The Nepal Super League (NSL) 2025 auction saw fierce bidding for top domestic players, particularly in Categories A and B. While goalkeepers were not in high demand, marquee (M) and retained (R) players were central to team strategies. Additionally, several players who initially went unsold were later acquired through the Wishlist system. Foreign players and Category C selections are yet to be finalized, with teams expected to bring in overseas goalkeepers. Dhangadhi FC has also announced the return of their former foreign player, Lebanese footballer Ahmad Hijazi. Here’s a look at the squads after the auction:
Butwal Lumbini FC
- Marquee Player: Manish Dangi
- Retained Players: Arik Bista, Nirajan Dhami, Saroj Tamang
- Category A & B Signings: Fatehman Ghale, Bimal Pandey, Pradip Lama, Tikendra Singh Thapa
- Wishlist Additions: Deep Karki, Sandeep Karki
Dhangadhi FC
- Marquee Player: Kritish Ratna Chhunju
- Retained Players: Devendra Tamang, Randip Paudel
- Category A & B Signings: Ram Chandra Wajee, George Prince Karki, Pasang Lama, Ashok Khawas, Bibek Poudel
- Wishlist Addition: Jiyarath Seikh
FC Chitwan
- Marquee Player: Anjan Bista
- Retained Players: Bishal Shrestha, Tshiring Gurung
- Category A & B Signings: Roshan Rana Magar, Milan Rai, Shishir Lekhi, Abhishek Limbu, Jaya Gurung, Sumit Shrestha
- Wishlist Addition: Niraj Chaudhary
Jhapa FC
- Marquee Player: Laken Limbu
- Retained Players: Chhiring Lama
- Category A & B Signings: Avinash Syantang, Dipesh Dhimal, Ashish Gurung, Anjal Shrestha, Roshan Pahari, Dipendra BK
- Wishlist Addition: Ujwal Rai
Kathmandu Rayzrs FC
- Marquee Player: Rohan Karki
- Retained Players: Dipesh Gurung, Kuldip Karki, Abhishek Baral
- Category A & B Signings: Ashish Chapagain, Dinesh Henjan, Gillespye Jung Karki, Kamal Shrestha, Diwakar Chaudhary, Anjal Maharjan
Lalitpur City FC
- Marquee Player: Ananta Tamang
- Retained Players: Sanish Shrestha, Aditya Shakya
- Category A & B Signings: Sudip Gurung, Yogesh Gurung, Mani Kumar Lama, Nabin Lama, Santosh Khatri, Abhishek Waiba, Sumit Shrestha
Pokhara Thunders FC
- Marquee Player: Samir Tamang
- Retained Players: Ayush Ghalan, Padam Bhattarai
- Category A & B Signings: Ram Thapa, Chandan Das, Bishal Tamang, Suraj Jyu Thakuri, Krishal Moktan, Ekraj Budhathoki
Goalkeeper Market Trends
- Goalkeepers were not in high demand during the auction.
- Top goalkeepers like Bishal Sunar and Bikesh Kuthu remained unsold.
- Many teams are expected to recruit foreign goalkeepers in the upcoming signings.
With these squads taking shape, teams will now focus on strengthening their rosters with foreign recruits and Category C players ahead of the new season.
