2023–24 Rajasthan United FC season

The 2023–24 season is the 6th season in the history of Rajasthan United Football Club and the club's 3rd consecutive season in the second tier of Indian football. In addition to the domestic league, Rajasthan United will compete in this season's editions of the Durand Cup and Federation Cup. The season covers the period from 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2024.

Rajasthan United FC
2023–24 season
OwnerR.U.F.C. Sports Private Limited
ChairmanKrishan Kumar Tak
ManagerPushpender Kundu
StadiumVidyadhar Nagar Stadium
I-LeagueMatchday 1
Durand CupGroup stage
Federation CupGroup stage

Review

Background
See also: 2022–23 Rajasthan United FC season

First team

First-team coaching staff
Position Name Nationality Year appointed Last club/team References
Manager Pushpender Kundu  India 2022 India Rajasthan United (as assistant coach) [1]
Assistant Coach Prashant J Singh  India 2022 India Thane City (CEO) [2]
Goalkeeping Coach Joel Prabhakar Raj  India 2022 India Hyderabad FC Reserves (as goalkeeping coach)

First-team squad

Notes:

  • Players and squad numbers last updated on 10 August 2023.
  • Appearances and goals last updated on 21 August 2023, including all competitions for senior teams.
  • Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
  • Player* – Player who joined the club permanently or on loan during the season.
  • Player† – Player who departed the club permanently or on loan during the season.
No. Player Nat. Position(s)
(Footedness)		 Date of birth (Age) Signed Transfer fee Apps. Goals
In From
Goalkeepers
1 Sachin Jha*
IND		 GK (R) (2000-03-16) 16 March 2000 2023 India Sudeva Delhi Free transfer 3 0
12 Anant Shah*
IND		 GK (R) (2007-10-19) 19 October 2007 2023 India Rajasthan United Academy Free transfer 0 0
42 Gaurav Kumar Singh*
IND		 GK (R) (1994-09-14) 14 September 1994 2023 India Jaipur United Free transfer 0 0
Defenders
2 Naresh Singh*
IND		 RB (R) (1998-04-01) 1 April 1998 2023 India TRAU Free transfer 3 0
3 Suraj Negi*
IND		 LB (L) (1996-01-17) 17 January 1996 2023 India Mumbai Kenkre Free transfer 3 0
4 Banpynkhrawnam Nongkhlaw*
IND		 CB (L) (1997-09-21) 21 September 1997 2023 India Mumbai Kenkre Free transfer 2 0
5 Amritpal Singh*
IND		 CB (R) (2001-01-09) 9 January 2001 2023 India Hyderabad Free transfer 10 1
19 Sairuat Kima*
IND		 CB (R) (1997-11-07) 7 November 1997 2023 India Mohammedan Free transfer 3 0
21 Gautam Virwani*
IND		 CB / LB (L) (2001-05-01) 1 May 2001 2023 India Jagat Singh Palahi Free transfer 1 0
33 Sanit Dhadwal*
IND		 (2001-11-09) 9 November 2001 2023 India HOPS FC Free transfer 0 0
50 Matthew Dunga*
GHA		 CB (R) (1994-11-07) 7 November 1994 2023 Ghana Accra Great Olympics Free transfer 2 0
93 Hardik Bhatt (captain)
IND		 RB (R) (1997-04-17) 17 April 1997 2021 India Bengaluru United Free transfer 20 0
– Lalbiakzuala*
IND		 LB (L) (2000-05-27) 27 May 2000 2023 India Aizawl Free transfer 0 0
– Mohit Singh Verito*
IND		 RB (R) (2000-08-05) 5 August 2000 2023 Spain Olímpic de Xàtiva Free transfer 0 0
Midfielders
6 Gou Kuki*
IND		 DM / CM (R) (2000-10-25) 25 October 2000 2023 India Sudeva Delhi Free transfer 0 0
8 Zoma Vanlalzahawhma
IND		 CM / AM (R) (2000-12-29) 29 December 2000 2022 India Sudeva Delhi Free transfer 11 0
10 Ragav Gupta
IND		 CM (L) (1999-01-09) 9 January 1999 2022 India Real Kashmir Free transfer 23 0
13 Jacob John Kattookaren*
IND		 CM (R) (1999-11-13) 13 November 1999 2023 India SC Bengaluru Free transfer 2 0
16 Jirjar Terang*
IND		 CM / DM (R) (2000-04-02) 2 April 2000 2023 India Downtown Heroes Free transfer 0 0
18 Surag Chhetri*
IND		 CM / AM (R) (2000-04-06) 6 April 2000 2023 India Oil India Free transfer 2 0
20 Lalremruata HP*
IND		 CM / AM (R) (2002-03-20) 20 March 2002 2023 India Goa Free transfer 1 0
24 Yash Tripathi
IND		 RM / AM (R) (2001-01-20) 20 January 2001 2022 India Neerja Modi FA Free transfer 3 0
88 Lalhunmawia Chhakchhuak*
IND		 DM (R) (2005-05-09) 9 May 2005 2023 India Chanmari Free transfer 3 0
Attackers
9 Amit Godara*
IND		 ST (R) (2001-08-07) 7 August 2001 2023 India Jaipur United Free transfer 0 0
11 William Neihsial
IND		 RW / AM (L) (1998-09-26) 26 September 1998 2022 India Sudeva Delhi Free transfer 28 1
17 Lalchungnunga Chhangte*
IND		 LW (R) (2001-01-24) 24 January 2001 2023 India Hyderabad Loan transfer 3 0
22 Richardson Denzell*
GHA		 ST (R) (2004-11-01) 1 November 2004 2023 Ghana Asekem FC Free transfer 3 1
26 Malsawmzuala Tlangte*
IND		 LW (R) 2023 India SYS FC Free transfer 1 0
– Pravitto Raju*
IND		 RW (R) (1997-04-25) 25 April 1997 2023 India Mumbai Kenkre Free transfer 0 0
Out on loan
29 Lalremsanga Fanai†
IND		 RW (R) (2001-09-30) 30 September 2001 2022 India Aizawl Free transfer 23 2

New contracts and transfers

New contracts
Date No. Pos. Nat. Player Ref.
27 June 20239FWIndiaAmit Godara[3]
15 July 2023FWIndiaImran Mani[4]

Transfers in
Date No. Pos. Nat. Player Transferred from Fee Ref.
8 June 20234DFIndiaBanpynkhrawnam NongkhlawIndia Mumbai KenkreFree transfer[5]
9 June 20235DFIndiaAmritpal SinghIndia HyderabadFree transfer[6]
16 June 20236MFIndiaGou KukiIndia Sudeva DelhiFree transfer[7]
21 June 202317MFIndiaLalchungnunga ChhangteIndia HyderabadLoan transfer[8]
22 June 202318MFIndiaSurag ChhetriIndia Oil IndiaFree transfer[9]
24 June 202320MFIndiaLalremruata HPIndia GoaFree transfer[10]
26 June 202342GKIndiaGaurav ChandelIndia Jaipur UnitedFree transfer[11]
28 June 202388MFIndiaLalhunmawia ChhakchhuakIndia ChanmariFree transfer[12]
29 June 2023MFIndiaPravitto RajuIndia Mumbai KenkreFree transfer[13]
2 July 2023DFIndiaLalbiakzualaIndia AizawlFree transfer[14]
6 July 2023MFIndiaZothanpuiaIndia Aizawl ReservesFree transfer[15]
8 July 20233DFIndiaSuraj NegiIndia Mumbai KenkreFree transfer[16]
12 July 2023DFIndiaMohit Singh VeritoSpain Olímpic de XàtivaFree transfer[17]
16 July 202321DFIndiaGautam VirwaniIndia Jagat Singh PalahiFree transfer[18]
17 July 202319DFIndiaSairuat KimaIndia MohammedanFree transfer[19]
18 July 202316MFIndiaJirjar TerangIndia Downtown HeroesFree transfer[20]
20 July 202313MFIndiaJacob John KattookarenIndia SC BengaluruFree transfer[21]
22 July 202333DFIndiaSanit DhadwalIndia HOPS FCFree transfer[22]
24 July 202326FWIndiaMalsawmzuala TlangteIndia SYS FCFree transfer[23]
30 July 20231GKIndiaSachin JhaIndia Sudeva DelhiFree transfer[24]
30 July 202322FWGhanaRichardson DenzellGhana Asekem FCFree transfer[25]
10 August 202350DFGhanaMatthew DungaGhana Accra Great OlympicsFree transfer[26]

Transfers out
Date No. Pos. Nat. Player Transferred to Fee Ref.
7 June 202367DFKyrgyzstanAidar MambetalievKyrgyzstan TalantFree transfer[27]
7 June 20237MFKyrgyzstanAtai DzhumashevKyrgyzstan Abdysh-Ata KantFree transfer[27]
7 June 20239MFUzbekistanOtabek ZokirovFree transfer[27]
7 June 20238MFKyrgyzstanBektur AmangeldievCambodia NagaworldFree transfer[27]
1 July 20236MFIndiaLalliansanga RenthleiIndia OdishaFree transfer[28]
20 July 202323DFIndiaMelroy AssisiIndia PunjabUndisclosed[29]
25 July 20231GKIndiaVishal JoonFree transfer[30]
13 August 202318MFIndiaSouvik DasIndia SC BengaluruFree transfer
14 August 202317DFIndiaJagdeep SinghIndia Sreenidi DeccanFree transfer[31]

Loans out
Date No. Pos. Nat. Player Loaned to On loan until Ref.
6 July 202329FWIndiaLalremsanga FanaiIndia Mohammedan31 May 2024[32]

Competitions

Overall record
Competition First match Last match Starting round Final position Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
I-League TBD TBD Matchday 1 TBD 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !—
Durand Cup 5 August 2023 21 August 2023 Group stage Group stage 3 1 1 1 2 2 +0 033.33
Federation Cup TBD TBD Group stage TBD 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !—
Total 3 1 1 1 2 2 +0 033.33

Source: Soccerway

Durand Cup
Main article: 2023 Durand Cup

Group Stage

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification ARM RJU BDO OFC
1 Indian Army 3 2 1 0 3 1 +2 7 Qualify for the knockout stage — — — —
2 Rajasthan United 3 1 1 1 2 2 0 4 0–0 — — —
3 Bodoland (H) 3 1 0 2 3 4 −1 3 1–2 0–1 — 2–1
4 Odisha 3 1 0 2 3 4 −1 3 0–1 2–1 — —
Source: Twitter
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
(H) Hosts

Matches

The fixtures were announced on 22 July 2023. Rajasthan United was drawn in Group F for the 132nd edition of the Durand Cup.[33]

  Win   Draw   Loss

5 August 2023 (2023-08-05) Group stage Bodoland 0–1 Rajasthan United Kokrajhar, Assam
14:30 IST
  • S. Basumatary Yellow card 83'
 Report
  • R. Gupta Yellow card 28'
  • Neihsial 47'
  • J. Kattookaren Yellow card 86'
  • Nongkhlaw Yellow card 90+5'
 Stadium: SAI Stadium
Attendance: 9,246
Referee: Ashwin
Man of the Match: William Neihsial (Rajasthan United)
11 August 2023 (2023-08-11) Group stage Odisha 2–1 Rajasthan United Kokrajhar, Assam
18:00 IST
  • P. Samal Yellow card 12'
  • C. Murmu 49'
  • A. Aphaoba Singh 64' (pen.)
  • Antonay Yellow card 85'
 Report
  • Nongkhlaw Yellow card 26'
  • L. Chhangte Yellow card 28'
  • R. Denzell 52'
  • L. Chhakchhuak Yellow card 90+4'
 Stadium: SAI Stadium
Man of the Match: Ashangbam Aphaoba Singh (Odisha)
21 August 2023 (2023-08-21) Group stage Rajasthan United 0–0 Indian Army Kokrajhar, Assam
18:00 IST
  • Kima Yellow card 4'
  • L. Chhakchhuak Yellow card 34'
 Report
  • Meitei Yellow card 5'
  • D. Singh Yellow card 25'
  • Premkumar SK Yellow card 59'
 Stadium: SAI Stadium
Man of the Match: Sairuat Kima (Rajasthan United)

Statistics
Keys
No. Squad number Pos. Position
Player* Player who joined the club permanently or on loan during the season
Player† Player who departed the club permanently or on loan during the season

Appearances

Includes all competitions for senior teams.

As of 21 August 2023
2023–24 season Club
total
No. Pos. Player I-League Federation Cup Durand Cup Total
1 GK India Sachin Jha* 003 33
2 DF India Naresh Singh* 001+2 1+23
3 DF India Suraj Negi* 003 33
4 DF India Banpynkhrawnam Nongkhlaw* 002 22
5 DF India Amritpal Singh* 000+1 0+110
6 MF India Gou Kuki 000 00
8 MF India Zoma Vanlalzahawhma 003 311
9 FW India Amit Godara* 000 00
10 MF India Ragav Gupta 002+1 2+123
11 FW India William Neihsial 003 328
12 GK India Anant Shah* 000 00
13 MF India Jacob John Kattookaren* 000+2 0+22
16 MF India Jirjar Terang* 000 00
17 FW India Lalchungnunga Chhangte* 003 33
18 MF India Surag Chettri* 001+1 1+12
19 DF India Sairuat Kima* 003 33
20 MF India Lalremruata HP* 000+1 0+11
21 DF India Gautam Virwani* 000+1 0+11
22 FW Ghana Richardson Denzell* 003 33
24 MF India Yash Tripathi 000+1 0+13
26 FW India Malsawmzuala Tlangte 000+1 0+11
33 DF India Sanit Dhadwal* 000 00
42 GK India Gaurav Kumar Singh* 000 00
50 DF Ghana Matthew Dunga* 001+1 1+12
88 MF India Lalhunmawia Chhakchhuak* 003 33
93 DF India Hardik Bhatt 002 220

Goals

Includes all competitions for senior teams. The list is sorted by squad number when season-total goals are equal. Players with no goals are not included in the list.

As of 21 August 2023
2023–24 season Club
total
Rk. No. Pos. Player I-League Federation Cup Durand Cup Total
1 11 FW India William Neihsial 001 11
22 FW Ghana Richardson Denzell 001 11
Own goal(s) 000 0—
Total002 2—

Assists

Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total assists are equal. Players with no assists are not included in the list.

As of 21 August 2023
Rk. No. Pos. Player I-League Federation Cup Durand Cup Total
1 19 DF India Sairuat Kima 001 1
22 FW Ghana Richardson Denzell 001 1
Total0022

Clean sheets

Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total clean sheets are equal. Numbers in parentheses represent games where both goalkeepers participated and both kept a clean sheet; the number in parentheses is awarded to the goalkeeper who was substituted on, whilst a full clean sheet is awarded to the goalkeeper who was on the field at the start of play. Goalkeepers with no clean sheets not included in the list.

As of 21 August 2023
Rk. No. Pos. Player I-League Federation Cup Durand Cup Total
1 1 GK India Sachin Jha 002 2
Total0022

References
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  2. "Welcome Peejay Singh as our new assistant coach for the senior team". @RajasthanUnited. 12 October 2022. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
  3. "Thrilled to announce that Amit Godara will stay with us till 2026". @RajasthanUnited. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
  4. "Proud to have our local lad shining in our club's colors for more years". @RajasthanUnited. 15 July 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  5. "We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our newest defensive rock, NAM". @RajasthanUnited. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  6. "We are thrilled to announce that Amritpal has signed a long term deal until 2026". @RajasthanUnited. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
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  25. "Ghanaian forward, Denzell joins us for the Durand Cup, ready to showcase his skills on the field!". @RajasthanUnited. 30 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  26. "We bolster defense with Ghanaian centre back Matthew Dunga joining the squad for the Durand Cup!". @RajasthanUnited. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
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  30. "Thank you for all the #Pink outings, Vishal!". @RajasthanUnited. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  31. "Presenting the latest #DeccanWarrior to don the orange and green - Jagdeep Singh". @sreenidideccan. 14 August 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
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