Archive · 12 Dec 2025
RFDL Season 5 Kicks Off in Goa
The Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) is starting its fifth season in Goa.
This league is a big competition for young football players under 21 years old.
There are 54 teams and over 1,800 players from all over India.
Naushad Moosa, a coach, says this league helps young players get ready for professional football.
Many players who have played in RFDL have been selected for the national team.
The league has four phases: regional qualifiers, zonal group stage, national group stage, and the national championship.
The goal is to find and develop the best young talent in India.
RFDL Season 5 kicks off on December 15, 2025, in Goa with 54 teams and over 1,800 players.
The league serves as a bridge between youth football and professional levels, providing competitive exposure.
Naushad Moosa highlights the league's role in preparing players for senior expectations and national team opportunities.
21 out of 23 players in the India U-23 squad gained experience through RFDL, showcasing its impact on national talent development.
Season 5 will feature four phases: Regional Qualifiers, Zonal Group Stage, National Group Stage, and National Championship.
- Who
- Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL), Naushad Moosa (Technical Director and Reserves Team Head Coach, NorthEast United FC Reserves)
- What
- Launch of RFDL Season 5
- When
- December 15, 2025
- Where
- Goa, India
- Why
- To boost India’s U-21 football and expand the national talent pool
- Date
- December 15, 2025
- Location
- Goa
- Teams
- 54
- Players
- Over 1,800
- Matches
- 260+
- Regions
- 9
- States/UTs Represented
- 17