Chennaiyin FC and Punjab FC bid farewell to their captains
The Marina Machans parted ways with Ryan Edwards, while Luka Majcen departed the Shers.

Indian Super League (ISL) club Chennaiyin FC, on Thursday, announced the departure of Ryan Edwards.
Edwards was an integral part of Owen Coyle’s system since joining the club in 2023. He featured in 42 games for the Marina Machans during his two-year stint.
𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 💙#AllInForChennaiyin pic.twitter.com/qW7xPuyrzW
— Chennaiyin F.C. (@ChennaiyinFC) June 19, 2025
Edwards logged 1548 minutes in his 20 appearances in the 2024-25 season. He registered two clean sheets and also scored a goal. He also played a pivotal role in CFC’s dramatic playoff qualification in the 2023-24 season.
A leader at the back, the English defender won 70 duels, 12 tackles, completed 60 recoveries, and 16 blocks, and also averaged 28 passes per match in the 2024-25 season.
Majcen leaves Punjab FC
Punjab FC parted ways with forward and club captain Luka Majcen.
The Slovenian forward played a crucial role in the Shers’ debut ISL campaign. Majcen returned to PFC at the start of the 2024-25 season and was effective all throughout the season.
All good things come to an end... but names live on.
— Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) June 19, 2025
Thank you, Luka — for the goals, the grit, and the glory. Once a Sher, always a Sher. 🧡🦁
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The PFC captain has been the driving force in their forward line, as he ended up as the club’s leading scorer in the ISL.
Majcen scored a total of 10 goals in the 2024-25 season. Despite suffering a jaw injury in the opening game of the season, he made a quick comeback to contribute to his team. The forward remained instrumental in their final third, averaging 0.5 goals per match. He also racked up three assists and created 14 chances.
Majcen also won 55 duels, attempted 216 successful passes, and completed 19 recoveries, maintaining a 28.57% goal conversion rate.