Irfan Yadwad

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

[4] On 18 November 2024, he made his international debut for India against Malaysia, which ended in a 1–1 draw.

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.