Durand Cup 2025: Top three players to watch out in Jamshedpur FC vs Diamond Harbour FC

Jamshedpur FC will be under a new coach, Steven Dias.

The two of the best teams in this competition face off against each other in an encounter at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in the Steel City of Jamshedpur. Home team Jamshedpur FC have so far won every single game in this competition and have registered two clean sheets out of three games.

Diamond Harbour were placed in the group of death alongside two Kolkata giants, Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mohammedan SC. They thrashed Border Security Force 8-1 and also edged past the Black Panthers before succumbing to a final defeat against the Mariners.

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As a fiery clash at the Furnace gears up, in this feature article, we shall find out the top three players to keep an eye on in the upcoming quarter-final fixture between Jamshedpur FC and Diamond Harbour FC.

3. Nishu Kumar (Jamshedpur FC)

The former East Bengal left-back knows what it means to play at big occasions and to make his impact felt. From helping Bengaluru FC in the AFC Cup to winning the ISL in 2019, the boy from Muzzafarnagar is a big-match player. He is set to play a crucial role in the next game against Diamond Harbour.

Nishu has so far been excellent in the Durand Cup and has seamlessly transitioned perfectly into the Red Miners camp. After Uvais’ departure, he has stepped in perfectly to continue dominating the left flank. He will be tasked with the responsibility of getting the better of DHFC strikers.

2. Luka Majcen (Diamond Harbour FC)

The news of Punjab FC parting ways with the Slovenian striker was astonishing, as he has been their dominating force upfront for the last two years. DHFC wasted no time in acquiring his services, and in no time, he proved why he is regarded as one of the finest strikers in Indian football.

He has scored four goals so far and is ranked joint second in the contenders for the Golden Boot Award. He will be tasked with the responsibility to pierce through the JFC defence and find his name in the scoresheet. Vicuna will rely upon his brilliance to help DHFC get past the Red Miners.

1. Pronay Halder (Jamshedpur FC)

At a time when it felt that a series of injuries had almost ended Pronay’s career, the former Indian international showed the world that he still has a lot of football left in him. After Javi’s departure, coach Khalid handed over the captain’s armband to his most trusted general, and Pronay did not disappoint.

Not only has he been a dominating force in the midfield, but he has also led his team from behind. He is seen motivating the young guns during a drinks break. At a time when JFC will be without Khalid Jamil, all eyes will be on Pronay and Dias if they can propel the Red Miners into the Durand Cup semi-finals.