29 year old Mizoram-born Lalkhawpuimawia, also known as Mapuia, played football locally before making it to the Mizoram Premier League, where he played for Chhinga Veng FC.
He then played in the I-League for Aizawl FC (2018/19) and Churchill Brothers (2019/20) before earning a move to the ISL.
That move came ahead of the 2020/21 season, when Lalkhawpuimawia join the Highlanders.
🚨𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭-𝟮𝟮🚨
A vital cog of the strike force upfront. Mapuia is back for more.💪#StrongerAsOne pic.twitter.com/kUtQ8mSluQ
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) August 31, 2021