Which clubs have sent most players to India U23 squad?

India U23 will play against Thailand on November 15.

The Indian U23 team aim to register another win on the road when they face Thailand on November 15. Naushad Moosa has announced a 23-member squad for the friendly against Thailand. The squad has multiple new faces compared to what Moosa carried when India U23 travelled to Indonesia last month.

India U23 played two friendlies in Indonesia last month. The Blue Colts remained unbeaten on the Indonesian tour with a win and a draw. This time, they will be taking on Thailand, and with new faces. In this article, we will take a look at the representation of each club and how many players they have sent to the India U23 squad.

Kerala Blasters FC – 4

Sumit Sharma, Mohammed Aimen, Vibin Mohanan, Korou Singh Thingujam

Kerala Blasters have the biggest contingent in the India U23 squad for the Thailand game. Some of the star performers of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers come from Kerala Blasters. Sumit Sharma is a key option for Naushad Moosa in the defense.

Mohammed Aimen, Vibin Mohanan, and Kourou will be aiming to make advances and break opposition defense with their creative capabilities. Aimen and Vibin shone in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers. While Kourou made his return to the team on the Indonesia tour. He will be looking to cement his place in the team.

Chennaiyin FC – 3

Mohanraj K, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Raj Basfore

Mohanraj K is one of those who might start as Moosa might look to experiment with goalkeeping options. Lalrinliana Hnamte is a key individual for India. He controls the centre of the park, providing an edge to the Blue Colts over the opposition.

Raj Basfore is one of the last-minute replacements for India. He has been included after Mohun Bagan players were declared unavailable. The youngster would not want to miss this opportunity to make his case for a place in the team.

Bengaluru FC – 3

Harsh Palande, Shivaldo Singh Chingangbam, Vinith Venkatesh

Harsh Palande sealed his place in the left-back role with his performances in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers. Shivaldo Singh and Vinith Venkatesh will be providing depth to India’s attacking options. S

hivaldo registered his name on the score sheet in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, proving that he can perform on the big stage. On the other hand, Vinith will be itching to show calibre as he has not received much game time recently.

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Punjab FC – 2

Manglenthang Kipgen, Singamayum Shami

The most glaring absence is of Muhammed Suhail, but still, the Punjab FC contingent has a plethora of talent to bring to the table. Singamayum Shami is one of the new faces in the squad.

Shami led India to the SAFF U-19 Championship this year and has earned his call-up through consistent performances. Kipgen has been in the headlines with his recent outings in the AIFF Super Cup, and he will be eager to replicate the same for the Blue Colts.

NorthEast United FC – 2

Dipesh Chauhan, Thoi Singh Huidrom

Dipesh had a decent performance last time, when India faced Indonesia. He has kept his place in the squad. Joining him from NorthEast United FC will be Thoi Singh Huidrom.

Thoi has had an underwhelming time in the India U23 squad. The match against Thailand will be a shot at redemption for the young Highlander.

FC Goa – 2

Ayush Dev Chhetri, Ronney Wilson

Ayush Dev Chhetri will be the sole representative of the Gaurs in the India U23 squad. He had an impressive Indonesian tour where he made his mark with his midfield prowess. Ayush was smart with his positioning, and his ability to help India keep possession proved to be a decisive factor.

Transfer to FC Goa has worked in favour of Ronney Wilson as Naushad Moosa has picked the centre-back for the U23 team. Ronney recently made his debut in the AFC Champions League 2, which reflects the trust that Manolo Marquez has in his abilities.

Thrissur Magic – 1

Kamaludheen AK

In what is a great advert for the Super League Kerala, Kamaludheen AK has received a call-up. He is playing for Thrissur Magic in SLK, where he has made five appearances for the franchise. In those five appearances, he has kept three clean sheets, nudging Naushad Moosa to make space for him in the squad.

Sporting Club Delhi – 2

Sanatomba Singh Yanglem, Alan Saji

The newly branded Sporting Club Delhi will have two youngsters in the India U23 camp. Both Sanatomba and Alan Saji are promising names who can make it big in their respective roles. They have started consistently for Delhi in the recently concluded AIFF Super Cup group stages. These minutes under their belt will help them to be at the top of their game right from the moment they are brought onto the pitch.

Mohammedan SC – 1

Lalthankima

Lalthankima is one of the late entrants, confirming the last-minute representation of Mohammedan SC in the squad. The 20-year-old youngster from has started in all the matches Mohammedan SC have played in the Durand Cup and Super Cup this season, registering two assists to his name.

East Bengal – 1

Joseph Justin

The East Bengal youth setup under Bino George has been consistently churning out results. This consistency is founded on talented youngsters like Joseph Justin. The defender has been a mainstay of the East Bengal defense in the RFDL League. Now is the time for him to take the leap and show his calibre playing for the India U23 side.

Classic FA – 1

Yaipharemba Chingakham

The hotbed of footballing talents in Manipur, Classic Football Academy, will again have their representation in the India U23 roster. In what is a huge achievement for the 17-year-old youngster, Yaipharemba Chingakham has made his way into the U23 team. He has been a part of the U20 team as well and is ready to make the shift to the bigger stage.

Gokulam Kerala FC – 1

Rahul Raju

The versatile Rahul Raju is another addition to the squad. The Gokulam Kerala FC lad can prove to be a decisive trick under Moosa’s sleeve as the youngster can fit into various roles. Whether he will appear against Thailand or not is a tricky question, but his potential to cement his place in the team cannot be denied.

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