Found this list in YouTube comments. Pasting it here just in case someone need to have a look. These players are still eligible.
USA
Justin Dhillon - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Ashish Chattha - Orange County
Ethan Zubak - Orange County
UK
Sonny Singh - Stoke City
Arjan Raikhy - Leicester City
Brandon Khela - Birmingham City
Reiss Khela - Leicester City
Yan Dhanda - Heart of Midlothian
Dilan Markandey - Chesterfield
Rohan Luthra - Derby County
Kam Kandola - Wolves
Amrit Bansal Mcnulty - Without a club
Malvind Benning - Shrewsbury Town
Will Andiappan - Tottenham hotspur
Rio Shipston - Sheffield Wednesday
Sai Sachdev - Sheffield United
Ronan Maher - Walsall FC
Danny Batth - Blackburn rovers
Cameron Gregory - Boston United
Rajdeep Palit - Hull City
Rio parmar - West Bromwich Albion
Aaron Drewe - Oxford City F.C.
Oliver Tipton - wolves
Caylan Vickers - Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Ajay Matthews - Middlesbrough
Canada
Shaan Hundal Valour
FC
Australia
Daniel De Silva - Mcarthur FC
Gabriel Cleur - Wester Sydney Wanderers FC
New Zealand
Nathan Lobo - Auckland City FC
Nguyen Kaelin - Wellington Phoneix
Norway
Brinder Singh - Mjondalen IF
Keerat Singh - Mjondalen IF
Karanveer Grewal - Askollen FK
Adrian Hansen - Sarpsorg FK
Adrian Pereira - Rosenborg FK
Sweden
Ossian nordvall - Bologna
Belgium
Daniel Singh - RSC
Anderlecht
Thomas vervloet - RSC
Anderlecht
Netherlands
Joshua Pynadath - FC Dordrecht
Hungary
Armaan Singh beszélt - Fehervr
Greece
Gurjinder Singh - Eolikos Mytilinis
Cyprus
Simranjit Thandi - Doxa Katokopias
Germany
Harpreet Ghotra - Eintracht Frankfurt
Karl Pischon - Energie Cottbus
Italy
Rahul Sharma - Atalanta
Portugal
Laxmicant Andre - Estoril Praia
India
Ryan Williams - BFC
Iran
Omid Singh -Havadar
Qatar
Niall Mason - Al Shahaniya
This list is from from IFN. I had posted it months ago
Any list of Indian passport holders playing abroad at any level?
Yes any such list? Its important we atleast do Not miss out on them
I don't think there are any. Most of them playing in bottom/Amateur tiers. If they were good enough they would have played in India itself as it's easy to fool and get paid good here .
Gulf countries have some nice footballers who are indian passport holders as getting a passport there isn't easy
I retrieved this data from the Transfermarkt website. There
aren’t many players listed, and those that are seem to be of average quality. Also, I have excluded players aged 30+. I'll also try to find player from other sources as well whenever time permits.
I'm not 100% sure but as per the database their nationality is Indian which basically means they still have their Indian passport. Infact I checked some of these player from other sources as well and their nationality is mentioned as Indian.
Guys I think the process is easier than what we've thought . All it takes is the convincing , to give up their passport . Here's an AI generated answer citing Official government sources .
Eligibility for Citizenship
Players of Indian origin can apply for Indian citizenship under Section 5(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act, 1955.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Person of Indian Origin (PIO): Must have proof of Indian ancestry (parents or grandparents born in India) and should not hold citizenship of Pakistan or Bangladesh.
2. Renunciation of Foreign Citizenship: India does not allow dual citizenship. The applicant must renounce their current citizenship before applying.
3. No Long-Term Residency Requirement: PIOs do not need to fulfill the long-term residency clause like naturalization applicants (11 years).
----Steps and Timeline
1. Renunciation of Foreign Citizenship:
The player must renounce their foreign citizenship and obtain a Certificate of Renunciation from their home country’s embassy or consulate.
Timeline: 1–2 months (varies by country).
2. Application for Indian Citizenship:
The applicant must apply through the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) online portal or via the local District Magistrate.
Documents Required:
Proof of Indian ancestry (birth certificates, passports of parents or grandparents).
Certificate of Renunciation of foreign citizenship.
Proof of residence in India (if applicable).
Personal identification documents (passport, address proof).
Processing Steps:
Local authorities conduct background checks.
Verification by intelligence agencies.
Final approval by the MHA.
Timeline: 6–12 months for straightforward cases. For fast-tracked cases (athletes with national interest), it can be completed in 3–6 months.
3. Grant of Citizenship:
Once approved, the applicant receives a Certificate of Indian Citizenship, allowing them to apply for an Indian passport.
Timeline: 1 month after final approval.
4. Application for Indian Passport:
After citizenship is granted, the player can apply for a passport through the Passport Seva Kendra.
Timeline: 7–15 days for processing.
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Total Timeline
Standard Process: 7–14 months.
Fast-Tracked (for athletes): 4–6 months.
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Key Factors Influencing Timeline
1. Completeness of Documentation: Missing or unclear ancestry documents can delay the process.
2. Government Support: Applications backed by the AIFF or Ministry of Sports are more likely to be expedited.
3. Background Verification: Lengthy police and intelligence verification can add delays.
Relevant Sources
1. Citizenship Act, 1955 (MHA Website).
2. OCI Rules and PIO Eligibility (OCI Services).
3. Passport Application Process (Passport Seva Portal).
Conclusion
For players of Indian origin with proper documentation, obtaining an Indian passport typically takes 7–14 months. In cases where the government fast-tracks the process (e.g., for athletes contributing to national interest), the timeline can be reduced to 4–6 months.
I retrieved this data from the Transfermarkt website. There
aren’t many players listed, and those that are seem to be of average quality. Also, I have excluded players aged 30+. I'll also try to find player from other sources as well whenever time permits.
I retrieved this data from the Transfermarkt website. There
aren’t many players listed, and those that are seem to be of average quality. Also, I have excluded players aged 30+. I'll also try to find player from other sources as well whenever time permits.
I retrieved this data from the Transfermarkt website. There
aren’t many players listed, and those that are seem to be of average quality. Also, I have excluded players aged 30+. I'll also try to find player from other sources as well whenever time permits.
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I retrieved this data from the Transfermarkt website. There aren’t many players listed, and those that are seem to be of average quality. Also, I have excluded players aged 30+. I'll also try to find player from other sources as well whenever time permits.
USA
Taran Williams - 21 - Central Valley Fuego FC
Dhirpal Shah – 21 – Uchicago
UAE
Ayaan Shabbir Yusuf – 20 - Gulf United B
Qatar
Aashir Vazhappill – 18 - Al-Sailiya SC
Canada
Aman Khanna – 22 - FC London
Germany
Kimran Fernandes – 24 - Adler Berlin
Kunal Ripinkumar Patel -23- Fortuna Pankow
Adnan Shah – 20- Türkspor 04 (Sixth Tier)
Abhishek Kevadiya – 19- 1860 Rosenheim (Sixth Tier)
Shubh Kataria -19- TSV Seebach (Sixth Tier)
Kshitij Kumar Singh – 19 - SC Weiche 08 II (Sixth Tier)
Czech Republic
Abneet Bharti
– 26- Varnsdorf (2nd Tier)
Portugal
Aryaman Trehan – 26- Esperança AC
Arpan Brar – 22- Lusos Bitarães
Switzerland
Shlok Kaul – 19- Carouge Youth
Jasminder Dhillon – 27 - FC Zuchwil
https://www.uaeproleague.ae/en/player/ayaan-shabbir-yusuf/pro-league-u21-1
Here's an AI generated answer citing Official government sources .
Eligibility for Citizenship