Squad balance: experience, foreign recruits and Indian core
Jamshedpur's 2025-26 squad sheet, as recorded in the published roster data, lists a mix of senior internationals and domestic players across goalkeeping, defence, midfield and attack. The list highlights the club's reliance on a small group of foreign professionals alongside Indian regulars who have accounted for most appearances.
Goalkeeping depth on the roster names several options. The document lists Amrit Gope (no appearance data shown), Ayush Jena, young Ravi Kumar (16) and veteran Albino Gomes (32). Among those with recorded match figures, Albino Gomes is shown with 13 appearances.
- Rei Tachikawa (Japan) – recorded with 13 appearances and 10 goals, making him the top goalscorer on the sheet.
- Raphael Messi Bouli (Cameroon) – appears in 13 matches with 2 assists and a notable number of shots (32) and fouls suffered (28).
- Nikola Stojanovic (Serbia) – appears with 13 appearances, 1 goal and 2 assists, and high involvement in fouls committed (20) and suffered (7).
Key attacking and midfield figures
The attacking list is led by the club's most productive names on the sheet. Rei Tachikawa stands out with 10 goals from 13 appearances, indicating he has been the primary goalscoring outlet in the recorded data. Other attacking contributors include Vincy Barretto (11 apps, 7 goals and 1 assist) and Rosenberg Gabriel (9 apps, 4 goals).
"Rei Tachikawa — 13 appearances, 10 goals"
Midfield and creative duties feature a mix of domestic and overseas personnel. Nikola Stojanovic is credited with both goals and assists and substantial defensive involvement as reflected by the fouls committed column. French midfielder Madih Talal appears with 9 outings and 1 goal, while Indian midfielder Mohammed Sanan K is shown with 13 appearances and 2 assists.
Defensive makeup and experience
Defensive options include seasoned imports and Indian defenders. Lazar Cirkovic (Serbia) is listed with 11 appearances; Stephen Eze (Nigeria) registers 11 appearances and 1 goal and his record shows physical presence with 14 fouls committed and multiple bookings. Indian defenders such as Pratik Chowdhary, Sarthak Golui and Mark Zothanpuia are also present, each with recorded match involvement.
| Category | Notable names (sample) | Recorded apps |
|---|---|---|
| Forwards | Rei Tachikawa, Vincy Barretto, Rosenberg Gabriel | 13, 11, 9 |
| Midfield | Nikola Stojanovic, Madih Talal, Mohammed Sanan K | 13, 9, 13 |
| Defence | Lazar Cirkovic, Stephen Eze, Pratik Chowdhary | 11, 11, 13 |
| Goalkeepers | Albino Gomes, Ravi Kumar | 13, 0 |
The tabulated data underlines that several players have double-digit appearances, signalling a core group relied upon during the recorded period. The squad mixes younger Indian prospects alongside experienced foreign professionals, a composition that carries implications for tactical options and rotation during the season.
What the numbers imply for Jamshedpur supporters
The statistics on the roster suggest a few immediate takeaways for supporters and observers. First, Rei Tachikawa emerges as the principal goalscorer in the listed data and will be central to Jamshedpur's attacking plans if selection follows the recorded patterns. Second, the presence of physically imposing defenders such as Stephen Eze and tall centre-backs like Lazar Cirkovic point to aerial strength at the back. Finally, several Indian players have accumulated significant appearances, indicating squad continuity that may benefit team cohesion.
The published squad sheet is statistical in nature and does not include contract details, transfer movements or coaching decisions. Further official club releases will be needed to confirm the final, registered squad for competitive fixtures and to clarify roles, skippercy or season targets.
