Aibanbha Dohling

Aibanbha Kupar Dohling (born 23 March 1996) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.

Early career
Born in Sohra, Meghalaya, Dohling started his career in the youth ranks of Shillong Lajong. He was a part of the under-15 side that qualified for the final rounds of the Manchester United Premier Cup in 2010. Dohling then moved to the Tata Football Academy in 2011. While with Tata FA, Dohling played for the academy in various tournaments, including the I-League U19. He also represented Jharkhand in the Santosh Trophy.

After impressing for Tata against Bengaluru FC's under-19 side in the under-19 league, Dohling was offered a trial with the I-League club.

Shillong Lajong
On 4 January 2016, it was announced that Dohling returned to his former club, Shillong Lajong, before the I-League season. He made his professional debut for the club on 17 February 2016 against Mohun Bagan. He came on as an 83rd-minute substitute as Shillong Lajong drew the match 1–1. In the seasons that followed, Dohling became an essential part of Lajong's system and was also appointed the club's second captain ahead of the I-League 2018-19 season. He made 19 appearances for the club that season.

FC Goa
On 26 July 2019, Indian Super League club FC Goa confirmed the signing of Dohling, after a successful season with Shillong Lajong. He only made one appearance in the Indian Super League during the 2019–20 season, which limited his game time. Dohling then would go on to make further appearances in the 2020–21 and 2021–22 seasons. Dohling also won the 2019–20 Indian Super League Premiers and the 2021 Durand Cup with the club. He totally made 44 league appearances for the club across four seasons, scoring two goals besides having numerous assists.

Kerala Blasters
On 29 August 2023, Kerala Blasters announced the signing of Dohling on a three-year deal with an option to extend one more year. The Blasters reportedly paid FC Goa a reported fee of ₹1.45 crores for the transfer of Dohling, making it the most expensive signing in its history. He made his debut for the club on 21 September, in the season opener against Bengaluru FC at home, which the Blasters won 2–1. In the first away game of the season against Mumbai City on 8 October, Dohling was substituted in the 41st minute of the match after suffering an injury. On 11 October, the Blasters announced that the injury is expected to keep him out for the rest of the season.

Honours
Goa
 * Indian Super League Premiers: 2019–20
 * Durand Cup: 2021