The Mizoram-born had a breakthrough Indian Super League season with the Highlanders under the Dutchman...
Before Lalthathanga Khawlhring, fondly known as Puitea, could make his full debut in the Indian Super League (ISL), he had to be content with a place on the bench for five games.
He made late appearances in each of the five games but the moment finally came when he made his first start for NorthEast United, more than a year after signing for the Highlanders.
Loaned out straight after joining the club in the summer of 2017 to Aizawl FC, Puitea was named in the XI against Mumbai City at home in November 2018.