Ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL 2024-25), Jamshedpur FC have completed the signing of exciting young defender Nishchal Chandan, with a performance-based option to extend.
The 25-year-old defender hailing from Chandigarh strengthens the backline of the Men of Steel. Standing at an impressive 6 feet 3 inches, his signing is in addition to Pratik Chaudhari in the central defense.
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Nishchal Chandan expressed his joy and commitment, stating, “Joining Jamshedpur FC is a dream come true! I’m ecstatic to be a part of a club with such a rich history and to have the opportunity to play in the ISL. I’m grateful to Head Coach Khalid Jamil and the management for believing in me. I’m committed to giving my best efforts and performing to the highest level. My goal is to have a successful debut season, helping the team to have the best defense in the league to make the fans of Jamshedpur proud.”
Head Coach Khalid Jamil shared his enthusiasm about the signing, saying, “Nishchal has a great opportunity ahead of him, but he must be patient and wait for his chance. He needs to showcase his abilities and consistently deliver strong performances to secure his place in the team.”
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Wearing the number 2 on his back, Nishchal Chandan has joined the Men of Steel’s pre-season training under Khalid Jamil’s leadership.
Nishchal Chandan Career
Nishchal Chandan’s football journey began in 2015 at Minerva Academy, where he refined his skills and later became a champion in the U-18 I-League North Zone Championship with Minerva FC. He progressed to make his debut in the I-League second division with Punjab FC in 2020-21, followed by a stint with Sudeva FC from 2021-23, where he not only made his I-League debut as captain but also scored a goal. His impressive performance led to a move to Churchill Brothers in 2023-24 playing all 19 games, before joining Jamshedpur FC.
