ISL 2024-25: Clubs with most players out on loan

A look at the players who are currently out on loan in search of furthering their careers.

The Indian Super League (ISL) clubs have had a history of loaning out players every season to other clubs. Loan systems in place allow young aspiring talent to gain invaluable experience playing for other teams.

A system which is employed across continents allows clubs to keep tabs on these promising players while effectively managing their squads. It helps them track their progression and also allows their parent clubs to make a decision about their futures at the club.

The ISL successfully used the loan system

Players like Romeo Fernandes who played for Athletico Paranaense on a short loan spell from FC Goa, showcase the importance of that system. Loans are an effective way for players to gain exposure and build on their existing skill set.

During this ongoing season, promising players like Punjab FC‘s Nihal Sudeesh have the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of their successful predecessors. A successful loan spell could also help Indian players fastrack themselves into national squad prospects.

Apart from Mohun Bagan Super Giant, all other ISL clubs have loaned out players this season to the grassroots leagues below the top division of Indian football.

Here’s a look at the young prospects who have been loaned out by the clubs this season:

Kerala Blasters

• Nihal Sudeesh – Punjab FC
• Likmabam Rakesh – Punjab FC
• Bikash Singh – Mohammedan SC
• Mohammed Arbaz– Real Kashmir FC
• Muhammad Ajsal– Gokulam Kerala FC
• Thomas Cherian – Churchill Brothers SC

Punjab FC

• Tejas Krishna– Rajasthan United

Mohammedan SC

• Tangva Ragui – SC Bengaluru
• Sajal Bag – Minerva Punjab FC
• Tanmoy Ghosh – Rajasthan United
• Thokchom James Singh– Minerva Punjab FC

Mumbai City FC

• Amey Ranawade– Odisha FC
• Seilenthang Lotjem– Sreenidhi Deccan FC

FC Goa

• Raynier Fernandes – Odisha FC
• Glan Martins – Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Odisha FC

• Hitesh Sharma– Mumbai City FC

Chennaiyin FC

• Bijay Chhetri – Colon FC
• Prateek Kumar Singh – Dempo SC

Bengaluru FC

• Salam Johnson Singh– SC Bengaluru

NorthEast United FC

• Alfred Lalruotsang– Rajasthan United

The loan opportunity offer players opportunities to develop their skills and gain invaluable real-time match experience. Loans allows clubs to prepare young prospects for higher competitive levels in the future and pave their careers in football.

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