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Uttarakhand’s Lakshya Raichandani Earns Spot in India U‑19 Squad
✍️ Sportstar
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 06:46 PM
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Midfielder Lakshya Raichandani, hailing from Uttarakhand, has been named in the India Under‑19 football squad, marking a notable step in his budding career.
Lakshya Raichandani, a 17‑year‑old midfielder from the foothills of Uttarakhand, has been included in the India Under‑19 football squad for the upcoming youth internationals. The All India Football Federation announced his selection after a series of strong performances in state and national age‑group tournaments.
Raichandani’s rise has been described as ‘quiet’ by coaches, who note his consistent ball‑control, vision and work‑rate rather than headline‑grabbing flair. He progressed through the Uttarakhand Football Academy before featuring for the state’s junior side, where his contributions helped the team reach the semi‑finals of the national U‑17 championship.
His inclusion in the U‑19 setup places him among the country’s most promising young talents and provides a platform to compete against peers from across Asia. The young midfielder expressed gratitude for the opportunity and pledged to give his best for the national colors.
The move also highlights Uttarakhand’s growing footprint in Indian football, with more players from the region now breaking into national age‑group squads. Raichandani’s journey is expected to inspire other aspiring footballers from the hills.
Raichandani’s rise has been described as ‘quiet’ by coaches, who note his consistent ball‑control, vision and work‑rate rather than headline‑grabbing flair. He progressed through the Uttarakhand Football Academy before featuring for the state’s junior side, where his contributions helped the team reach the semi‑finals of the national U‑17 championship.
His inclusion in the U‑19 setup places him among the country’s most promising young talents and provides a platform to compete against peers from across Asia. The young midfielder expressed gratitude for the opportunity and pledged to give his best for the national colors.
The move also highlights Uttarakhand’s growing footprint in Indian football, with more players from the region now breaking into national age‑group squads. Raichandani’s journey is expected to inspire other aspiring footballers from the hills.