Manipur, Dec. 7 -- Hormipam Ruivah of Indian Arrows, on loan from Punjab FC, made a stellar start to his professional football career as the 18-year-old defender put in a man of the match performance against Gokulam Kerala FC on his debut I League match.

Hailing from Somdal village, then 17-year-old Hormipam joined Minerva Punjab FC (now Punjab FC) in 2018 and went on to establish himself as a regular for the youth team stamping his authority at the back while also contributing vital goals with his forays forward.

He was central to the dominant Minerva Punjab side that won their maiden Hero Elite League (U-18) title last season and went on to win India's maiden SAFF U-18 Championship in Nepal on September 29 with the Indian U18 team.

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