The lad from Manipur, who had bagged the I-League best defender award in the 2008-09 season, had a long stint with the national team and his club Churchill Brothers during which he matured as a player.
He has made 48 international appearances and has scored three goals, and his four-year association with Churchill Brothers as centre-back also turned out to be very productive.
Gouramangi was a part of the victorious Indian team that lifted the Nehru Cup (2007, 2009) and AFC Challenger Cup in 2008.
He won the award on the recommendation of national team coach Bob Houghton, which was endorsed by the AIFF technical committee.
"It is a great feeling to know that I have been selected for this prestigious award," said Gouramangi.
"I sincerely want to thank All India Football Federation, coach Bob Houghton, all the coaching staff and my fellow teammates for their support. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my entire Churchill Brothers colleagues and the management for their love and support throughout the years," said the defender.
Houghton also heaped praise on the talented defender. "He rightly deserves this award. He has been one the most consistent performers over the years."
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