Singamayum Shami is an emerging football sensation from India who recently shot to fame after captaining the India U-19 national football team to a thrilling victory in the SAFF U-19 Championship 2025. Known for his composure, leadership, and exceptional free-kick abilities, Shami has quickly become one of the most talked-about young talents in Indian football.
Born on April 18, 2007, in Manipur, India, Singamayum Shami hails from a state renowned for producing exceptional football talent. According to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), Shami represented the Punjab Football Association at the state level, indicating his early exposure to competitive football outside his home state.
Shami currently plays as a midfielder for Punjab FC, a prominent club in the Indian Super League (ISL). In the 2024-2025 ISL season, Shami made five appearances for Punjab FC, demonstrating his versatility in midfield. On March 6, 2025, Shami etched his name in ISL history by scoring a goal against Hyderabad FC at the age of 17 years and 322 days, becoming the youngest-ever goal-scorer in the league’s history.
Shami played a pivotal role in India’s title-winning campaign at the 2025 SAFF U-19 Championship. In the final against Bangladesh, Shami scored a stunning goal from a direct free-kick, giving India the lead in a high-stakes match. Despite Bangladesh equalizing through Mohammad Joy Ahamed, the game ended 1-1 and moved to a tense penalty shootout.
Under pressure, India fell behind after missing one of their early penalties while Bangladesh scored their first three. However, dramatic misses by Bangladesh in their final two kicks gave India a lifeline. In a fitting finale, Captain Singamayum Shami stepped up to take the decisive penalty—and calmly slotted it home to seal a 4-3 shootout victory and secure the championship.
