Lalkhawpuimawia, fondly known as Mapuia, was part of Aizawl FC's Hero I-League winning squad in 2017. He spent two seasons there before moving to Goa to sign for Churchill Brothers SC in 2019. He scored five goals in 12 starts for the club in the 2019-20 season and was one of their best Indian performers. He joined Northeast United FC ahead of the 2020-21 season.