Sreenidi Deccan FC sign Bhaskar Roy, Abhash Thapa and Rashid CK for new season

Sreenidi Deccan FC have strengthened their squad with the signings of goalkeeper Bhaskar Roy, left-back Abhash Thapa, and midfielder Rashid CK. The trio brings experience and youthful energy as the club prepares for the upcoming football season under Fabio Ferreira’s guidance

Hyderabad: Sreenidi Deccan FC have acquired goalkeeper Bhaskar Roy, left-back Abhash Thapa, and midfielder Rashid CK to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.

Experienced goalkeeper Bhaskar Roy began his professional career with the Services team and made his I-League debut with Minerva Punjab FC, where he spent three years and won the league in the 2017-18 season. He subsequently joined Rajasthan United FC for the I-League 2021-22 season. After a season with Rajasthan United, he moved to Indian Super League (ISL) side Mumbai City FC for two seasons and later featured for Mohammedan Sporting Club in the 2024-25 ISL season. The former I-League Golden Glove winner also won the ISL League Winners Shield in 2022-23 and the ISL Trophy the following year with Mumbai City FC.

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Abhash Thapa joins the Deccan Warriors after spending the I-League 2024-25 season with Rajasthan United FC, where he played 22 matches and scored two goals. The left-back began his professional career with Real Kashmir FC in the 2018-19 season before joining East Bengal FC the following year. He subsequently returned to the Snow Leopards for two seasons before moving to Mohammedan SC, where he won the I-League 2023-24.

Meanwhile, young midfielder Rashid CK joins Sreenidi Deccan FC after spending the previous season with Chanmari FC, where he helped the team secure promotion to the I-League. During his stint with Chanmari FC, he made 13 appearances and scored a goal in their promotion campaign.

Sreenidi Deccan FC’s Chief Football Officer, Fabio Ferreira, addressed the acquisitions, saying: “We are delighted to welcome three excellent players—Bhaskar, Abhash, and Rashid—to Sreenidi Deccan FC. Bhaskar and Abhash bring proven quality and experience that will immediately elevate our competitive structure, while Rashid adds exciting young potential to our squad. These signings strengthen the balance, depth, and character of our team as we prepare for the season ahead.”