Football Jobs in India — Clubs, Academies & Salaries 2025

Football is India's Fastest-Growing Sports Job Market

The Indian Super League (ISL), I-League, women's football leagues, and a growing network of private academies have collectively created thousands of football-related jobs in India. This guide covers who's hiring, what they pay, and how to get in.

Types of Football Jobs in India

• Head Coach / Assistant Coach — at clubs, academies, state teams
• Goalkeeper Coach — specialist role in high demand
• Fitness & Conditioning Coach — every ISL team employs at least 2
• Sports Physiotherapist — clubs hire full-time physios
• Video Analyst — growing rapidly in professional football
• Academy Director / Technical Director — private academies and clubs
• Operations / Team Manager — logistics and administration

AIFF Coaching License — What You Need

All coaching roles in organised Indian football require AIFF licensing:

• D License — grassroots, school coaches
• C License — youth and semi-professional coaching
• B License — club coaching at state/national level
• A License — professional club coaches
• Pro License — ISL head coaches (very few achieve this)

Salary Guide for Football Jobs in India

Top Employers Hiring for Football Jobs in India

ISL franchises (Mumbai City FC, Bengaluru FC, Kerala Blasters, etc.), state football associations, Reliance Foundation Young Champs, and hundreds of private football academies across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata, Goa, and Hyderabad.

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