India U17 SAFF 2025 squad: Which academy each player represents?

The Indian U17 team is currently playing in the SAFF U17 Championship 2025.

The Indian U17 team is gearing up for its biggest test as the AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers are just two months away. Before the qualifiers, the Blue Colts are bolstering their preparations in the SAFF U17 Championship 2025.

India are the defending champions of the SAFF U17 Championship, and they would want to replicate the same this time around. The start to their campaign has been incredible with a jaw-dropping 6-0 victory against Maldives on Tuesday. Several players starred for India in the tournament opener and are expected to continue their form with the AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers around the corner.

In this article, we will introduce you to each player and the academy/club they belong to.

India U17 Squad

Goalkeepers

Maroof Shafi – Goalkeeper – AIFF FIFA Talent Academy

Manashjyoti Baruah – Goalkeeper – Reliance Foundation Young Champs

Rajrup Sarkar – Goalkeeper – Zinc Football Academy

Defenders

Shubham Poonia – Defender – NorthEast United FC

Konthoujam Korou Meitei – Defender – Classic Football Academy

Md Aimaan Bin – Defender – Sudeva Delhi FC

Houlungou Mate – Defender – Football 4 Change Academy

R Lawmsangzuala – Defender – AIFF FIFA Talent Academy

Yumnam Maldino Singh – Defender – AIFF FIFA Talent Academy U17

Indra Rana Magar – Defender – Reliance Foundation Young Champs

Midfielders

Thokchom Diamond Singh – Midfielder – AIFF FIFA Talent Academy

Thanggoumang Touthang – Midfielder – Football 4 Change Academy

Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam – Midfielder – NorthEast United FC

Nitishkumar Metei Yengkhom – Midfielder – Chennaiyin FC

Wangkhem Denny Singh – Midfielder – Football Club Mangalore

Abrar Ali Baba – Midfielder – Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Kamgouhao Doungel – Midfielder – Football 4 Change Academy

Dallalmuon Gangte – Midfielder – NorthEast United FC

Strikers

Aazim Parveez Najar – Striker – Downtown Heroes FC

Rahan Ahmed – Striker – AIFF FIFA Talent Academy U17

Lesvin Rebelo – Striker – FC Goa

Hrishikesh Charan Manavathi – Striker – Bengaluru FC

KH Azlaan Shah – Striker – Minerva Academy

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