Chennai, February 14 – Chennaiyin FC has announced a 29-man squad for the 2025-26 Indian Super League season. The Marina Machans will begin their campaign with four consecutive away matches, starting with a clash against Mumbai City FC on February 19.
New signings Imran Khan and Alberto Noguera will wear numbers 7 and 14 respectively this season. Midfielder Mohammed Ali Bemmamer has been assigned the number 66 shirt, while centre-back Eduardo Kau will wear number 33. Spaniard Inigo Martin is set to lead the attack in the iconic number 10 jersey.
There are also a few notable changes from last season, with Irfan Yadwad switching to number 24. Jitendra Singh has opted for the number 3 shirt, while Lalrinliana Hnamte moves from 22 to 8.
In goal, Chennaiyin enters the season with Mohammad Nawaz, Samik Mitra, and Devansh Dabas offering healthy competition and depth, while the defensive unit combines leadership, athleticism, and versatility across the backline.
The Marina Machans will look to build on a core of key players from last season who understand the demands of the league, complemented by fresh additions who bring physical presence and composure in equal measure.
The club’s six foreign professionals add experience and variety across defence and attack, with Daniel Chima Chukwu returning after a campaign in which he made 24 appearances. Irfan, Chennaiyin’s top appearance-maker last season with 25 outings, will once again be central to the side’s attacking thrust, supported by a midfield group that offers creativity, energy, and balance in equal measure.
The squad also reflects Chennaiyin’s continued trust in players developed within the club’s system. Prakadeswaran S and Jahangir Ahmad Shagoo have been promoted to the senior team, while Vivek S retains his place in the first-team setup.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Samik Mitra, Mohammad Nawaz, Devansh Dabas
Defenders: PC Laldinpuia, Elsinho Dias, Ankit Mukherjee, Madar Rao Dessai, Pritam Kotal, Vignesh D, Laldinliana Renthlei, Raj Basfore, Eduardo Kau, Jahangir Ahmad Shagoo
Midfielders: Alberto Noguera, Mohammed Ali Bemmamer, Jitendra Singh, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Jiteshwor Singh, Farukh Choudhary, Maheson Singh, Klusner Pereira, Y Nitish Kumar Meitei
Forwards: Imran Khan, Inigo Martin, Gurkirat Singh, Irfan Yadwad, Daniel Chima Chukwu, Vivek S, Prakadeswaran S