Commenting on his signing, Pablo said he was eager to make an impact for the Punjab outfit. “Punjab FC is ready for a big season, and I'm here to fight for the badge, the team, and the supporters who believe in us,” he said.
At the senior level, defenders Nikhil Prabhu and Muhammed Uvais have been named in the India squad for the CAFA Nations Cup 2025.
His senior debut came in the Durand Cup 2025, a tournament that remains close to his heart.
While most professional clubs in India focus on results at the top, Punjab FC is redefining what it means to build from the grassroots. With a deep-rooted commitment to nurturing talent, the club has created a world-class youth development program, not in a metropolitan hub, but in the heart of Punjab.
Punjab FC delivered a clinical performance to cruise past Odisha FC 3-0 and book their place in the quarterfinals of the Kalinga Super Cup Round of 16 match which was played here at the Kalinga Stadium.
East Bengal SC mounted a stunning comeback victory, scoring four goals in 22 minutes in the second half to come from a two-goal deficit and secure a 4-2 victory against Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season which was played here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
In an exclusive conversation with IANS, defensive midfielder Nikhil Prabhu opened up on the secret behind Punjab FC’s start to the season, his national team ambitions, and more.
Reduced to 10 men due to the sending off of Dinesh Singh in the added time of the first half, NorthEast United FC held their defensive line together to sail through the second essay of the game comfortably.
A solitary goal from Naorem Roshan Singh was enough to hand Zaragoza’s side their fourth victory of the season. Punjab FC tried their luck mostly from distance, often missing the target.
Punjab FC have been one of the better defensive teams in the Indian Super League 2024-25 season and a lot of the credit falls to their midfield general, Nikhil Prabhu who plays in the heart of the team.
