The 2025 Durand Cup, the 134th edition of the tournament, was marred by numerous ISL clubs opting out of participating in the competition after the top-flight league was put on hold due to a disagreement between FSDL and AIFF over the MRA renewal. Still, Asia’s oldest football tournament found a way to continue as usual, with three Kolkata giants, along with two more ISL clubs, including holders NorthEast United, registering their name for the contest. This edition has also opened opportunities for participants across various divisions and regions, making it the first time the competition will be hosted in five states. The 24 teams are divided into six groups, with the winners and the two best-ranked teams moving into the quarterfinals. The 2025 Durand Cup will kick off on July 23, ending with the final on 23 August 2025 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Here are the squad lists for all teams participating in Durand Cup 2025:
Group A
East Bengal
Goalkeepers: Prabhsukhan Gill, Debjit Majumder, Gourav Shaw
Defenders: Provat Lakra, Anwar Ali, Lalchungnunga, Mohammad Rakip, Martand Raina, Gursimrat Singh, Suman Dey
Midfielders: Edmund Lalrindika, Nandhakumar Sekar, Naorem Mahesh, Saúl Crespo, Souvik Chakrabarti, Jeakson Singh, Bipin Singh, Lalramsanga, Tanmay Das, Mohammed Rashid, PV Vishnu, Mark Zothanpuia
Forwards: Dimitrios Diamantakos, David Lalhlansanga, Jesin TK
Head Coach: Oscar Bruzon
Namdhari
Goalkeepers: Niraj Kumar, Avtar Singh
Defenders: Manbir Singh, Akashdeep Singh, Gurshan Singh, Chanpreet Singh, Lamine Moro, Karan Sharma, Kamalpreet Singh
Midfielders: Manvir Singh, Dharmpreet Singh, Karandeep Singh, Amandeep Singh, Nimratpal Singh, Jassa Singh, Sehnaj Singh, Seilenthang Lotjem, Bhupinder Singh
Forwards: Cledson Carvalho, Daljinder Singh, Jaskanpreet Singh, Aatma Singh, Rohit
Head Coach: Fernando Capobianco
South United
Goalkeepers: Nishant N, Sunil Singh, Khulakpam Saroj
Defenders: Paul Raj, Abdul Salha, Francis Xavier, Talib Nazir, Rowan James, Noel S, Euhan Kuruvilla, Arfan Sayed
Midfielders: Roswell Joseph, Ahmad Dar, Farhan Fayaz, Tharun Kumar, Prajwal Gowda, Rinshid V, Muhammad Afnan, Satminlun Khongsai
Forwards: Nirupam Gowda
Indian Air Force
Goalkeepers: Shibinraj Kunniyil, Subhajit Basu
Defenders: Jijo Jerone, Mohd Aqib, Sankit, Tombing Guiziam, Saurav Mowal, Arashpreet Singh, Ashok Kumar, Ankur Singh
Midfielders: Samuel Vanlalpeka, Alkesh, Naorem Singh, Akhish Cyril, Manimaran R, Amarnath
Forwards: Saurav Sadhukhan, Aman Khan, Vivek Kumar, Mandeep Singh, Yash Teotia
Head Coach: Priya Darshan
Group B
Mohun Bagan
Goalkeepers: Vishal Kaith, Deeprobat Ghosh, Priyansh Dubey
Defenders: Abhishek Singh, Dippendu Biswas, Muhammed Bilal, Asish Rai, Roshan Singh, Tom Aldred, Leewan Castanha, Sahil Inamder
Midfielders: Anirudh Thapa, Abhishek Suryavanshi, Sahal Samad, Deepak Tangri, Apuia, Thumsol Tongsin
Forwards: Liston Colaco, Manvir Singh, Kiyan Nassiri, Suhail Bhat, Karan Rai, Pasang Tamang, Jamie Maclaren, Jason Cummings
Head Coach: Jose Molina
Mohammedan SC
Goalkeepers: Subhajit Bhattacharya, Shubhadip Pandit
Defenders: Mohammed Jasim, Suvendu Malik, Dinesh Meitei, Arpit Chettri, Paogoumang Singson, Joseph Lalmuanawma, Upen Tudu, Baidyanath Murmu, Sajad Paray, Bikash Singh
Midfielders: Tangva Ragui, Sajal Bag, Bamiya Samad, Yash Chickro, Lalngaihsaka
Forwards: Lalthankima, Shiba Mandi, Adinson Singh, Ashley Koli, Maharabam Maxion, Lalro Thlanga, Anshu Raza
Head Coach: Mehrajuddin Wadoo
Diamond Harbour
Goalkeepers: Arit Hazra, Susnata Malik, Mirshad K
Defenders: Robilal Mandi, Wungngayam
Muirang, Sairuatkima, Melroy Assisi, Bikramjit Singh, Naresh Singh, Ajith Kumar, Nayan Tudu
Midfielders: Lalliangsanga Renthlei, Wahengbam Luwang, Paul Ramfangzauva, Suprodip Hazra, Malsawmzuala
Forwards: Clayton Silva, Shaiborlang Kharpan, Supriya Pandit, Jobby Justin, Naro Hari Shrestha, Samuel Lalmuanpuia, Mahesh Khosla, Ramdinthara, Akash Hemram, Hali Charan Narzary, Luka Majcen
Head Coach: Kibu Vicuna
Border Security Force
Goalkeepers: Sonu Lal, Harpreet Singh
Defenders: Ishan Gupta, Harpreet, Agou Lenthang, Navjot Singh, Harmandeep Singh, Navjot Panesar, Mohd Aasif, Sunil Karali, Lakhwinder Singh
Midfielders: Sanjog Jha, Krishnan Sanan, Bipul Khan, Khraw Borlong, Asif Khan, Banteinam Sadap, Piyush Bhandari
Forwards: Kishori, Nilambar SA, Lalrem Kima, Koushik Barman
Head Coach: Gurjit Singh Atwal
Group C
Jamshedpur FC
Goalkeepers: Albino Gomes, Ayush Jena, Amrit Gope
Defenders: Nishu Kumar, Ashutosh Mehta, Pratik Chaudhari, Kartik Choudhary, Sarthak Golui, Jestin George, Stephen Eze, Nikhil Barla, Calvin Baretto, Praful Kumar YV
Midfielders: Germanpreet Singh, Rei Tachikawa, Pronay Halder, Mobashir Rahman, Jayesh Rane, Sourav Das, Chawngthu Lalhriatpuia
Forwards: Manvir Singh, Mohammed Sanan, Sreekuttan VS, Ritwik Das, Vincy Barretto, Suhair VP, Daniel Lalhimpuia, Lawmsangzuala
Head Coach: Khalid Jamil
Indian Army
Goalkeepers: Sayad Kadir, Muhammed Shanoos, Gagandeep Singh
Defenders: Pardeep Singh, Umesh Tirkey, Sunil B, Zothanpuia, Shafeel PP, Premkumar SK, Harman Singh, Boinao Singh, Samananda Singh, Nitin, Commandant Singh, Dilon Chettri
Midfielders: Lethaolen Khongsai, Christopher Kamei, Elangbam Meitei, Wangden Tamang, Samir Murmu, Lalhmingchhuanga, Sochin Chhetri
Forwards: Liton Shil, Ronaldo Singh, Abhishek Powar, Shubham Rana, Shaik Muzeeb, Rahul Ramakrishnan, Bidshyasagar Singh, Deepak Singh
Head Coach: Sudhir Mishra
1 Ladakh
Goalkeepers: Mohit Dayal, Tsewang Norbu, Stanzin Dawa
Defenders: Stanzin Wangdan, Prajal Tushir, Hendry Antonay, Andrew Gurung, Siju S, Tsewang Rahula
Midfielders: Stanzin Angdus, Tsewang Sangdup, V Vignesh, Umasankar, Zodingsanga Ralte, Karthik Govind, Dwenjyoti Gogoi
Forwards: Tsering Namgial, Kamalesh P, KS Shikhar, A Regan, A Ajay, Tushar Singh, Jigmet Stanzin, Imran Ali, Stanzin Jigmet, Arip Hussain, Bhaaranyu Bansal
Head Coach: Rajan Mani
Tribhuvan Army
Squad: Bikesh Kuthu, Ripu Bhulan, Bharat Chaudhary, Ananta Tamang, Yogesh Gurung, Aviskar Khadka, Gillespye Karki, Sekhar Jimee, Niranjan Dhami, George Karki, Niraj Chaudhary, Disanta Rai, Padam Tamang, Anil Bomjan, Dinesh Henjan, Phatteman Ghale, Naresh Kumar, Nawayug Shrestha, Kunsang Lama, Anubhab Puri, Sidhnata Chaudhary, Shrijan Dani, Sajan Tamang, Nabin Pariyar, Sandesh Khatri, Birochan Tamang, Bhupendra Jung, Samit Shrestha, Aayush Timnsina, Nabin Lama
Head Coach: Meghraj KC
Group D
Bodoland
Goalkeepers: Khwmdwn Brahma, Ebiro Mochari, Meghraj Basumatary, Birkhang Daimary
Defenders: Danswrang Basumatary, Didwm Hazowary, Bibung Narzary, Nabin Rabha, Rustam Brahma, Urjoy Brahma, Manabir Basumatary, Abdul Samed
Midfielders: Subham Chetry, Pedro Ashtray, Junior Nkengue, Timothi Narzary, Nayan Kumar, Biliphang Mochahary
Forwards: Pranjal Bhumij, Kaushik Daimari, Gwgwmsar Gayary, Nicodim Narjary, Jehova Hmar, Mitinga Dwimary, Jwngbla Brahma, Arjun Mardi, Robinson Rendon, Maheshwar Mushahary, Matias Kisku
Head Coach: Khlain Syiemlieh
Punjab FC
Goalkeepers: Ravi Kumar, Aayush Deshwal, Muheet Shabir
Defenders: Muhammed Uvais, Bijoy V, Khaimingthang Lhungdim, Manav Singh, Rakesh Meitei, Thoungamba Singh, Pramveer, Suresh Meitei s
Midfielders: Nikhil Prabhu, Ricky Shabong, Princeton Rebello, Vinit Rai, Manglenthang Kipgen, Singamayum Shami, Rishikanta Meitei, Leon Augustine
Forwards: Ninthoi Meetei, Vishal Yadav, Muhammad Suhail, Omang Dodum, Ranjeet Singh, Sanathoi Singh
Head Coach: Panagiotis Dilmperis
Karbi Anglong Morning Star
Goalkeepers: Gojen Hanse, Wellyster Mendes, Siddharth Rana
Defenders: Benrithung Humtsoe, Komalson Rongphar, Hemba Meetei, Ben Nash, Lalmuanawma, Somon Teron, Khupminlun, Harbamon Timung
Midfielders: Sujit Singh, Sangti Janai, Victor Jackson
Forwards: Joseph Olaleye, Lunminlen Haokip, Lalrokima, Muhammed Nisham, Malongkiri Tisso, Mukesh Timung, Chanso Horam
Head Coach: Laldinsang Pudaite
Indo-Tibetan Border Police
Goalkeepers: Ugesh Lama, AB Wiraibou
Defenders: Laishram, Subhendu Mandi, Wanboklang Lyngkoi, Donborlang Nongkynrih, Arun Jyoti, Pradipta Biswas, Rahul Karjee, Lallenmang Sitihou
Midfielders: Solomon Mangte, Sangkar Singh, Lungunhao Sitlhou, Mukesh Minz, Jetison
Forwards: Srikumar Karjee, Pulung Daimary, Hemraj Bhujel, Subasa Pradhan, Seiminthang Haokip, Renedy Singh
Head Coach: Surojit Kumar
Group E
Shillong Lajong
Goalkeepers: Siwel Rymbai, Ranit Sarkar, Lakpa Lama, Deepak Singh
Defenders: Kenstar Kharshong, Kitboklang Khyriem, Ephraim Lalremtluanga, Saveme Tarlang, Sairem Singh, Samuel Muansang, Aman Ahlawat, Rudra Ved
Midfielders: Damaitphang Lyngdoh, Gladdy Kharbuli, Wadajied Ryngkhlem, Tremiki Lamurong, Maxderidoff Wahlang, Hamedamanbha Wahlang, Babysunday Marngar, Bless Vashum
Forwards: Everbrighton Sana, Deibormame Tongper, Phrangki Buam, Sheen Sohktung, Figo Syndai, Abhay Gurung
Head Coach: Birendra Thapa
NorthEast United
Goalkeepers: Gurmeet Singh, Dipesh Chauhan, Armang Tamang
Defenders: Dinesh Singh, Tondonba Singh, Miguel Zabaco, Asheer Akhtar, Robin Yadav, Redeem Tlang, Buanthanglun Samte
Midfielders: Mayakkannan, Louis Nickson, Andres Gaitan, Thoi Singh, Bekey Oram, Lalbiakdika, Arshaf AK, Danny Meitei, Fredy Chawngthansanga
Forwards: Jairo Bustara, Jose Manuel, Parthib Gogoi, Alaeddin Ajaraie, Ankith P, Lalrinzuala, Jithin M.S
Head Coach: Juan Pedro Benali
Rangdajied United
Goalkeepers: Kerichard Lyngdoh, Meshan Sumer, Banteilang Rymbai
Defenders: Matlut Makri, Danzel Derique, Judiciousman Khonglah, Bantiplang Khongsoh, Denelson Pyngrope, Blanangshngain Khongsdam, Balamlynti Khongjee
Midfielders: R T Hanson, Menangpyndap Khongjee, Banehskhem Khongsdam, Ejingmut Dhkar, Benny Khriam, Dibormi Kassar, Mebanshngain Kurkalang, Aidorlang Marboh, Everson Malieh, Wansiewdor Nengnong, Kenneth Jyrwa
Forwards: Manbhakupar Iawphinaw, Stephanson Pale, Freddy Jyrwa, Mickypoul Marwein, Deepson Tokbi, Pasborlang Khonglikong, Wadshwa Latoo
Head Coach: Aiborlang Khongjee
Malaysian Army
Squad: Muhammad Azmi, Daniel Adha, Gabriel Francis, Mohamad Haziq, Affiq Asri, Nasir Yasa, Ibrahim Muhamat, Mohamad Yusoff, Fadzil Saidon, Muhammad Zulkhairi, Abdul Hamid, Engku Mansor, Seherry Aladin, Mohamad Hairi, Ahmad Ismail, Shafir Ismail, Aiman Azhar, Hakim Ghazali, Faizal Hussin, Syafik Effendi, Fahorul Rozzi, Aiman Asri, Faisal Ramlan, Fakkur Seini, Fazley Zawawi, Mujahid Dzakaria, Mohammad Anuar
Group F
TRAU
Goalkeepers: Sapam Singh, Abujam Singh, Leishipam, Md Abujar
Defenders: Raj Singh, Thiyam Chingkheinganba, Rakesh Singh, Nepolian Singh, Akash Meetei, Avinash Singh, Yuno Richard, Bijeshwar Singh
Midfielders: Dhanachandra Muthum, Dhananjoy Singh, Akoijam Meitei, Jenish Singh, Pippin Aheibam, Shitaljit Atom, Robinson Usham
Forwards: Diya Singh, Afridi Buyamayum, Boris Singh, Ronik Singh, Monis Singh, Nelson Singh, Nepolean Morangthem
Head Coach: Saran Singh
NEROCA
Goalkeepers: Santosh Singh, Jackson Singh, Jetli Sorokhaibam
Defenders: Sanathoi Meitei, Ronaldo Nongthombam, Zlex Mangang, Rohit Meetei, Saphaba Singh, Nongthongbam Japes, Chow Singai, Irom Singh, Rohit Singh, Md Rohit
Midfielders: Jackson Gomado, Roger Khuman, Gotimayuṁ Muktsana, Venus Singh, Lintan Singh, Guithouba Sagongduimei, Kaustab Limbu, Kinesh Singh, Hiyaikhomba Yumnam
Forwards: Nonganba Singh, Mark Junior, Victor Philip, David Singh, AD Poupukheh, Arunkumar Singh
Head Coach: Gyan Moyon
Indian Navy
Goalkeepers: Bhaskar Roy, Velutha Vishnu
Defenders: Abhishek Joshy, Dalraj Singh, Vivekananda Sagayraj, Novin Gurung, Gopal Tiwari, Navjot Singh, Brijesh Giri, Maibam Singh, Pradeesh C, Adersh Matttumal
Midfielders: Jijo F, Vijay J, Pintu Mahata, Emanuel Lalchhanchhuaha
Forwards: Sreyas VG, Sadananda Singh, Roshan Panna, Vijay Marandi, Britto PM, Zahir Khan, Muhammad Inayath
Head Coach: Abhilash Vasantha
Real Kashmir
Goalkeepers: Ahmad Dar, Suraj Mallick, Tajamul Islam
Defenders: Salam Singh, Hyder Yousuf, Seila Toure, Saurabh Meher, Iqlak Fayaz, Shahid Nazir, Basit Bhat
Midfielders: Syed Pasha, Anjan Bista, Shakir Ahmad, Shahmeer Tariq, Hafiz Khan, Franck William, Rohen Singh, HK Lalhruaitluanga
Forwards: Mohammed Asrar, Ahteeb Dar, Modou Mbengue, Abiodun Adetola, Marat Tareck
Head Coach: Ishfaq Ahmed
