IKF INDIA CONNECT SHOWCASE
Your connection to Indian football.
Bringing Internationally Trained Indian Talent Back Home.
Indian football talent exists across the world — in academies, leagues, and training environments where Indian-origin players grow, compete, and develop.
The IKF India Connect Showcase is IKF’s initiative to bring these players back into the Indian football ecosystem, under one roof, at the IKF Season 6 National Finals.
IKF Will Showcase 88 Selected Players
A curated, high-standard delegation of internationally trained players selected purely on technical ability, physical readiness, and performance.
Who Can Apply
IKF will invite 88 players from:
- OCI backgrounds (Overseas Citizens of India)
- Indian-origin families settled across global football regions
- Indian players who have trained or played in overseas academies or leagues
What the 88 Receive
These 88 players will be:
- Identified & recommended by MyFirstKick
- Showcased live at the IKF Season 6 National Finals
- Seen by multiple clubs & academies at once
- Given a transparent, agent-free pathway to opportunities
Evaluation Standard
Assessment is verified through:
- Done by MyfirstKick
- Through their process of digital scouting
- Done via their established process
Zero Cost to Players — 100% Merit Guarantee
IKF does not charge players for the Showcase. This is IKF’s mission-driven effort to strengthen Indian football by introducing better-trained talent from international environments directly into our senior club ecosystem.
Official Digital Scouting Partner — MyFirstKick
MyFirstKick to submit 88 players to IKF
- ✓ Evaluate all applicants
- ✓ Create detailed digital reports
- ✓ Rank players
- ✓ Recommend 88 players to IKF
- ✓ Provide rationale for each recommended player
Guaranteed Benefits for Every Player
Regardless of shortlist qualification, every registered applicant receives verified scouting benchmarks and direct club visibility.
Every player who applies receives a detailed, certified digital assessment report prepared by MyFirstKick analysts, delivering clear technical benchmarks.
All verified player profiles (selected or not) will be showcased digitally to technical directors, youth directors, and head scouts across all attending clubs.
The top 88 shortlisted players will be invited physically to play live in competitive showcase matches at the IKF National Finals in Balewadi Stadium, Pune.
Showcase Day — IKF National Finals
The 88 invited players will be showcased live in match conditions in front of watching club scouts and technical directors.
Players Must Arrange
- Travel: Domestic or international flights / transit to Pune.
- Stay: Hotel or local accommodation in Pune for the showcase duration.
- Visa: Travel visa and valid passport entry documentation (if required).
IKF Will Provide
- Reporting Time & Schedule: Detailed matchday itinerary.
- Venue Directions: Stadium entry passes and field allocations.
- On-Ground Coordination: Dedicated liaison officers and technical crew.
- Emergency Contact & Support: 24/7 on-site emergency medical & desk support.
Clubs & Academies Attending
Why IKF Is Doing This
Building India’s football future by uniting Indian football talent from across the globe into a transparent, meritocratic pipeline.
Strengthen Indian Football
To strengthen domestic leagues and academies by introducing better-trained talent exposed to international environments.
Structured Diaspora Entry Point
To give diaspora, OCI, and overseas Indian players a legitimate, direct entry point back home without intermediaries.
Help Clubs Discover Hidden Talent
To help Indian clubs discover qualified players across the world that they otherwise have no logistical access to scout.
Long-Term Global Scouting Pipeline
To establish a permanent scouting channel between global diaspora talent and the Indian national football ecosystem.
Transparent & Agent-Free Pathway
To ensure every player gets evaluated purely on performance, protecting families from misleading middleman schemes.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Key guidelines regarding showcase logistics, club interactions, agent rules, travel, stay, and direct support.
Still have questions?
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