Srinagar, April 17 -- Srinagar-born Hammad has become the first player from J&K to achieve this feat. The 26-year-old is set to join Indian Super League team FC Goa for the 2024-25 ISL season.

The Snow Leopards were on a stupendous run in the just concluded I-League campaign. The Srinagar club was at one point in contention to win the league title this year. However, a run of draws and last-minute defeats derailed the team's title charge, as they finished fifth, picking up 40 points in 24 matches.

Real Kashmir, coached by legendary J&K footballer Ishfaq Ahmad, had the most clean sheets in the I-League this year. Muhammad Hammad formed the core of the team's defense and will now ply his trade at the highest level of professional football...