ISL Team Profile: NorthEast United FC

Owned by Bollywood actor John Abraham and I-League club Shillong Lajong, NorthEast United FC will represent the North Eastern region of India. Based at Guwhati, the club will play its home matches at the Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium. Known for its football prowess through Indian football legend Baichung Bhutia, the region is excited for the new tournament.

Goalkeepers: Kunzang Bhutia, Rehenesh TP, A. Tzorvas
Defenders: Aiborlang Khongjee, Jibon Singh, Pritam Singh, Robin Gurung, Massamba Sambou, Miguel Garcia, Tomas Josl, Joan Capdevilla

Midfielders: Alen Deory, Boithang Haokip, David Ngaihte, Milan Singh, Zodingliana Ralte, Do Dong-Hyun, Guilhermo Castro, Isaac Chansa, Kondwani Mtonga
Forwards: Durga Boro, Redeem Tiang, Seiminlen Doungel, Cornell Glen, James Keene, Luis Padilla, Sergio Pardo

“The future of the sport is bright only if we can banish the bureaucracy. We have a lot of talent in the country. In a couple of years you will hear that some of the players from Northeast United are selected for International level Football.”

“Within 3 years it will be a full-fledged league like LA Liga . All our owners are very enthusiastic, we all are representing the ISL; we all are very strong.”