Mumbai : The 2024 batch of Reliance Foundation Young Champs (RFYC) academy is set to embark on their professional football careers, with 13 graduates signing contracts with clubs in the Indian Super League (ISL) and state leagues. Of these 13 players, five have secured spots in the first teams of ISL clubs, while seven others have joined the reserve squads.

Alan Saji and Sanatomba Yanglem will join FC Goa, while Supratim Das (Mumbai City FC), Subham Bhattacharya (Odisha FC), and Priyansh Dubey (Mohun Bagan Super Giant) have all earned places in the first teams of their respective ISL clubs.

The graduates who will represent ISL reserve teams include Karthick Thirumalai and Malhar Mohol (Chennaiyin FC), Prantik Saha and Harsh Palande (Bengaluru FC), Narendra Naik (Odisha FC), Shubhadip Pandit (Mohammedan SC), and Mihir Mohite (Mumbai City FC). Additionally, Mihir Mohite has also signed an amateur contract with Mumbai City FC.

These rising stars earned their contracts through standout performances in various competitions, including the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL), where they demonstrated their talent and potential. Over the past few seasons, 39 RFYC graduates have signed professional contracts with Indian football clubs.