ISL 2023-24: Chennaiyin FC signs striker Irfan Yadwad

The 22-year-old joined the Marina Machans on a multi-year deal after a productive 2022-23 season at Bengaluru United, where he scored 36 goals in 34 games.

Irfan Yadwad will play for Chennaiyin FC in the ISL. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Chennaiyin FC has acquired the services of striker Irfan Yadwad as the club’s sixth signing ahead of the ISL 2023-24 season.

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The 22-year-old joined the Marina Machans on a multi-year deal after a productive 2022-23 season at Bengaluru United, where he scored 36 goals in 34 games.

𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕟𝕞𝕒𝕟 𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞 𝔾𝕠𝕒 𝕚𝕤 𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖 😎👌

Welcome to Chennai, Irfan Yadwad 💙#AllInForChennaiyin#WelcomeIrfanpic.twitter.com/XEBPrkzfOE

— Chennaiyin F.C. (@ChennaiyinFC) July 7, 2023

The Goa-born striker played a crucial role in Bengaluru United’s run in the I-League 2nd Division where he scored 13 goals.

He also struck 15 goals to help his side finish runners-up in the BDFA Super Division, Karnataka’s first-tier football division. Irfan also won the Stafford Challenge Cup with Bengaluru United and emerged as the top scorer with eight goals.

“To arrive at a club like Chennaiyin FC is a moment of great pride for me and my family. I am looking forward to meeting my new teammates, the staff and our fans. I would also like to thank the club for giving me this opportunity,” Irfan said.