Redefining the game: How Punjab FC is transforming grassroots football in India

While most professional clubs in India focus on results at the top, Punjab FC is redefining what it means to build from the grassroots.

- TridIb Baparnash

With a deep-rooted commitment to nurturing talent, the club has created a world-class youth development program, not in a metropolitan hub, but in the heart of Punjab.

With 16 grassroots centres spread across key towns such as Jalandhar, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Attari and Patiala, Punjab FC is cultivating a footballing culture that goes beyond the pitch. These centres are home to over 100 young athletes who train under the guidance of nearly 30 professionals, including certified coaches, nutritionists, physiotherapists, doctors and support staff. The result is a thriving sporting ecosystem that is steadily transforming Punjab into a rising football hub.