Professional next top player: Season 2 kicks off

Pathway to a professional football contract in Thailand

IH News Desk

REGIONAL, April 25, 2025: Nagaland's Department of Youth Resources and Sports has announced Nagaland Next Top Player Season 2, offering young footballers an opportunity to enter professional international football. The programme, in collaboration with the Nagaland Football Association, Progressive Sports Consultants and SC Nagaland/Thonburi United Thailand, will commence on May 12 at Chümoukedima Football Stadium.

Open trials will be held for registered players, with two selected for a one-month training and trial program at Thonburi United, Thailand. The selected players will undergo a month-and-a-half training session under Progressive Sports Consultants in Chümoukedima and a one-month professional training and tryout at Thonburi United in July 2025.

This initiative follows the success of Meceivi Khieya, the season 1 winner, who signed professionally with Thonburi United in Bangkok for 8 months.

Registrations are now open and can be completed online via the Directorate of Youth Resources and Sports Instagram Page (@youth_resources_and_sports) and the SC Nagaland x Thonburi United Instagram Page (@scn.tu).

All eligible players (indigenous inhabitants) have been encouraged to apply and make the most of this career-defining opportunity.

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