on loan from Punjab FC and started 14 matches in defence. The youngster has put in consistent performances this season in his 9 appearances for Punjab FC in the I-League, playing over 600 minutes with six starts to his name.
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‘I am excited to join and continue my football journey with Kerala Blasters FC. I have heard a lot about their fan base and always wanted to be part of the team. I promise to strive harder and want to do the best for the Yellow Army in the future. I am eagerly waiting to begin my training with the team,” said Hormipam Ruivah
‘I am happy to have a talented player like Hormipam join Kerala Blasters FC. Being the ‘Man of the Match’ on his professional debut, I believe he will bring out some solid performances along with the support of everyone here at the club and especially the Yellow Army. He has the potential to turn into a mainstay at the heart of our defence in the future. I wish him all the very best and extend my full support in his football career,’ said Karolis Skinkys, Sporting Director, Kerala Blasters FC.