“His leadership quality, despite his young age, that too in the ISL, is worth applauding. Shylo Malsawmtluanga, the ‘Godfather of Mizo football’, said what marks Apuia out is his humility and level-headedness under pressure. Northeast United finished last season at 9th spot, but in Apuia, the butcher’s son cleaving off attacks in the centre of midfield, they had found a long-term prospect. It has been a rapid rise through the ranks at Northeast United for Apuia, who made his ISL debut only last season, earning a place in the starting XI almost instantly with a strong passing accuracy of 80.45 percent in 10 matches. T̶h̶e̶ ̶k̶i̶d̶ The Captain led from the front! 👏🏻 He was named ‘Man of the Match’ on his captaincy debut, a 1-1 draw against FC Goa.
Young players have always been welcome to give inputs on the field as well as in team meetings,” he said.ĭespite this, captaincy seems to have brought the best out of Apuia. Northeast United has always had a very open culture. To be honest, my role has not changed much within the team.
“I prefer leading by example than to be vocal with instructions or encouragements. Apuia (Mizo for ‘something that will grow bigger’), as Lalengmawia is called by teammates, said his friends and family are delighted he has been given this opportunity, but that being named captain has not changed his on-field role much.
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