Ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL 2024-25), Punjab FC announced on Tuesday the arrival of Nihal Sudeesh on a season-long loan from Kerala Blasters FC.
Nihal came up through the ranks of the Blasters, joining their reserve side during the 2019-20 season. He also represented the Indian Navy during the Durand Cup the following season. Before his ISL debut in the 2022–23 season, Sudeesh featured in the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL). He has played in 11 games in total in the RFDL and scored four goals.
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The 23-year-old Kochi-born footballer made his ISL debut against Odisha FC during the 2022-23 season but didn’t receive regular game time, featuring in only five games and playing a total of 103 minutes.
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Last season, he played in eight ISL games and scored his first goal against Hyderabad FC in Kerala Blasters’ 3-1 victory in their final league stage game. The winger also registered an assist, created three chances, attempted two shots on target, and won five duels.