The I-League 2024-25 season will be the 18th edition of the competition and the third as the second tier of the men’s club football league. After Punjab FC and Mohammedan SC gained promotion to the ISL having won the title in the previous two editions, the race for the third side to get promoted to the top flight is on. Winning back-to-back I-Leagues before the promotion began in the 2022-23 season, Gokulam Kerala will be desperate to fulfil their dream of ending in the top spot again after consecutive third-place finishes. The Malabarians are banking on a new coach again. Likewise, Sreenidi Deccan are hoping to capitalize on their opportunity this time, after finishing as runners-up in the past two campaigns. 

Also in the hunt will be Inter Kashi making star-studded signings and bringing in multiple ISL honor-winning coach Antonio Lopez Habas. Rajasthan United could turn out to be the dark horses in the chase with the arrival of high-profile signings with Premier League and La Liga experience. Aizawl FC and Shillong Lajong are potential giant killers this season with a big relegation fight expected this time. Promoted sides like debutant SC Bengaluru and returnee Dempo SC will want to make a mark as well. For many reasons, this I-League season could be one of the most competitive ever.                  

Here is the full squad list of teams participating in the I-League 2024-25 season:

Aizawl FC

Goalkeepers: Vanlalhriatpuia, Joel B Lalramchhana, 

Defenders: Lalchhawnkima, Supriyo Ghosh, Lalmuanawma, Prosenjit Chakraborty, Lalfemkima, Lalruatthara, Rohmingthanga, H Lalrempuia

Midfielders: Aditya Saha, KC Larchhuakmawia, Lalthankhuma, Lalramsanga, K Lalhmangaihkima, Subhanil Ghosh, Peter Lalrinhlua, Samuel Lalmuanpuia, Lalawmpuia Sailo

Forwards: Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia, Joseph Lalvenhima, Augustine Lalrochana, Lalbiakdika, Bawlte Rohmingthanga, Fredsan Marshall, Lalhruaitluanga, Zomuansanga, Malsawmzuala Tlangte, Jessy Vanlalmuana, Zomuansanga, Laltlanzova

Head Coach: Bobi Stojkoski

Churchill Brothers FC Goa

Defenders: Ponif Vaz, Alent Colaco, Lalbiakhlua Lianzela, Lalremruata Ralte, Lamgoulen Hangshing, Lesly Rebello, Thomas Cherian

Midfielders: Stendly Fernandes, Silvana Lalruatkima, Lunminlen Haokip, Pushkar Sanjay Prabhu, Richard Costa, Jobern Cardozo, Kingslee Fernandes, Aubin Kouakou, Pape Gassama

Forwards: Faisal Ali, Sebastián Gutiérrez, Trijoy Dias, Anil Rama Gaonkar, Ashley Alban Koli, Wayde Lekay, Juan Mera

Head Coach: Francesc Bonet

Delhi FC

Goalkeepers: Naveen Kumar, Nitish Mehra, Calvin Abhishek, Debnath Mondal, Tegh Singh Brar

Defenders: Thokchom James Singh, Gurtej Singh, Kitbok Khyriem, Abdul Salam

Midfielders: Stephen Acquah, Gaurav Rawat, Bhupinder Singh, Rahul Rawat, Dhruv Sharma, Akash Tirkey, Joseph Vanlalalhruaia, Gaurab, Laken Limbu, Sajal Bag, Vanlalhriatzuala, Vinil Poojary, Kuntal Pakira

Forwards: Dawa Tshering, Abhay Gurung, Bali Gagandeep, Hudson Dias, Himanshu Jangra, Balwant Singh, Krishna Pandit, Gwgwmsar Gayary, Sanchit Singh, Aris Khan, Ankit Singh

Head Coach: Yan Law 

Dempo FC

Goalkeepers: Prateek Kumar Singh, Dylan D'Silva, Wellyster Mendes, Myrick Hilario, Sangramjit Roy Chowdhury

Defenders: Brian Faria, Deven Sawhney, Shallum Pires, Sanwil D'Costa, Pruthvesh Pednekar, Darell Mascarenhas, Velanco Rodrigues, Mohamed Ali

Midfielders: Nestor Dias, Kapil Hoble, Jimmy Jovito Colaco, Sairon Albuquerque, Tongminsei Kipgen, Khaigunhao Joel Haokip, Moirangthem Basanta Singh, Ariston Costa, Desmon Pereira, Sheldon Pereira, Vieri Colaco, Saiesh Bagkar, Seigoumang Doungel, Necio Maristo Fernandes, Laximanrao Rane, Vinay Harji, Ronaldo Oliveira 

Forwards: Aaron Bareto, Shubham Rawat, Sheldon Fernandes, Latesh Mandrekar, Stephen Satarkar, Chinkhosiam Dimngel, Knerkitalang Buam, Meuton Fernandes 

Head Coach: Samir Naik 

Gokulam Kerala FC

Goalkeepers: Bishorjit Singh, Avilash Paul, Shibinraj Kunniyil 

Defenders: Salam Ranjan Singh, José Luis Moreno, Athul Unnikrishnan, Nidhin Krishna, Laishram Johnson Singh, Rahul Khoukar, Sebastian Thangmuansang, Mashoor Shereef, Jiyad Muhammed

Midfielders: Rishad PP, Abhijith Kurungodan, Martín Cháves, Emil Benny, Sergio Llamas, Christy Davis, Akhil Praveen, Rahul Raju, Vasim Inamdar

Forwards: VP Suhair, Tharpuia, Nacho Abeledo, Abdu Lumala, Michael Soosairaj, Shijin T, Joris Correa, Muhammad Ajsal, Senthamil S

Head Coach: Antonio Rueda

Inter Kashi FC

Goalkeepers: Shubham Dhas, Rakshit Dagar, Arindam Bhattacharya

Defenders: Anil Chawan, Ashray Bhardwaj, Narayan Das, Sarthak Golui, David Humanes, Kojam Beyong, Deepak Devrani, Sandip Mandi, David Humanes

Midfielders: Dettol Moirangthem, Vikash Singh, Julen Pérez, Karthik Panicker, Nikola Stojanović, Joni Kauko, Tomba Singh, Asif Khan

Forwards: Sumeet Passi, Mario Barco, Sweden Fernandes, Domi Berlanga, Chirag Bhujel, Prasanth Mohan, Harmanpreet Singh

Head Coach: Antonio Lopez Habas

Namdhari FC

Goalkeepers: Nishan Singh

Defenders: Sukhandeep Singh, Jagat Singh, Karan Kumar, Maha Singh, Chanpreet Singh, Harpreet Singh, Manbir Singh, Harmanjot Singh, Akashdeep Singh, Davinder Singh 

Midfielders: Sandeep Singh, Sehajdeep Singh, Palwinder Singh, Gurbaksh Singh, Imanol Arana 

Forwards: Manvir Singh, Peter Haokip, Jaskaranpreet Singh, Karandeep Singh, Manpreet Singh

Head Coach: Fernando Capobianco

Rajasthan United FC

Goalkeepers: Sachin Jha, Anant Shah, Gautam Virwani, Bhabindra Malla Thakuri

Defenders: Suraj Negi, Pritam Kumar Soraisam, Tejas Krishna, Martand Raina, Ronaldo Johnson Mina, Novin Gurung, Wayne Vaz

Midfielders: Gou Kuki, Jacob John Kattookaren, Zothanpuia, Lalhunmawia Chhakchhuak, William Pauliankhum, Tanmoy Ghosh, Ronny Rodríguez, Abhash Thapa 

Forwards: Yash Tripathi, Syed Suhail Pasha, Saido Berahino, Songpu Singsit, Alain Oyarzun, Chanso Horam, Seiminmang Manchong, Hriivei Carlos Pao, Gerard Artigas, Pritam Singh, Pranjal Bhumij

Head Coach: Walter Caprile

Real Kashmir FC

Goalkeepers: Furqan Ahmad Dar, Shivam Kiran Pednekar, Mohammad Arbaz

Defenders: Sowban Hilal Sidiqui, Hyder Yousuf, Shaher Shaheen, Dion Menezes, Kamal Issah, Zahid Yousuf, Hafiz Ur Rehman Khan, Wayne Vaz, Shahid Nazir

Midfielders: Mohammad Inam, Huzafah Ahmad Dar, Lalramdinsanga Ralte, Mohamad Maksoud, Jeremy Laldinpuia, Adnan Ayub

Forwards: Gnohere Krizo, Mohammad Asrar Rehber, Ateeb Ahmed Dar, Henry Kisekka, Kamo Bayi

Head Coach: Ishfaq Ahmed

Shillong Lajong FC

Goalkeepers: Neithovilie Chalieu, Manas Dubey, Siwel Rymbai

Defenders: Henryford Nongneng, Gonçalves, Ronney Willson Kharbudon, Kenstar Kharshong, Aman Ahlawat, Abhay Chhetri, Allen Lyngdoh, Saveme Tariang, Lyngdoh Lyngkhoi, Kynsai Khongsit, Atlanson Kharmaw

Midfielders: Renan Paulino, Batskhemlang Thangkhiew, Gladdy Nelcen Kharbuli, Hardy Nongbri, Damait Lyngdoh, Sangti Janai Shianglong, Hamedamanbha Wahlang, Phrangki Buam, Wadajied Kynsai Ryngkhlem

Forwards: Kynsaibor Lhuid, Figo Syndai, Pursunep, Laiwang Bohham, Shano Tariang, Douglas Tardin, Everbrightson Sana, Denzil Kharshandi, Rudwere 

Head Coach: José Hevia

Sporting Club Bengaluru

Goalkeepers: Satyajit Bordoloi, Christurajan T, Nishanth N

Defenders: D. Mark Anthony, Oinam Sanatomba Singh, Lalhmangaihsanga Ralte, Shravan Shetty, Shanid Valan, Manoj Kannan, Johnson Joseph Mathews

Midfielders: Tangva Ragui, Ajith Arasu, Chongtham Kishan Singh, Ajay Alex, Appu Swami, Vignesh V, Ishaan Raghunanda, Asif O M, Jibin Devassy, Souvik Das, Prabin Tigga

Forwards: Pravitto Raju, Salam Johnson Singh, Robin Singh, Thomyo Shimray, Muhammed Unais

Head Coach: Chinta Chandrashekar Rao

Sreenidi Deccan FC

Goalkeepers: Ubaid C.K, Aryan Lamba, Jaspreet Singh

Defenders: Jagdeep Singh, Pawan Kumar, Eli Sabiá, Gurmukh Singh, Md Sajid Dhot, Abhishek Ambekar, Shahabaaz Khan, Subhankar Adhikari

Midfielders: Ajay Chhetri, Lalnuntluanga, Roly Bonevacia, Lalromawia, Arun Kumar D, Brandon Vanlalremdika, Ángel Orelien, Faysal Shayesteh, Ibrahim Sissoko

Forwards: Kean Lewis, Rosenberg Gabriel, Lalchungnunga Chhangte, Rilwan Hassan, David Castañeda, William, R Lalbiakliana, Seilenthang Lotjem, R Lawmnasangzuala, Emboklang Nongkhlaw

Head Coach: Rui Amorim