Who is Midul Doley? FC Raengdai's hat-trick hero in the Durand Cup 2026
Midul with a great performance against TRAU FC
Midul Doley is the hat-trick hero in the Durand Cup 2026 as relying on his performance, FC Raengdai edged past TRAU FC in their first game, and delivered at the biggest stage of football, as it is Asia’s oldest football tournament.
With his performance, he pulled the attention of Indian football fans as he played a fearless kind of football and delivered impressive results.
The 21 year old forward, who was one of the key players for Chhaygaon when he featured in the I League 3 and scored 6 goals and finished as the joint top scorer alongside Baghpat FC’S Ningombam Engson Singh, as both of them netted the ball six goals for their teams.
The performance not only earned his team a great win in the Durand Cup 2026 but also made a great impact to seal an important win and introduced Midul Doley as one of the breakout stars of the competition.
Who is Midul Doley?
Midul Doley is an Indian football player who mainly plays as a forward with a very attacking intent who loves to score goals, and also looks to play for the team known for his pace, sharp movement inside the penalty area and intelligent positioning and also he is able to finish chances under immense pressure.
He is currently playing for FC Raengdai, a Meghalaya-based club that currently plays in the Durand Cup 2026 and put up a great performance and scored a hat-trick in the first game which made his name in the headlines.
Despite he is not a regular name in the Indian football system before the Durand Cup, right now after the game against TRAU FC, his fortune quickly changed and suddenly all the spotlight gave him an extra advantage.
Midul Doley has become one of the main attacking threats for FC Raengdai as he can score goals also his work rate is very impressive and apart from scoring creating half spaces for his teammates which helps the teammates to open the opponents’ defence, and these are some reasons that he played a very good game, which he left behind in the I-League 3.
What can he offer?
- He is very clinical in front of the goal, which made his appearance very special for the team as he has the ability to score goals for the team.
- Not only scoring goals but he is also capable of creating half spaces for his teammates which helps the teammates to open the opponents’ defence.
- Midul Doley has a good work rate and he is very energetic in the field, which allows him to stretch out the defence.
A big opportunity ahead for Midul Doley
After scoring three goals for the team Midul Doley has a good future ahead of him, which he needs to maintain in a good form and look to play his natural game and if he plays like he did last season for Chhaygaon.
He looks to continue his run of form for FC Raengdai in the Durand Cup 2026, as we all know the competition itself helped many young Indian prodigies earn their spot and make their names across Indian football.
As the competition moves into the crucial stages, all eyes will be on Midul Doley to see if he can deliver the same level of performance and continue his form to lead his side even further in the competition. For now, the Indian forward has already written his name into his own story.
Who is Midul Doley?
Midul Doley is a 21-year-old Indian footballer who plays as a forward for FC Raengdai. He is known for his pace, movement inside the box, work rate and clinical finishing.
How many goals did Midul Doley score against TRAU FC?
Midul Doley scored three goals, completing his first hat-trick in the Durand Cup and helping FC Raengdai secure an important victory.
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Rohit Mistri is a sports journalist from Kolkata with over two years of experience in the field. He has extensively covered Indian football, including major tournaments such as the Calcutta Football League and the Indian Super League. His work spans on-ground reporting, match coverage, and in-depth storytelling, along with interviews of prominent sporting personalities. Rohit brings strong communication skills and a deep passion for sports narratives to everything he writes.