Amarjit Singh Kiyam | Football, Age, Biography, Net Worth

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Amarjit Singh Kiyam’s Biography

Amarjit Singh Kiyam is an Indian Professional Footballer. He is a midfielder for both the Indian national team and the Indian Super League side Goa. The Manipuri lad is a member of the national U-17 team of India. Additionally in 2017 he represented India at the FIFA U-17 World Cup. In 2015–16 he was a member of the India U-16 team.

Amarjit Singh Kiyam’s birthday is on 6 January 2001. Amarjit Singh Kiyam’s age is 21 years as of 2022.  Amarjit Singh Kiyam’s birthplace is Thoubal Manipur India. Amarjit Singh Kiyam’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. Amarjit Singh Kiyam’s height is 1.71 m or 5’7 inches. Amarjit Singh Kiyam’s religion is Hinduism.

For the Indian football team SC East Bengal FC Amarjit Singh Kiyam is a central midfielder. In FIFA 22 he has a potential score of 68 and an overall rating of 55. Kiyam has a skillmoves rating of two stars. His right foot is his preferred shooting foot. His work output is high to medium. Amarjit Singh Kiyam is using the number 80 right now.

Amarjit Singh Kiyam’s Family and Amarjit Singh Kiyam’s Education

Amarjit Singh Kiyam’s father’s name is Chandra Mani Singh Kiyam and his mother’s name is Ashangbi Devi Kiyam. Amarjit’s father is a small-time farmer and a part-time carpenter while his mother is a fish seller. 

Jeakson Singh a cousin of Amarjit Singh Kiyam who presently plays for Kerala Blasters is also a professional football player. They both competed for India's under-17 national team in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. Kritina Devi Thounaojam his cousin's sister also played for India in youth teams. By switching from the India U-17 team to the senior squad in just two years he made history as a young player.

Amarjit Singh’s Career

Amarjit Singh Kiyam was born in Thoubal a tiny Manipur town 25 kilometers from Imphal. Speaking about his humble beginnings Amarjit stated that his mother a fish vendor and his farmer father always supported and pushed him to play football. At the age of five he started playing football after his older brother Umakanta who was already a fan.

After beginning their training with Deben Singh the father of Jeakson Singh a teammate in the U-17 age group the two kids traveled to Chandigarh in 2011 to train at CFA (Chandigarh Football Academy). Amarjit Singh Kiyam's adventure started in this manner. He was seen by national selectors in 2015 while on one of the exposure tours to Goa and has been working with the AIFF academy since then.

Amarjit Singh Kiyam was selected as the team's captain after being asked to do so by head coach Luis Norton de Matos. He received 26 out of the team's 27 votes making him the team's undisputed top pick.

Amarjit Singh Kiyam a Manipur native was a member of the AIFF Elite Academy group practicing for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup which will be held in India. He led the India U-17 team in competition in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. Amarjit was chosen to play for the All India Football Federation-owned Indian Arrows after the competition in order to give under-20 youngsters in India playing time. In the season opener for the Arrow against Chennai City he made his team's professional debut. He began the game and participated throughout it when Indian Arrows won 3-0.

Amarjit Singh Kiyam received his first dismissal on December 29 2017 after he received a second yellow card in the 64th minute of the Indian Arrows' game against Mohun Bagan. He was given a contract by Jamshedpur FC after a successful season but the young player was returned to the Arrows on loan to continue his development.

During the 2019–20 season Amarjit Singh Kiyam made his Hero ISL debut with Jamshedpur FC. He switched to FC Goa during the January transfer window nevertheless after not receiving enough opportunities in the Hero ISL 2020–21. He joined SC East Bengal on a loan prior to the 2021–22 season after making two appearances in the ISL and four in the subsequent AFC Champions League.

As a replacement for Pronay Halder in the opening match against Curaçao at the 2019 King's Cup Amarjit Singh Kiyam represented the Indian national team. He joined the senior team as the first player born after 2000. Floyd Pinto's team needed Amarjit Singh Kiyam and after a number of impressive displays Igor Stimac decided to call him up for his first national camp. In the Super Cup earlier this year when he scored twice for Indian Arrow to defeat Kerala Blasters in the qualifying round he turned in one of his best performances on a big stage.

In Amarjit Singh Kiyam's first game in command of the Blue Tigers a technically adept Curacao team completely destroyed the Indian defense. Stimac had the bravery to bring the 18-year-old into the midfield with Raynier Fernandes. That strengthened the group and Amarjit in particular did a great job.

Leandro Bacuna a former Premier League star and other physically and technically superior Curacao players came under constant pressure from Amarjit Singh Kiyam who helped India stop their leaks. It was expected that he would start the match against Thailand. He was selected for the team for the September 2019 matches against Oman and Qatar that served as FIFA World Cup qualifiers for 2022 but he was forced to withdraw due to an arm injury.

Amarjit Singh is a person who has succeeded through dedication and hard work alone. He exhibits a particular tenacity that makes him a prized midfield player for coaches. His development into an important member of India's younger teams and the Indian Arrows who compete in the I-League is proof of that.

Amarjit Singh Kiyam’s Net Worth

Amarjit Singh Kiyam is a midfielder for Jamshedpur and the Indian national team. He is a professional football player from India. By switching from the India U-17 team to the senior squad in just two years he made history as a young player. He's been hailed for his excellent ball handling and passing skills.

Amarjit Singh Kiyam’s net worth is estimated approximately to be $1.5 million US or 10 Crores INR as of 2022. Amarjit’s main source of income is his football career.

Amarjit Singh Kiyam shares his pictures and videos on his Instagram page. He enjoys a lot of popularity on social media. He has a massive following and he knows how to entertain and engage his audience. His social media sites bring him a sizable income. In addition he promotes numerous businesses in advertising. His net worth has increased as a result of these activities.

Amarjit Singh Kiyam’s Interesting Facts

• Amarjit Singh Kiyam is the cousin of Footballer Jeakson Singh.
• Kritina Devi Thounaojam is also a cousin of Amarjit Singh Kiyam.
• The first player to play for the senior team who was born after 2000 was Amarjit Singh Kiyam.
• Amarjit Singh Kiyam hails from a poor family in Manipur.
• Amarjit Singh Kiyam is a gym lover and he frequently posts photos and videos of him working out.
• Amarjit Singh Kiyam’s favourite Indian Footballer is Baichung Bhutia.

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