AFC Asian Cup 2019: The Indian-origin XI that could have represented India

#6 Midfielder- Aman Verma

Aman Verma trained in the Youth Academy of Leicester City

Aman Verma currently plies his trade for English seventh-division side Tamworth as a midfielder. The 31-year-old came through the youth setup of Leicester City and even signed a contract with them. However, he remained an unused substitute and couldn't break into the first team.

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#7 Midfielder- Aryn Williams

Aryn Williams currently plays for NEROCA in the I-League

Aryn Williams was the most interested from the lot to represent India. The 25-year-old central defensive midfielder played in the A-League for Perth Glory, where he made 22 appearances. His elder brother Rhys Williams has represented Australia 14 times and currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah.

Aryn's mother hails from Mumbai, which makes him eligible to represent India as per FIFA rules. Last season, he was instrumental in guiding NEROCA to a second-place finish above East Bengal and Mohun Bagan, and only three points behind the champions Minerva Punjab.

He would need less time to acclimatise to the national team setup as he has already played in India.

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#8 Midfielder- Joshua Pynadath

Joshua Pynadath is only 16, but you cannot underestimate his skills

Joshua Pynadath is a 16-year-old left winger who can also play in the central attacking midfield and right wing position. The American of Indian-origin currently plays for the U-17 side of Ajax in the U-17 Eredivisie. Moreover, he also has a goal to his name from 8 appearances.