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ISL 2026-27: Danish Farooq set to join East Bengal FC on two-year deal
His inclusion will strengthen the midfield of the Red and Gold Brigade.
Danish Farooq is all set to join the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season champions East Bengal FC ahead of the new season. The former Kerala Blasters FC midfielder will strengthen the squad ahead of the new season.
With the signing of Danish Farooq, the middle of the park now has a good Indian box-to-box midfield option. Alongside MD Rashid and Jeakson Singh, he has emerged as a great option who can give the Red and Gold Brigade something different from others.
After the departure of Miguel Figueira, this is the first midfield signing of East Bengal FC. As Danish boasts experience playing in the ISL with Kerala Blasters FC, the Indian national team player will be a key figure for the Kolkata giants in the upcoming season.
From Kerala Blasters to East Bengal
As per reports, Danish Farooq has signed a two-year contract with East Bengal FC. The midfielder will not only have a big role in the ISL this season but also need to perform well in the AFC competition.
He is also known as the “Ronaldo of Kashmir” due to his pace, ball control, and attacking midfield style.
The 30-year-old midfielder from Jammu and Kashmir has played for Real Kashmir FC, Kerala Blasters, and Bengaluru FC. He also featured in five games for the Blue Tigers and recorded an assist to his name in the CAFA Nations Cup.
The inclusion of Danish Farooq will bring competition in the midfield, among players like Souvik Chakraborty and Jeakson Singh. He is capable of bringing great balance to East Bengal from many areas.
He can play as a central midfielder, a wide role player or be a no 10 and also has the big game experience in the ISL.
What can he offer to the defending champions?
Danish Farooq is known for his extreme work rate and dynamic presence in the midfield. He can be a very promising signing for the Red and Gold. He is capable of operating the central midfield area and making those runs in the final third zone.
As previously mentioned, they also signed veteran and ISL-proven players like Bipin Singh, which helped them to lift their first-ever ISL trophy. Danish Farooq is also the kind of signing that will add quality and depth to the squad.
- Danish Farooq is very versatile on the pitch as he can play as a proper box-to-box player.
- His ability to make late runs will be very effective.
- Danish Farooq is an ISL-proven player with a leadership quality in the midfield
- His pressing and work rate will strengthen the squad and gameplay.
Which club did Danish Farooq join before East Bengal?
Danish Farooq previously played for Kerala Blasters.
What position does Danish Farooq play?
He primarily plays as a central midfielder but can also operate in attacking midfield roles.
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Rohit Mistri is a sports journalist from Kolkata with over two years of experience in the field. He has extensively covered Indian football, including major tournaments such as the Calcutta Football League and the Indian Super League. His work spans on-ground reporting, match coverage, and in-depth storytelling, along with interviews of prominent sporting personalities. Rohit brings strong communication skills and a deep passion for sports narratives to everything he writes.