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.
International career After his performances for Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League, Yadwad was selected for the senior national team by head coach Manolo Márquez. On 5 November 2024, Yadwad was included in India's 26-member probable squad for a friendly against Malaysia. On 18 November 2024, he made his international debut in a 1–1 draw against Malaysia. In 2025, Yadwad represented India during the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup and 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification matches.
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.
Honours Panjim Footballers Goa Police Cup: 2021
FC Bengaluru United Stafford Challenge Cup: 2023
Individual Stafford Challenge Cup Top Scorer: 2023 Indian Super League Emerging Player of the Month for March 2025
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupAFCTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBengaluru UnitedI-League 21113———1113Chennaiyin2023–24Indian Super League1713130—2322024–25Indian Super League122—30—152Total293316000384Chennaiyin B2024RFDL20———20Career total42163160005117
International
National teamYearAppsGoalsIndia202410202560Total70
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