Mayakannan Muthu started his football journey from Noble Football Academy in Tamil Nadu. His senior career began with Gokulam Kerala FC, where he made the transition from the reserve team to the first team and played a key role in winning the I-League title in the 2020/21 season.

He said, "I am thrilled to be joining NorthEast United FC. The club's ambition and their vision for the future really inspired me to come here. I look forward to working with the team and contributing to our success in the upcoming season." Excited." Mayakkannan on joining the club.

The following season, Mayanknan joined I-League debutants Srinidi Deccan, where he showed his versatility, playing primarily as an anchorman and a box-to-box midfielder. He also captained his former team in the 2023–24 season, where he led them to second place in the league.

The head coach said, "We are very pleased to have added Maikkannan. His versatility and work ethic make him a valuable addition to our midfield. I look forward to working with him and helping him progress as “Our aim is to achieve big things this season.” Juan Pedro Benali.