2023 Reliance Foundation Development League

Reliance Foundation Development League
Season2023
Dates27 February – 14 May
ChampionsBengaluru FC (2nd title)
Next Gen CupBengaluru FC
Sudeva Delhi
Mohun Bagan SG
RFYC
Matches played42
Goals scored148 (3.52 per match)
Best PlayerThoi Singh (Bengaluru)
Top goalscorerTaison Singh (Mohun Bagan SG)
(5 goals)
Best goalkeeperSachin Jha (Sudeva Delhi)
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The 2023 Reliance Foundation Development League was the second season of the Reliance Foundation Development League, developmental football league organised by the Reliance Foundation and the AIFF.[1] The season features 59 teams divided into nine regions, each playing around 10 matches during the regional qualifiers held across multiple regions from 27 February to 23 April.[2][3] 4 teams qualified for the Next Gen Cup to be held in Mumbai.[4]

Bengaluru FC successfully defended their title against Sudeva Delhi FC in the final. Both teams, including Mohun Bagan SG and RFYC, qualified for the Next Gen Cup.[5]

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  2. ^ "All you need to know about the RF Development League 2022". 8 April 2022. Archived from the original on 15 April 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Seven Hero ISL clubs to join RFYC in inaugural Reliance Foundation Development League from April 15". Indian Super League. Archived from the original on 15 August 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  4. ^ Modak, Sourav (12 May 2022). "Bengaluru FC hold Kerala Blasters to emerge inaugural RFDL champions". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 February 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Bengaluru FC crowned RFDL Champion after a thrilling title defence against Sudeva Delhi FC". indiansuperleague.com. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.