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Punjab FC has been awarded the Indian Super League Award for Best Elite Youth Program for the 2024\u201325 season, in recognition of the club\u2019s outstanding contribution to youth development and its successful integration of academy players into the senior team.<\/p>\n
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This season, the Shers fielded the youngest squad in the league with an average age of 25 years and 216 days, underlining the club\u2019s vision for long-term growth and sustainability. A total of nine academy graduates featured in the senior team, with six making their first-team debuts. The club led the league in giving the most minutes to teenagers and development players, with U23 players accumulating 7,522 minutes on the pitch\u2014more than any other team.<\/p>\n
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Head Coach Panagiotis Dilmperis\u2019 trust in youth was evident through consistent performances from youngsters like Abhishek Singh, Muheet Shabir, Pramveer Singh, Ricky Shabong, Manglenthang Kipgen, and Muhammad Suhail F. The Shers also celebrated key individual milestones this season with Pramveer Singh becoming the youngest starter in ISL history, Singamayum Shami emerging as the youngest goalscorer. Vishal Yadav became the third youngest debutant, and Muhammad Suhail stood out as the third youngest assist provider.<\/p>\n
The award marks a significant milestone in Punjab FC\u2019s mission to nurture young talent and strengthen the Indian football ecosystem from the grassroots<\/p>\n
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