📉 The total market value of the Indian Super League has fallen below ₹300 Crore for the first time since 2018.
📉 In just 18 months, the league has reportedly lost a staggering ₹177 Crore in market value.
📉 Back in May 2025, there were 32 Indian players valued at ₹2 Crore or more. Today, that number has dropped to just SIX! Can you imagine? Just SIX.
📉 Mohun Bagan have seen their squad value decline significantly, with the Mariners alone losing around ₹7 Crore in this latest update. (According to Transfermarkt)
Now before anyone says, “Market value means nothing” , remember that market value is often a reflection of perception, confidence, player demand, league attractiveness and future potential. When the numbers consistently move downward, it raises uncomfortable questions.
Why is this happening? Here are few important reasons..
🔹 Uncertainty around the football calendar.
🔹 Shortened seasons.
🔹 Lack of continuity and stability.
🔹 Financial concerns across clubs.
🔹 Declining confidence in the ecosystem.
Indian football fans have spent years debating clubs vs federation, ISL vs I-League, franchises vs traditional clubs.
But perhaps the bigger question today is:
👉 Is Indian football actually moving forward?
👉 Are we producing better players than we were 5 years ago?
👉 Has the ISL genuinely strengthened Indian football, or has the ecosystem started to stagnate?
👉 Most importantly, are you optimistic about the future of Indian football?
Would love to hear honest opinions from supporters of all clubs. Kindly let us know 👇🏽