IFL 2025-26: Complete squad lists of all teams

Ten clubs set to battle for glory in the 2025–26 Indian Football League (IFL) season

The much-anticipated Indian Football League (IFL) kicks off on February 27, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Indian domestic football. The opening matchday will feature an exciting double-header, with Namdhari taking on Aizawl FC, followed by Chanmari FC locking horns with Gokulam Kerala FC.

A total of 10 clubs will compete in this newly rebranded league, all aiming to make a strong early statement.

As anticipation builds for the season opener, let us take a closer look at the squads of each team heading into the 2025–26 campaign.

Aizawl FC squad

Goalkeepers:

John Lalruatfela, Lalhruai Tluanga, Vanlal Hriatpuia

Defenders:

Rohmingthanga, T Lalmuanawma, H Lalrempuia, Laldanmawia, C Zomuanpuia, Laldawngzuala, Stephen Lalrinfela

Midfielders:

Lalawmpuia Sailo, Vanlalhriatzuala K, Eric Remruatpuia Chhangte, Vanlalawmpuia, Malsawmzuala Tlangte, Laltlanzova, Isak Lalvenhima, JH Remlala, Felix Lalruatsanga, H Lalruatfela, Vincent Lalduhawma

Forwards:

Lalhriatpuia, Zomuansanga, Higor Renato Lopes De Oliveira Gomes

Namdhari Sports Academy squad

Goalkeepers:

Niraj Kumar, Jaita Singh, Nishan Singh

Defenders:

Akashdeep Singh, Kamalpreet Singh Grewal, Manbir Singh, Ravinder Singh, Chanpreet Singh, Karan Kumar Sharma, Balkaran Singh, Gurshan Singh, Lamine Moro

Midfielders:

Bhupinder Singh, Seilenthang Lotjem, Dharmpreet Singh, Emanuel Lalchhanchhuaha, Adersh Mattummal, Ajmer Singh, Seigougin Chongloi, Francis Nuer Addo

Forwards:

Jaskaranpreet Singh, Manvir Singh, Karandeep Singh, Aatma Singh, Najib Fuseini Ibrahim, Abdoulaye Diallo

Chanmari FC squad

Goalkeepers:

RS Lallawmzuala, Lalhruaitluanga, Zothanmawia

Defenders:

Zothanpuia, Lalrinchhana Tochhawng, Lalhmangaihsanga, K Lalruatdika, Malsawmsanga Renthlei, Laltluangliana, F Malsawmtluanga, Kyle Patrick Degelman

Midfielders:

Christopher Kamei, Crespo Vanlalhriatpuia, CVL Remtluanga, Lalthangliana, Lalmuanpuia, Joel Lalramengmawia, Michael Lalbiaksanga

Forwards:

Lalruatsanga, Lalpekhlua, ARON Vanlalrinchhana, Suanngaihmuana, KC Malsawmsanga, Rosangzuala, Joao Vitor De Paula Morais

Gokulam Kerala FC squad

Goalkeepers:

Rakshit Dagar, S Kunniyil, Kamaludheeen A K

Defenders:

Gursimrat Singh, Harpreet Singh, Athul Unnikrishnan, Soyal Joshy, Nidhin Krishna, Amid Arezou

Midfielders:

Rishad, Shighil, Sachu siby, Naseeb Rahman, M Kasimov

Forwards:

Samuel James Lyngdoh Kynshi, Savio Dias, Akshunna Tyagi, Aman CK, Rahul Raju, Moses Lalrinzuala, Francisco Perdomo Borges, John Kennedy Xavier da Costa, Thabiso Nelson Brown

Rajasthan United FC squad

Goalkeepers:

James Kithan, Bhabindra Malla Thakuri, Dinesh Choudhary

Defenders:

Cedric Kouame Gogoua, Gautam A Virwani, Novin Gurung, Kynsailang Khongsit, Gursimrat Singh Gill, Shafeel PP, Lalfelkima, Atharv Dandekar

Midfielders:

Pedro Astray Lopaz, Lunkim Seigoulun Khongsai, Alan Thapa

Forwards:

Amadou Soukouna, Gerard Artigas, Joseph Lalvenhima, Jaideep Singh, Pranjal Bhumij, Naoba Meitei, Thomyo Shimray

Real Kashmir FC squad

Goalkeepers:

Furkan Ahmad Dar, Jetli Sorokhaibam

Defenders:

Salam Ranjan Singh, Sanatomba Singh, Basit Ahmed Bhat, Hyder Yousuf, Shahid Nazir, Pardeep Singh, Habib Omar Fofana

Midfielders:

L. Khongsai, Mosa Ahmed Quereshi, Mohammad Inam, Seijoseph Haokip, Rohen Singh, Kamal Issah, Mamoud Oshie

Forwards:

Mohammad Asrar Rehber, Ahteeb Ahmad Dar, Aafreen Basharat Parray, Shedrack Charles, Djibril Fandje Toure

Sreenidi Deccan squad

Goalkeepers:

Aryan Niraj Lamba, Bhaskar Roy, Adhil Faizal

Defenders:

Abhash Thapa, Muhammad Hammad, Gurumukh Singh, Jagdeep Singh, Mohd Aqib, Deepak DP, Hardik Bhatt, Hadi Idrissou

Midfielders:

Ajay Chhetri, Phalguni Singh, Brandon Vanlalremdika, Abhijith K, R. Lalbiakliana, Lawmnasangzuala, Lalthankhuma, Emboklang Nongkhlaw, Lalronmawia, Pape Alassane Gassama, Rolieny Bonevacia, Fabrice Kah Nkwoh

Forwards:

Rashid CK, David Munoz, Paulo Pereira Dos Santos

Shillong Lajong FC squad

Goalkeepers:

W. Malngiang, Ranit Sarkar, Siwel Rymbai, Lakpa Lama

Defenders:

Kenstar Kharshong, Khyriem, Rudra Ved, E. Lalremtluanga, Aman Ahlawat, Saveme Tariang, L. Mawnai, Samuel Muansang, M. Kharbudnah

Midfielders:

Nelcen Kharbuli, D. Lyngdoh, Kynsai Ryngkhlem, M. Wahlang, T. Lamurong, Lamlallian, Abelson Jachi, Bless Vashum

Forwards:

Phrangki Buam, M. Lawphniaw, J. Vanlalhimpuia, E. Sana Mylliempdah, Figo Syndai, Abhay Gurung, D. Tongper

Dempo SC squad

Goalkeeper:

Ashish Sebi

Defenders:

M. Ali, S. Bagkar, D. Mascarenhas, Daniel, P. Pednekar, A. Kouakou, J.L.M Pena

Midfielders:

K. Hoble, N. Dias, S. Doungel, A. Costa, A. Morajkar, V. Colaco, V.V Harji, K. Buam, L. Rane, S.G Atehortua, C. Perez Roa

Forwards:

S. Rawat, M.L Joseph Jr, R.K Owusu

Diamond Harbour FC squad

Goalkeeper:

Sunata Malik, Dheeraj Singh, Mohd Arbaz

Defenders:

Melroy Assisi, Robilal Mandi, Naresh Singh, Ajith Kumar, Nitesh Darjee, Amzard Khan, Mikel Idiakez, Kolawole Afolabi

Midfielders:

S. Lalmuanpuia, L. Renthlei, P. Ramfangzauva, W.A Luwang, A. Adam, M. Mittal, Antonio Carrasquilla, Hugo Rodriguez

Forwards:

Halicharan Narzary, Bryce Miranda, P. Mahata, Girik Khosla, Jobby Justin, Akash Hemram, Ramdinthara, S. Harijan, Luka Majcen

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