Dallalmoun Gangte is the captain of the India U17 men’s football team, and on 11 November 2026 he announced himself to Indian football with a hat-trick in a 4-2 win over Singapore in the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. Wearing the number 10 shirt, the midfielder scored in the 29th minute, from the penalty spot in the 61st, and again in the 83rd minute to steer India to victory in their Group E opener at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Malaysia.
Singapore twice pegged India back, but Gangte’s three goals and a late strike from substitute Ristik Maity sealed all three points. Head coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo praised his captain afterwards, calling a hat-trick at international level “a special achievement”. This biography covers Gangte’s age, position, the Singapore hat-trick, India’s road to the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 and his net worth.
Quick Facts
| Age | 16 years old (as of November 2026) |
| Birthplace | Not publicly disclosed |
| Height | Not publicly disclosed |
| Occupation | Footballer (midfielder) |
| Known For | Captain of India U17; hat-trick in India’s 4-2 win over Singapore, AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers |
| National Team | India U17 (captain) |
| Jersey Number | 10 |
| Net Worth 2026 | Not publicly disclosed |
Early Life and Rise Through the India U17 Setup
Very little has been publicly reported about Dallalmoun Gangte’s early life, and details such as his birthplace, family and schooling have not been disclosed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) or in media coverage. What is known is that he has come through the India U17 national team setup and earned the trust of head coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo, who handed him the captain’s armband for the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers.
That trust says a great deal: youth captains are chosen for leadership and composure as much as talent, and Gangte showed both against Singapore, dragging India back into the match twice and then winning it. His date of birth is listed as 11 July 2010 by the sports data provider Sportradar, which would make him 16, but the AIFF has not published his date of birth, so that detail should be treated as listed rather than officially confirmed.
Career with India U17
Dallalmoun Gangte plays as a midfielder for the India U17 men’s team, wearing the number 10 shirt and captaining the side, according to the AIFF’s match report and Sportradar’s player listing. The number 10 is traditionally the playmaker’s shirt, and Gangte lived up to it against Singapore, scoring from open play, from the penalty spot and from a follow-up volley.
India are chasing a second successive qualification for the AFC U17 Asian Cup finals, having taken part in the 2026 edition, as reported by Khel Now. India began their Group E campaign with the 4-2 win over Singapore on 11 November 2026, and Palestine lead the group after beating Guam 5-0, which makes India’s remaining fixtures — Guam on 14 November, Palestine on 17 November and hosts Malaysia on 20 November — decisive for qualification.
Like fellow young Indian footballer Suhail Bhat, Gangte is part of a new generation of Indian players coming through the youth national teams. For any young footballer, the dream is to follow the path of the game’s greats — including Cristiano Ronaldo — and a captain’s hat-trick in a continental qualifier is the kind of performance that gets a player noticed.
The Hat-Trick Against Singapore
The match report from the AIFF tells the story of a game India had to win the hard way. Singapore took the lead in the 27th minute through Izzan Farid, but India equalised two minutes later when Gangte shrugged off his marker and, as the Singapore defence closed in, slammed the ball on the turn between goalkeeper Ilhad Rezal and the right post, as described by the AFC.
Gangte had a chance to put India ahead two minutes into the second half but dragged his effort wide. India’s persistence paid off in the 60th minute, when Hee brought down Hrishikesh Manavathi and Gangte confidently converted the penalty, placing his shot beyond Rezal’s reach into the top right corner. Singapore equalised again five minutes later, when Ahmad Izzan headed home from a corner to make it 2-2.
The winner came in the 83rd minute. Gangte followed up a save from Rezal off David Irom’s strike with a low volley past the prone goalkeeper to complete his hat-trick and put India 3-2 ahead. Substitute Ristik Maity made sure of the win a minute before full time, picking up a loose ball after a collision between Rezal and Manavathi to slot home into an empty net, as reported by the AFC.
Coach Wadoo was delighted with his captain. “I am very happy for Gangte. Scoring a hat-trick at the international level is a special achievement, and he deserves credit for his performance,” he said, as reported by ANI. The win put India second in the Group E points table after the first round of matches, behind Palestine on goal difference.
India’s qualification campaign continues with three more Group E fixtures at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium. They face Guam on Saturday, 14 November 2026, in what will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides at U17 level. Guam lost their opener 5-0 to Palestine, so India will be expected to win, but Wadoo has stressed that improvements are still needed after the hard-fought Singapore victory.
India then face group leaders Palestine on 17 November and finish against hosts Malaysia on 20 November. Only the group winners and the best runners-up advance to the finals in Uzbekistan in 2027, so every goal and every point matters.
Dallalmoun Gangte Net Worth 2026
Dallalmoun Gangte’s net worth has not been publicly disclosed, and no reliable estimate exists. He is a youth international at the start of his football career, with no professional club contract publicly reported, and youth players do not earn the salaries or endorsement income of senior professionals. Any website claiming a specific net worth figure for him is guessing.
His earning potential will depend on what comes next: a club contract and a move into senior football. For now, his value is measured in goals and leadership, not money.
Personal Life
Dallalmoun Gangte is a minor, and this biography covers only his public sporting career. Details about his family, schooling and life away from football have not been publicly reported, and they are not included here. What is public is his role on the pitch: captain of India U17, number 10, and the match-winner against Singapore.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dallalmoun Gangte?
Dallalmoun Gangte is 16. His date of birth is listed as 11 July 2010 by Sportradar, though the AIFF has not officially confirmed it.
What position does Dallalmoun Gangte play?
Dallalmoun Gangte plays as a midfielder for the India U17 men’s team. He wears the number 10 shirt and captains the side.
How many goals did Dallalmoun Gangte score against Singapore?
Dallalmoun Gangte scored a hat-trick — three goals — in India’s 4-2 win over Singapore on 11 November 2026. He scored in the 29th minute, from the penalty spot in the 61st minute, and again in the 83rd minute.
Which club does Dallalmoun Gangte play for?
No club affiliation has been publicly reported for Dallalmoun Gangte. He is known as a player for the India U17 national team, which he captains.
What is Dallalmoun Gangte’s height?
Dallalmoun Gangte’s height has not been publicly reported by any reliable source, so it is not listed in this biography.
What is Dallalmoun Gangte’s net worth in 2026?
Dallalmoun Gangte’s net worth has not been publicly disclosed, and no reliable estimate exists. He is a youth international at the start of his career, with no professional club contract publicly reported.
