Irfan Yadwad (born 19 June 2001) is an Indian professional football player who plays as a forward for Indian Super League club Chennaiyin and the India national team.[1][2][3]
International career
On 5 November 2024, Yadwad got selected for the 26-man probable national squad camp ahead of India national team's friendly against Malaysia.[4] On 18 November 2024, he made his international debut for India against Malaysia, which ended in a 1–1 draw.[5]
Personal life
Yadwad was born in South Goa. His father works as a carptener and was a former footballer himself, but he only played in local tournaments.
In 2019, Yadwad endured a meniscus injury in a local tournament in Chandor, Goa. He was out for three months and was asked to contemplate quitting the sport but he recovered from the injury, thanks to relentless support from his father.[6][7][8][9]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 11 December 2024[10]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | AFC | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bengaluru United | 2022–23 | I-League 2 | 11 | 13 | — | — | — | 11 | 13 | |||
| Chennaiyin | 2023–24 | Indian Super League | 17 | 1 | 3[a] | 1 | 3[b] | 0 | — | 23 | 2 | |
| 2024–25 | Indian Super League | 12 | 2 | — | 3[b] | 0 | — | 15 | 2 | |||
| Total | 29 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 4 | ||
| Chennaiyin B | 2024 | RFDL | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 42 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 17 | ||
- ^ Appearance(s) in Super Cup
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in Durand Cup
International
- As of 18 November 2024[11]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | |
Honours
Club
Panjim Footballers
- Goa Police Cup: 2021
Bengaluru United
- Stafford Challenge Cup: 2023
References
- ^ "Irfan Yadwad's profile". indiansuperleague.com.
- ^ "The Times Of India". The Times of India. 5 November 2024.
- ^ "Owen Coyle on Chennaiyin FC's win, Irfan Yadwad and their ongoing season". 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Manolo Márquez names 26 probables for Malaysia friendly". AIFF. 5 November 2024.
- ^ "Rahul Bheke's fiery header helps India draw 1-1 with Malaysia". AIFF. 18 November 2024.
- ^ "ISL 2024-25: From almost quitting football to getting maiden India call-up, Chennaiyin's Irfan only wants to look ahead". Sportstar. 6 December 2024.
- ^ "Irfan Yadwad rises from injury to become an India international". Times of India. 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Irfan Yadwad blazing his own path". Deccan Herald. 18 April 2023.
- ^ "Who is Irfan Yadwad - Chennaiyin FC's new striker signing". Sportskeeda. 1 July 2023.
- ^ Irfan Yadwad at Soccerway
- ^ "Irfan Yadwad". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 10 December 2024.