IFL 2025-26 Top Scorers: Marcus Joseph tops list with seven goals; Hugo Diaz is in the list

Buam and Sana’s partnership for Shillong Lajong catching eye

The first round of the Indian Football League 2025-26 (IFL) season has ended after a bunch of exciting match-ups, and it is now time for the second phase of the tournament. The top six teams have a chance to play for the ISL promotion race, and in the championship stage, this is the second game of the round. While teams are still trying to find an impactful rhythm to continue, a few players and teams have already shown their levels as they have stepped up to make a difference in front of the goal.

With the transformation of the I-League into the Indian Football League (IFL), clubs are stepping into a new era, as this will be a new landmark for Indian football, entering a new chapter in the Indian footballing culture.

As the first phase of the current round comes to an end, the race for the IFL Golden Boot has taken a new turn. Marcus Joseph is still in the top with seven goals, as Antonio Moyano marches behind. Not only Antonio Moyano, but his teammate and midfield pair, Hugo Diaz, find themselves in the list with five goals, the same as Antonio Moyano.

The race for the IFL Golden Boot has begun with an electric spark, as the goal is the core part of any game. Goal is the heartbeat of any match; without scoring goals, it would be tough for any team to survive till the very end, as in the Indian Football League, many players have stepped up early to score as much as possible.

Dempo SC striker Marcus Joseph topped the list with seven goals. Buam and Sana from Shillong Lajong scored five goals for their respective sides. Antonio Moyano, Hugo Diaz, Buam and Sana are all in second place with five goals in the Indian Football League (IFL).

As the IFL continues to unfold, the legacy it brings and the competition among the top scorers begin.

Buam and Sana maintain the spot with five golas

If we are talking about goals and we don’t talk much about Shillong Lajong FC, it will not be done. One of the biggest early talking points from the Shillong Lajong team is that they find themselves second on the table in the Indian Football League (IFL) championship round, as Phrangki Buam has scored five goals so far.

He has been a key player for Shillong Lajong FC, impressing with his ability to create chances and intelligent movement in the final third, making him special. Representing the most exciting teams in the league, Buam has been very vital in keeping Shillong Lajong very strong.

With Buam, Everbrightson Sana has also scored five goals for Shillong Lajong FC in the Indian Football League(IFL) and made his name in the list. Shillong clicked a thrashing win against Chanmari FC, where they both scored for the team.

Antonio Moyano shines for Diamond Harbour FC along with Hugo Diaz

Among them, Bengal-based club Diamond Harbour FC also made a presence, as Antonio Moyano made their names in the list. Players from such clubs have also encouraged the legacy of the Indian Football League, as this makes the Golden Boot race very exciting for the fans. He also scored five goals for his club, which made him very important for the team.

In the Championship round, the Kolkata outfit has the clearest chance to get an automatic promotion to the ISL, as they scored for Diamond Harbour FC in the first game, which they faced Chanmari FC.

Alongside Antonio Moyano, the Spanish midfielder Hugo Diaz also made his name in the list for Diamond Harbour FC. He scored five goals for the Bengal outfit in this IFL edition. The partnership between Antonio Moyano and Hugo Diaz is the vital key for DHFC head coach Kibu Vicuna, as it’s the mantra of their success in the midfield area. From controlling the game to creating chances, they have done simultaneously multiple times for the team. Against Sreenidi Deccan FC at home, where they lost 2-1, Hugo Diaz scored the solitary goal for Diamond Harbour FC.

Marcus Joseph’s lead in the chart with seven goals

Marcus Joseph is a well-known name in the Indian Football League as well as in the Indian football circuit. Played for Mohammedan Sporting Club and many more, he is known for his ability to score and clinical finishing, with a lot of experience in the top-flight football.

Marcus Joseph is leading the goal scorer chart in the Indian Football League 2025-26 season with seven goals under his name with Dempo SC, with four players who have also scored the same number of goals.

He is a quality, reliable goal scorer for Dempo SC, known for his strength, intelligence and positioning. The Trinidad and Tobago international forward has been a key attacking player for Dempo SC in the 2025-26 Indian Football League season. His early goals have helped them a lot in the first few games.

Dempo SC played the first game in the IFL Championship round against Shillong Lajong FC, as they got a narrow draw against them. They are currently placed fifth on the championship round table with 11 points as they beat Rajasthan United FC in their last match.

Dempo SC got an advantage to get to the ISL next year as they have been in the ISL promotion race.

List of IFL 2025-26 Top Scorers

• Marcus Joseph jr (Dempo) – 7 goals
• Antonio Moyano (Diamond Harbour) – 5 goals
• Phrangki Buam (Shillong Lajong) – 5 goals
• Everbrightson Sana (Shillong Lajong) – 5 goals
• Hugo Diaz (Diamond Harbour) – 5 goals

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