Co-founded by Bhaichung Bhutia, Indian Football Foundation (IFF) is a social initiative that aims to discover and develop India’s top talented young footballers and coaches through a strategic partnership with Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools. We provide a complete financial aid for talent scouting nationwide and offer structured residential training program that includes

Every promising young athlete in India deserves equitable access to top-tier coaching facilities. Access to such resources should not be hindered by financial constraints or any other obstacles, ensuring that talent is nurtured and potential maximized across the nation.

We are on a mission to assist talented young footballers aged 7-19 in India who lack coaching resources due to lack of resources. This involves building infrastructure to support players nationwide and training aspiring coaches for professional success, fostering football development and employment in the country.
India’s only academy with AIFF accreditation from 5 locations (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Assam, & Shillong)
Students trained
Licensed coaches
Non-residential academies
Residential academies
India’s only academy with AIFF accreditation from 5 locations (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Assam, & Shillong)
Supported coaches get their licenses under coach education program
Professional Players (ISL, I-League, IWL)
Indian Players
National & state level players
scholars supported till date
coaches trained,
coaches employed,
hours of coach education
