AboutYoung Champs
The Reliance Foundation Young Champs (RFYC) academy launched in May 2015 with the vision of identifying talented young footballers and providing them an environment of excellence to unlock their potential both on and off the pitch.
Supported entirely by the Reliance Foundation, each year RFYC offers fully funded scholarships to young talents from across the country following a comprehensive yearlong scouting process.
At RFYC, we understand that each scholar is a child first, a player second and that not every player graduating from the academy will forge a professional career in the sport. We take our duty of care very seriously and holistic development of each individual child under scholarship is at the core of everything we do. Away from the pitch, we focus on imparting life skills and top - level education to each child who comes through our doors.
The academy was previously recognized by the All India Football Federation as the nation’s first and only 5 Star rated residential academy under their ‘Academy Accreditation Programme', making RFYC the best academy in the country over the past few years. Currently, the Academy holds an Elite 3 Star rating under the Federation's new accreditation system. RFYC has also been awarded a 2 Star rating by the Asian Football Confederation under their ‘Elite Youth Scheme’, giving the academy recognition on a continental level.
Based in Navi Mumbai with state of the art facilities and dedicated multi-disciplinary full time staff, RFYC currently hosts 88 children from around the country playing across five age groups (U14, U15, U16, U17, & U19).
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Alumni
Reliance Foundation Young Champs is proud of all its scholars. Here, we take a look at all of our graduates and what they're up to now!
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Ranit Sarkar
GoalkeeperPlace: West Bengal
Batch of: 2023
Current Club: East Bengal Football Club
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Khoirom Jackson Singh
GoalkeeperBatch of: 2022
Current Club: NEUFC
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Birendra Singh
GoalkeeperBatch of: 2020
Current Club: KBFC
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Nathan Asher Rodrigues
DefenderPlace: Goa
Batch of: 2023
Current Club: Mumbai City FC
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Avaneesh Kamath
DefenderPlace: Mumbai
Batch of: 2023
Current Club: LSU
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Aarush Kamath
DefenderPlace: Mumbai
Batch of: 2023
Current Club: LSU
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Chingangbam Shivaldo
DefenderPlace: Manipur
Batch of: 2023
Current Club: Bengaluru FC
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Khangembam Bunando
DefenderPlace: Manipur
Batch of: 2023
Current Club: East Bengal FC
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Felixson Fernandes
DefenderPlace: Goa
Batch of: 2022
Current Club: Bengaluru FC
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Supriyo Sardar
DefenderPlace: West Bengal
Batch of: 2022
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Salman Faris
DefenderBatch of: 2022
Current Club: FC Goa
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Aritra Das
DefenderPlace: West Bengal
Batch of: 2020
Current Club: KBFC
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Aquib Nawab
DefenderPlace: Chennai
Batch of: 2020
Current Club: Chennaiyin FC
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G Balaji
DefenderPlace: Chennai
Batch of: 2020
Current Club: Chennaiyin FC
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Nihal Iqbal Ottamalika
DefenderBatch of: 2020
Current Club: N/A
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Franklin Nazareth
MidfielderPlace: Pune
Batch of: 2023
Current Club: Mumbai City FC
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Surdas Meitei Hawaibam
MidfielderPlace: Manipur
Batch of: 2023
Current Club: Rajasthan FC
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Rashid Cherukad
MidfielderPlace: Kerala
Batch of: 2023
Current Club: Bengaluru FC
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Himbhadur Gulab Rauth
MidfielderPlace: Chennai
Batch of: 2022
Current Club: Chennaiyin FC
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Shubhajit Belel
MidfielderBatch of: 2022
Current Club: Mumbai City FC
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Mikhil Patil
MidfielderBatch of: 2022
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Muhammed Basith
MidfielderBatch of: 2020
Current Club: KBFC
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Koustav Dutta
MidfielderBatch of: 2020
Current Club: Hyderabad FC
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Razibul Mistry
ForwardBatch of: 2023
Current Club: East Bengal FC
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Vian Vinay Murgod
ForwardBatch of: 2023
Current Club: Mohun Bagan Supergiants
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Yash Bisht
ForwardBatch of: 2022
Current Club: Srinidhi Deccan FC
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Mustaque Laskar
ForwardBatch of: 2022
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Muhammed Nemil
ForwardBatch of: 2020
Current Club: FC Goa
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Huidrom Thoi Singh
ForwardBatch of: 2020
Current Club: Bengaluru FC
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Ayush Chhikara
ForwardBatch of: 2020
Current Club: Mumbai City FC
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Alex Konthoujam
ForwardBatch of: 2023
Current Club: Kodagu FC
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Chirag Bhujel
ForwardBatch of: 2023
Current Club: Rajasthan FC
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Mohamemd Sanan
ForwardBatch of: 2023
Current Club: Jamshedpur FC
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Reliance Foundation Development League | Jamshedpur FC 0 - 1 RFYC
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Reliance Foundation Development League | Chennai City FC 0 - 0 RFYC
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Reliance Foundation Development League | Mumbai City FC 0 - 2 RFYC
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Reliance Foundation Development League | Hyderabad FC 2 - 1 RFYC
19 Apr, 2022Testimonials
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My son Arnav is fully enjoying life at RFYC🥰in last two month we have observed many changes in my son. He looks strong emotionally, mentally , socially and physically!
Rajendra & Sarala PandhareParent![](/media/2629/samarth.png)
Teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship has had a positive impact on our child's overall growth. We as parents appreciate the efforts made by coaches and staff to keep us updated about our child's progress.
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Yearly evaluation report puts light on how he has improved and where he needs to have a touch of polish. Coach Arnold gives more clarity about the dos and don'ts when he is at home.
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यहां पर बच्चों का ओवरऑल डेवलपमेंट किया जाता है! बच्चे की पढ़ाई से लेकर ट्यूशन से लेकर खेलने तक और और एक मां-बाप की तरह बच्चे का खाने तक का ध्यान रखा जाता है बच्चों को मां समान प्यार देने वाली पदमा मैम के रूप में मिली हैं और पिता बाहुल्य गुरु के रूप में कोच मिले हैं!
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I have noticed that my son has improved in quite a few aspects since his admission into RFYC. He is more focused, he is grounded and responsible. He seems to be HAPPY and he wants to prove himself in your academy. My sincere thanks to all the coaches and coordinators who are doing their very best to make sure the child is cared for and brings out the best in him.
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