Top five youngsters called up for India against Panama, Brazil and Uruguay

The 19-year-old Pramveer is the youngest player in the current Indian football team squad.

Khalid Jamil’s Indian national football team have three big games ahead in the upcoming international break as they are scheduled to play against the likes of Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay. 

It could be debated that participating in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 would have helped the next-gen Indian squad more in gaining experience. But without a doubt, the upcoming friendlies against top nations will get more eyes on the national team, something that Indian football needs at the moment. 

The Indian squad for September-October has a mix of youngsters and experienced players.

Here are five U-23 players that can make a name for themselves in the India kit against Brazil, Uruguay, and Panama. 

Pramveer Singh

The 19-year-old made his full debut for the Blue Tigers in a friendly against Tajikistan back in June and helped his side secure a 1-1 draw on the night. Pramveer has experience of playing in national colours since 2023, as he represented the Blue Colts in the U-17, U-20, and U-23 age groups. 

With respect to his club career, the centre-back made the move from Punjab FC to NorthEast United over the summer. Pramveer made his debut for the Highlanders in the recently concluded Durand Cup and with age on his side, the youngster’s career trajectory will only go upwards from here.  

Macarton Nickson

Moving from one NorthEast United player to another, it is safe to say Macarton Nickson’s stock has risen significantly since he made his debut for the Indian Super League (ISL) club back in 2023. The defensive midfielder has helped his club win the Durand Cup twice and has 68 appearances for the Highlanders. 

Macarton Nickson has represented India’s U-23 football team before making four appearances for the senior side. The 22-year-old’s last international cap came in the 3-1 loss to Tajikistan, and his presence in the team will be crucial against the likes of Panama, Brazil and Uruguay.  

Abhishek Singh Tekcham

Abhishek Singh Tekcham is probably the most exciting youngster in the Indian football team at the moment. The wingback is another player that represented India in the age bracket before playing for the Blue Tigers. 

Currently a part of Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Abhishek played six games in the 2026 Durand Cup. Abhishek’s last appearance for India came in March in the 2-1 win over Hong Kong, where the youngster put on a commendable performance in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. 

Ricky Meetei

The 20-year-old Bengaluru FC player has been called up to represent the Indian national football team. One thing that would help the youngster would be the fact that Ricky Meetei has a lot of experience playing for the Blue Colts in various age groups. 

Ricky Meetei made 7 appearances in the 2025-26 ISL season for BFC, helping his club to four wins. While he might not start games, expect Ricky to come on in the second half for Abhishek Singh Tekcham if his team would need his services. 

Mohammed Sanan

Mohammed Sanan has become a household name in Indian football after representing Jamshedpur FC over the past three seasons and performing significantly well. The 22-year-old has made 81 appearances for the club, scoring 13 goals in the process.

With Jamshedpur FC shutting down their operations, Sanan will now have to come out of his comfort zone, which may make him an even better winger.

On the international front, Sanan has made four appearances for the Indian football team in 2026 and he will surely add more caps to his name in the coming years.

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