Irfan Yadwad

Irfan Yadwad

Personal information
Full name	Irfan Yadwad [1]
Date of birth	(2001-06-19) 19 June 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth	Goa, India
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Chennaiyin
Number	19
Youth career
2018–2020	SC de Goa
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2022	Panjim Footballers	36	(18)
2022–2023	Bengaluru United	16	(14)
2023–	Chennaiyin	42	(8)
2024	Chennaiyin B	2	(2)
International career‡
2024–	India	2	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:30, 9 March 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 22:00, 18 November 2024 (UTC)

Irfan Yadwad (born 19 June 2001) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Indian Super League club Chennaiyin and the India national team. ^[2]

International career

On 5 November 2024, Yadwad was included in India's 26-member probable squad for a friendly against Malaysia. ^[3] On 18 November 2024, he made his international debut in a 1–1 draw against Malaysia. ^[4]

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. ^{[5] [6] [7] [8]}

Career statistics

Club

As of 11 December 2024 ^[9]

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

1. Appearance(s) in Super Cup
2. Appearance(s) in Durand Cup

International

As of 18 November 2024 ^[10]

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
India	2024	1	0
Total		1	0

Honours

Panjim Footballers

• Goa Police Cup: 2021

Bengaluru United

• Stafford Challenge Cup: 2023

References

1. "Irfan Yadwad". Indian Super League.
2. "Sandesh Jhingan returns to India probables, Irfan Yadwad earns debut call-up for Malaysia friendly". The Times of India. 5 November 2024.
3. "Manolo Márquez names 26 probables for Malaysia friendly". AIFF. 5 November 2024.
4. "Rahul Bheke's fiery header helps India draw 1-1 with Malaysia". AIFF. 18 November 2024.
5. "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.
6. "Irfan Yadwad rises from injury to become an India international". Times of India. 23 November 2024.
7. "Irfan Yadwad blazing his own path". Deccan Herald. 18 April 2023.
8. "Who is Irfan Yadwad - Chennaiyin FC's new striker signing". Sportskeeda. 1 July 2023.
9. Irfan Yadwad at Soccerway
10. "Irfan Yadwad". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 10 December 2024.