Nishchal Chandan (born 20 June 1999)[1] is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Indian Super League club Inter Kashi.
Early life
Chandan is born in Chandigarh.[2]
Career
Minerva Academy FC
Chandan’s journey started with Minerva Academy in 2015, where he learnt his basic skills and honed them. Later, became a champion in the U-18 I-League North Zone Championship with Minerva FC.[3]
Punjab FC
He progressed to make his debut in the I-League second division with Punjab FC in 2020-21.[3]
Sudeva Delhi FC
He 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.[3]
Churchill Brothers FC Goa
He later followed by a move to Churchill Brothers in 2023-24 playing all 19 games.[3]
Jamshedpur FC
On 16 July 2024, Nishchal penned a deal with Jamshedpur FC.[3]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 13 February 2026[4]
| Club | Season | League | Cup[a] | AFC | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Punjab FC B | 2020 | I League 2nd Division | 3 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| Sudeva Delhi | 2021–22 | I-League | 14 | 1 | — | — | 14 | 1 | ||
| 2022–23 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 11 | 0 | |||
| Total | 21 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — | 25 | 1 | |||
| Churchill Brothers | 2023–24 | I-League | 19 | 0 | — | — | 19 | 0 | ||
| Jamshedpur | 2024–25 | Indian Super League | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Churchill Brothers | 2024–25 | I-League | 19 | 1 | — | — | 19 | 1 | ||
| Inter Kashi | 2025–26 | Indian Super League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Career total | 62 | 2 | 4 | 0 | — | 66 | 2 | |||
- ^ Includes Durand Cup
Honours
Minerva academy Fc
- U-18 I-League North Zone Championship
References
- ^ “Nishchal Chandan”. the-aiff.com. AIFF. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ “Jamshedpur FC sign Nishchal Chandan for upcoming Indian Super League”. ANI News. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d e “Young Nishchal Chandan Added to the Men of Steel Defense”. 16 July 2024.
- ^ Nishchal Chandan at BeSoccer
External links
- Nishchal Chandan at Soccerway
- Nishchal Chandan at BeSoccer