Mumbai Premier League 2024-25: A Season in Numbers

The Mumbai Premier League (MPL) 2024-25 concluded in spectacular fashion with India On Track FC (IoT FC) dethroning the defending champions MYJ-GM on the final day, ending an exhilarating season filled with drama and some remarkable performances.
After a stunning 1-0 loss to Mumbay FC in their penultimate game, which ended their incredible 1,083-day unbeaten streak, IoT FC entered the last fixture with everything to play for — and they delivered, securing their first-ever MPL title and marking a remarkable journey of five promotions in as many seasons.
Season Overview: Goals, Matches, and Youth Involvement in top tier of Mumbai Football
This season witnessed a total of 117 matches with a massive 418 goals, averaging 3.5 goals per game — a significant increase from last season’s 370 goals across 118 matches. This surge in scoring highlights the growing technical quality and attacking dynamism of Mumbai’s top-tier football.
- Youngest Team of MPL 2024-25: No Doubt it’s Reliance Foundation Young Champs, with an average squad age of just 17 years, fielding an entire Under-19 squad.
- Oldest Team: Bombay Gymkhana, average squad age of 27 years.
- Youth Involvement in top tier of Mumbai Football: Reliance Fielded entire Under-19 squad while Mumbai City FC Reserves featured the most Under-20 players (9), debutants Mumbay FC had the highest number of Under-21 players (6), reflecting a strong focus on youth development across the league.
Top Scorers:
Rank | Player | Club | Goals Scored |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Zeeshan Akhtar | ICL Mumbai | 22 |
2 | Vs Thotkadhar Zimik | Kenkre FC | 16 |
3 | Mohammed Khatib | Maharashtra Oranje FC | 14 |
4 | Mohammed Arfat Ansari | India On Track FC | 14 |
5 | Sunny Vishnu Thakur | Hope United FC | 13 |
Zeeshan Akhtar dominated the charts, notably scoring eight goals in ICL Mumbai’s 13-0 demolition of Kalina Rangers. Despite Kenkre FC’s bottom-table finish, Vs Thotkadhar Zimik impressed with 16 goals, showcasing his individual brilliance.
Fastest Goals: Lightning Strikes from Kickoff
Rank | Player | Club | Minute Scored |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Abhijit Tawhare | MYJ-GMSC | 1′ |
2 | Michi Mudo | Iron Born FC | 2′ |
3 | Vs Thotkadhar Zimik | Kenkre FC | 3′ |
4 | Parag | Mumbai FC | 4′ |
5 | Abhijit Tawhare | MYJ-GMSC | 4′ |
Team Stats: Offensive and Defensive Fortresses
Rank | Team | Matches Played | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Avg. Goals per Game |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MYJ-GMSC | 17 | 46 | 16 | 2.71 |
2 | Maharashtra Oranje FC | 17 | 43 | 17 | 2.53 |
3 | India On Track FC | 17 | 43 | 9 | 2.53 |
4 | ICL Mumbai | 17 | 44 | 27 | 2.59 |
5 | Hope United FC | 17 | 41 | 16 | 2.41 |
MYJ-GMSC led the scoring charts while also boasting the best defensive record last season. This season, IoT FC’s defensive solidity stood out, conceding just 9 goals in 17 matches, a key factor in their title-winning campaign.
Season Awards and Podium Finishers
- Champions: India On Track FC
- Runners-up: MYJ-GM
- Third Place: Hope United
- Fair Play Award: Maharashtra Oranje FC
Individual Awards:
- Best Goalkeeper: Prathmesh Honavarkar (IoT FC)
- Best Defender: Nishant Shetty (IoT FC)
- Best Midfielder: Kamran Ansari (MYJ-GM)
- Best Forward: Zeeshan Akhtar (ICL Mumbai)
A Season of Growth and Excitement
The 2024-25 Mumbai Premier League season has been a indication of the growth of football in the city — from emerging young talents to established clubs pushing the boundaries of excellence. IoT FC’s meteoric rise from the lower tiers to champions in just five seasons is a story of their ambition and some serious efforts in fielding a team with champions mindset .
As the curtains fall on this thrilling campaign, anticipation builds for the next season, promising even more excitement, skill, and passion. Stay tuned to Football Counter for exclusive coverage and insights as Mumbai football continues to evolve and inspire.
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