As the 2025 season of the Super League Kerala moves into its decisive phase, one name continues to dominate conversations across the league: Muhammad Ajsal.
Currently on loan at Calicut FC from Kerala Blasters FC, the 22-year-old winger has become one of the league’s headline performers — a constant threat, a relentless runner, and a decisive finisher whose performances are turning heads.
For Kerala Blasters, this loan spell was intended to give Ajsal consistent minutes and a competitive environment to grow. What he has delivered is far more: a statement of readiness.
A Loan Move with Purpose
Having come through the Blasters’ system and experienced earlier loan stints, this was his opportunity to take ownership of a senior attacking role. Calicut entrusted him with that responsibility, and he has rewarded that trust emphatically.
Showcasing composure, pace, and a striker’s instinct from the very first game, the winger quickly became central to Calicut’s attacking identity. His decision-making in the final third has matured, combining intelligence with a fearless drive that makes him one of the most dangerous forwards in the competition.
Ajsal’s numbers tell a story of consistency and impact:
- 10 matches played
- 662 minutes
- 7 goals, including a stunning hat-trick
- 1 assist
- 21 shots, 13 on target
- 10 chances created
- 10 tackles, 5 interceptions
- 76 completed passes, 60 medium passes, 41 short passes
- 22 long balls, 10 dribbles
But beyond the stats, it’s his match-winning moments that stand out:
Hat-trick Heroics
His landmark performance came in the 6–2 victory over Forca Kochi FC — the biggest result of the league stage. Ajsal struck twice inside the opening quarter of an hour before completing his hat-trick on the brink of half-time. His movement, timing, and ruthlessness in that game established him as a top contender in the Golden Boot race.
The Brace That Announced His Arrival
Earlier in the campaign, he delivered a superb brace against Malappuram FC, showcasing both finesse and power in front of goal. Those goals didn’t just win the match — they set the tone for the rest of his loan spell and signalled that Calicut had a winger capable of changing games on demand.
All-Round Contribution
While goals highlight his form, Ajsal has also impressed with his work rate, defensive commitment, and pressing — essential traits for any modern wide forward. His ability to transition quickly from defence to attack has allowed Calicut to play with greater verticality and intensity.
A Player Growing in Confidence and Maturity
At 22, Ajsal is entering a crucial stage of his development, and this loan spell has accelerated his trajectory. His confidence with the ball, sharper decision-making, and improved physical presence all point to a player evolving with each passing week.
For Kerala Blasters, this progression is exactly what the loan system is designed to produce: a player who leaves, grows, returns, and elevates the squad.
Looking Ahead
As Calicut FC push forward in the Super League Kerala, all eyes will remain on Ajsal. If he maintains his current form, he will finish the season as one of the league’s brightest performers — and more importantly, as a player ready to take the next step.
Kerala Blasters will continue to monitor his progress closely. The loan spell is proving to be an invaluable chapter — not just for his development, but for the club’s future attacking depth.
Ajsal is showing signs of becoming more than just a promising academy graduate.
He is becoming a player to count on.
