Quick Info
| Profession | Footballer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/06/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Thoubal, Manipur, India |
Latest News about Jeakson Singh
06/06/2026
East Bengal’s club media highlighted Jeakson Singh during the team’s ISL 2025-26 title-winning campaign. The club later celebrated its come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Inter Kashi to secure the maiden Indian Super League title.
21/02/2026
Jeakson Singh spoke publicly ahead of East Bengal’s ISL 2025-26 fixture against SC Delhi, saying he was pleased to play for the club and that the team had prepared well during a shortened pre-season. He also noted that he has been used both as a central defender and a midfielder, and said he was ready to contribute wherever the coach needs him.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name/Full Name | Jeakson Singh Thounaojam |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 1" (186 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Family
| Father | Deben Thounaojam |
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| Mother | Bilashini Devi |
| Siblings | Jonichand Singh (brother, former India under-19 footballer) |
Career
| International Debut | 25 March 2021 against Oman |
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| Jersey Number | #15 (India), #6 (East Bengal FC) |
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| Records | Scored India’s first-ever goal at a FIFA World Cup in any category (FIFA Under-17 World Cup in 2017 against Colombia) |
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| Current Club | East Bengal |
| Position | Defensive midfielder |
| Contract | Signed a four-year deal with East Bengal in July 2024 |
Favourites
| Footballer | Cristiano Ronaldo |
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| International Football Team | Portugal |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/jackthouna/ | |
| https://x.com/JeaksonT |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jeakson was born into a Meitei family in Thoubal, Manipur. | |
| 2. He began playing football at the age of 4, encouraged by his father. | |
| 3. His parents initially aspired for him to become an IAS officer. | |
| 4. Jeakson demonstrated immense passion for football, even refusing food for days when asked to concentrate on studies. | |
| 5. He has a penchant for travelling and exploring diverse places. | |
| 6. At age 11, he left Thoubal for Chandigarh to join the Chandigarh Football Academy. | |
| 7. Amidst his football journey, Jeakson's father faced health issues which impacted their family. | |
| 8. He captained Minerva during their championship run in the AIFF Youth Leagues. | |
| 9. Jeakson made a mark at the age of 15 in the Durand Cup, one of India's oldest football tournaments. | |
| 10. He became a notable player at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, scoring a historic goal. | |
| 11. Following a successful youth career, he debuted professionally with Indian Arrows. | |
| 12. He joined Kerala Blasters in 2018 and has since made significant contributions to the team. | |
| 13. In 2024, Jeakson signed a record transfer contract with East Bengal FC. |