Leylpur Wanderers FC
| Full name | Leylpur Wanderers Football Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The River Wanderers |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Ground |
Leylpur Riverside Stadium (capacity: 19,600) |
| Chairman | Farooq Sadarya |
| Manager | Rajan Mehra |
| League | Çakari Super League |
| 2026–27 | To be determined |
Leylpur Wanderers FC is a professional association football club based in Leylpur, Çakaristan. Founded in 2023, the club competes in the Çakari Super League, the highest division of men's professional football in Çakaristan.
Nicknamed the River Wanderers, the club is associated with the cultural and sporting traditions of Leylpur and the wider Leyl region. The club plays its home matches at Leylpur Riverside Stadium, which has a capacity of 19,600 spectators.
Leylpur Wanderers FC joined the expanded Çakari Super League for the 2026–27 season. The club is managed by Rajan Mehra.
History
Leylpur Wanderers FC was established in 2023 by local football enthusiasts, students, merchants and former amateur players in Leylpur. The club was founded with the intention of creating a professional football organisation representing the city and surrounding communities. The name "Wanderers" reflected the founders' origins in several travelling amateur football teams that regularly played friendly matches throughout the Leyl region. The club adopted a sporting identity influenced by the riverside environment and commercial traditions of Leylpur.
During its first years, Leylpur Wanderers FC concentrated on organising a senior squad and developing local football facilities. The club initially participated in regional competitions and friendly matches.
Its early playing style emphasised attacking football, technical passing and the recruitment of promising young players. The club also established relationships with local schools and amateur football organisations.
The expansion of professional football throughout Çakaristan provided an opportunity for Leylpur Wanderers FC to participate in national competition. The club strengthened its administration and recruited experienced coaches and players. The development of Leylpur Riverside Stadium was an important part of the process. The stadium provided a suitable home venue for professional football and helped establish the club's identity within the city.
In 2026, the Çakaristan Football Federation announced a major restructuring of domestic football. The former top-tier Çakari Football League was renamed the Çakari Super League and expanded from eight to 24 participating clubs. Leylpur Wanderers FC was selected as one of the new participants. The 2026–27 season marked the club's first participation in the highest national football division.
Stadium
Leylpur Riverside Stadium is the home ground of Leylpur Wanderers FC. Located in Leylpur, the stadium has a capacity of 19,600 spectators. The stadium takes its name from the riverside identity of the city and the broader Leyl River region.
The venue includes covered seating, training facilities and infrastructure for professional football matches. It also serves as a centre for youth and community sporting activities.
Club identity
Name and nickname
The name "Leylpur Wanderers" reflects the club's origins among travelling amateur football teams and its ambition to represent the city at national level. The club is known as the River Wanderers, a nickname reflecting its geographical and sporting identity.
Supporters
Leylpur Wanderers FC draws support from Leylpur and neighbouring communities throughout the Leyl region. The principal supporters' group is known as the Riverside Loyal. The club maintains a strong emphasis on community involvement and accessible football.
Players
Current squad
Squad for the 2026–27 season.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Adil Rahmani |  Çakaristan
|
| 2 | DF | Kiran Sethi | Çakaristan
|
| 3 | DF | Imran Sadarya | Çakaristan
|
| 4 | DF | Farhan Qureshi | Çakaristan
|
| 5 | DF | Yusuf Malik | Çakaristan
|
| 6 | MF | Sameer Qadri (captain) | Çakaristan
|
| 7 | FW | Arjun Bansal | Çakaristan
|
| 8 | MF | Danish Azad | Çakaristan
|
| 9 | FW | Rohan Desai | Çakaristan
|
| 10 | MF | Mehtab Siddiqui | Çakaristan
|
| 11 | FW | Nadeem Farooqi | Çakaristan
|
| 12 | GK | Ravi Kapoor | Çakaristan
|
| 13 | DF | Hamza Naqvi | Çakaristan
|
| 14 | MF | Pranav Rathore | Çakaristan
|
| 15 | DF | Bilal Daryush | Çakaristan
|
| 16 | MF | Naveen Chandra | Çakaristan
|
| 17 | FW | Amaan Shah | Çakaristan
|
| 18 | DF | Ismail Ansari | Çakaristan
|
| 19 | MF | Arif Mehta | Çakaristan
|
| 20 | FW | Parham Ilić | Çakaristan
|
| 21 | GK | Parvez Merchant | Çakaristan
|
| 22 | DF | Kabir Prakash | Çakaristan
|
| 23 | MF | Faisal Mirza | Çakaristan
|
Personnel
Coaching staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Rajan Mehra |
| Assistant coach | Farid Siddiqui |
| Goalkeeping coach | Sanjay Menon |
| Fitness coach | Yusuf Daryush |
| Academy director | Harish Kapoor |
Club officials
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Farooq Sadarya |
| Sporting director | Arman Vaziri |
| Head coach | Rajan Mehra |
Honours
Domestic
- No national titles
Season-by-season record
| Season | Competition | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | Çakari Super League | To be determined |
