At just 26 years old, Prashant Chand has shown that hard work and dedication can open doors to national and international success.
By profession, he is an IT engineer, but his heart beats for football and futsal, where he proudly represents Suva Futsal, Tailevu Naitasiri Football Club, and the Fiji national futsal team.
Prashant’s journey began with the Tailevu Naitasiri futsal and football teams, where he first showcased his talent. His big break came in 2020 when he was named in the Fiji FA President’s Five team, a moment that gave him the platform to test himself among the best. Soon after, he joined Suva Futsal, and there was no looking back.
Prashant has collected honours that many young players only dream of. He won the Golden Boot Award in 2020, was named MVP in an international friendly in 2022, and stood out as the OFC Player of the Match in 2022. Most recently, he helped Suva Futsal win the Extra Futsal League in 2025, proving his consistency and importance to the team.
Now, Prashant has his eyes on the biggest prize of all — the OFC Men’s Futsal Cup 2025. His dream is to help Fiji win the title for the first time in history, putting the country on the futsal map.
“I want to be in the history books, winning the cup for the first time for Fiji,” he says with determination.
Beyond the goals and trophies, Prashant wants to inspire young Fijians to chase their dreams. His message is simple: with discipline, humility, and belief, anything is possible.
“Proud and honoured to represent my country,” he says, a statement that reflects both his pride in wearing the national jersey and his gratitude for the journey so far.
To the kids watching from the stands or kicking a ball on village grounds, Prashant’s story is proof that dedication at the grassroots level can lead to representing Fiji on the international stage.
Fiji takes on Vanuatu at 7 pm today at the Vodafone Arena in Suva, following the opening match between New Zealand and the Solomon Islands at 4 pm.
