GUWAHATI: FC Goa have announced the signing of Lalthuammawia Ralte, goalkeeper from Bengaluru FC, an official press statement issued on Monday said.
The 25-year-old from Mizoram is known for his distribution skills and ability to react quickly to save shots.
“I am honoured to have signed for FC Goa and am really looking forward to playing and learning from coach, Sergio Lobera. The team performed very well last year in the Indian Super League and Super Cup and I hope I can help the team achieve its target of winning the league,” Ralte said after the signing.
An agile goalkeeper who started his senior career with Shillong Lajong FC in 2011 and debuted against Churchill Brothers, Ralte contributed to Lajong’s success, taking them to the semi-finals of the Federation Cup the same year.
He joined defending I-League champions Bengaluru FC thereafter in the summer of 2014 and made his debut a few months later. The custodian helped Bengaluru FC to the I-League title once again in his debut season.
FC Goa head coach, Sergio Lobera had a specific, attacking brand of football that saw his team top the scoring charts in the last season of the Indian Super League.
Ralte’s style of play perfectly embodies the philosophy that the Spaniard uses.
“Despite the fact that he hasn’t played much during the last few seasons, we know about Ralte’s abilities and strengths. He is a goalkeeper who is comfortable with the ball at his feet. He has a great personality too and the skills we need for a goalkeeper to fit our style.”
This is FC Goa’s third signing after Lenny Rodrigues and Jackichand Singh.
