Rochharzela set to join IFL outfit Sreenidi Deccan on two-year deal
The winger has agreed a two-year deal with the Deccan Warriors.
Rochharzela is set to join Sreenidi Deccan FC on a two-year deal, with the winger agreeing terms with the Deccan Warriors, Khel Now understands. Sources close to the player have confirmed that the 27-year-old has finalised his move to the IFL side.
The agreement also includes an extension clause that could keep Rochharzela at the club beyond the initial two-year term if Sreenidi Deccan secures promotion to the Indian Super League (ISL). The move will see the experienced winger return to the Indian Football League after his time in the top flight with NorthEast United FC and Mohammedan SC.
Rochharzela brings in agility and experience to Sreenidi Deccan
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Rochharzela began his senior career with Aizawl FC, where he established himself as an attacking threat and one of the promising wide players from Mizoram. He enjoyed a particularly productive 2019-20 I-League campaign, scoring six goals for the club.
His performances earned him a move to the Indian Super League in 2020, when he joined NorthEast United FC. Rochharzela spent three seasons with the Highlanders, gaining valuable experience at the highest level of Indian club football. The winger subsequently returned to the I-League and joined Mohammedan SC. He was part of the Mohammedan side that secured promotion to the ISL in the 2023-24 season before continuing with the Kolkata-based club in their return to the top division.
Across his career, Rochharzela has primarily operated as a winger and has accumulated experience in both the I-League and ISL. He now enters the next chapter of his career with a move to Sreenidi Deccan, where he will be tasked with helping the Deccan Warriors in their push for promotion to the Indian Super League.
How will Rochharzela fit into Sreenidi Deccan’s system?
Rochharzela’s ability to play on either wing could give the Deccan Warriors valuable flexibility in attack. Rather than being restricted to one side, the winger can be deployed according to the opposition, the game state or the availability of other attacking players.
His pace and direct approach can help Sreenidi Deccan stretch opposition defences, particularly when he receives the ball in one-on-one situations. From either flank, he can look to attack his full-back, carry the ball into the final third and create opportunities for teammates.
His versatility could also allow the Deccan Warriors to switch their attacking focus during games. Rochharzela can start on one flank and move across during the match, giving Sreenidi Deccan another way of disrupting defenses without necessarily making a substitution.
For a side with promotion ambitions, that flexibility could be particularly useful across a long IFL campaign. Alongside his experience of playing in the ISL, Rochharzela’s ability to operate on both wings gives the Deccan Warriors an experienced and adaptable option in the attacking third.
Which club is Rochharzela joining?
Rochharzela is set to join Sreenidi Deccan FC for the upcoming IFL season.
How long is Rochharzela’s contract with Sreenidi Deccan?
The winger has agreed to a two-year deal with the Deccan Warriors.
Which clubs has Rochharzela played for?
Rochharzela began his senior career with Aizawl FC before playing for NorthEast United FC in the ISL and later Mohammedan SC.
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