ISL club FC Goa complete signing of Spanish attacker Christian 'Chiki' Isabel

Christian Isabel joins FC Goa on a one-year deal.

Khel Now can reveal that FC Goa have officially completed the signing of the 29-year-old Spanish centre forward Christian Isabel, also known as ‘Chiki’. The Spaniard has completed the paperwork for his contract with FC Goa just a few hours ago, which is a one-year deal that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2026-27 season.

Chiki becomes the fourth foreign signing for the Gaurs following the signings of Alex Vallejo, Francisco Feuillassier and Alex Zalaya as FC Goa focus on a major rebuild before the ACL Two Preliminary Stage match under the leadership of the newly appointed head coach, Gouramangi Singh.

An experienced goalscorer with experience in Spanish football

Christian Isabel also known as Chiki becomes the latest recruitment for the Gaurs. Chiki started his journey with CD Leganes U-19 team in Spain before progressing ahead and playing for CD Leganes B and continuing his growth.

After moving away from Leganes, the centre forward joined CF Rayo Majadahonda and later went to represent clubs like Sporting Atletico, Racing Ferrol, AD Alcorcon, FC Cartagena highlighting his ability to adapt. The Spaniard also played for UE Cornella where he saw a good growth which is now owned by the Argentine star Lionel Messi.

Christian ‘Chiki’ Isabel won’t be a stranger at FC Goa as the centre forward will now once again reunite with FC Goa’s new centre back Alex Zalaya.

Zalaya and Chiki have played 57 games together across two Spanish clubs, UE Cornella and Sporting Atletico. This can be key for FC Goa as both of the players won’t take much time to build the chemistry.

Before signing his contract with FC Goa, the 29-year-old centre forward was representing FC Cartagena in the Primera Federacion- Grupo II, the third tier of Spanish club football. This will be Chiki’s first move outside Spain as he now gears up to play in India

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FC Goa’s transfer activity in the summer transfer window so far

FC Goa have taken some major steps in the summer transfer window so far ahead of the 2026-27 season, as they build a competitive squad for both ISL 2026-27 and ACL Two Preliminary stage under the leadership of new head coach Gouramangi Singh.

Multiple key players from the previous campaign have departed from the club along with former head coach Manolo Marquez. The departures include Dejan Drazic, Brison Fernandes, Boris Singh, Abdul Rabeeh, Pol Moreno, Ayush Chhetri and Sahil Tavora. This is a clear indication that the club is heading into a new and fresh direction.

The Gaurs have also seen some major arrivals, including both Indian and foreign contingent. FC Goa have already acquired the services of Rudra Ved Moola, Alex Vallejo, Francisco Feuillassier, Tomba Singh, Isak Ralte and Alex Zalaya.

The Gaurs’ latest recruitment is the 29-year-old centre forward Christian ‘Chiki’ Isabel, who joins the club on a one-year deal keeping him at the club until the end of 2026-27 season making him the fourth foreign signing of FC Goa.

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