NorthEast United FC complete squad for ISL 2026-27 season
Can Benali clinch domestic silverware for Highlanders after previous Durand titles?
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NorthEast United FC are set to kick off their 2026-27 Indian Super League campaign against Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Guwahati. Two-time Durand Cup-winning coach Juan Pedro Benali is set to continue as the head coach of the Highlanders for the upcoming season.
The Highlanders will kick off the new season at home against the Mariners before taking on Kerala Blasters at home. They have retained head coach Juan Pedro Benali for the upcoming season and he will be keen to win domestic silverware with the Highlanders.
They roped in Nikhil Barla from Jamshedpur FC alongside Abdul Rabeeh, CK Aman and Mohanraj K.
To bolster their foreign unit, they acquired the services of Antonio Moyano, Nikola Ninkovic and Ethyan Gonzalez. Alaeddine Ajaraie, who won the ISL Golden Boot in ISL 2024-25 season will be a key player to watch out for the Highlanders in the upcoming season.
NorthEast United FC Squad for ISL 2026-27 season
Goalkeepers: Dipesh Chauhan, Gurmeet Singh, Mohanraj K
Defenders: Asheer Akhtar, Buanthanglun Samte, Ngasepam Tondonba Singh, Nikhil Barla, Pramveer Ranbir, Robin Yadav, Saikhom Thoiba Singh, Soraisham Dinesh Singh
Midfielders: Abdul Rabeeh Anjukandan, Antonio Moyano, Danny Meitei Laishram, Jithin Madathil Subran, Macarton Louis Nickson, Mark Zothanpuia, Muthu Irulandi Mayakkannan, Nikola Ninkovic
Forwards: Alaeddine Ajaraie, Aman CK, Eneko Satrustegui Plano, Ethyan Jesus Gonzalez Morales, Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia, Parthib Sundar Gogoi, Redeem Tlang
Head Coach: Juan Benali
NorthEast United FC fixtures for ISL 2026-27 Phase 1
| Date | Time (IST) | Opponent 1 | Opponent 2 | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | 7:30 PM | NorthEast United FC | Mohun Bagan Super Giant | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati |
| 18 Oct 2026 | 7:30 PM | NorthEast United FC | Kerala Blasters FC | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati |
| 24 Oct 2026 | 7:30 PM | Odisha FC | NorthEast United FC | Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar |
| 30 Oct 2026 | 7:30 PM | NorthEast United FC | Bengaluru FC | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati |
| 5 Nov 2026 | 5:00 PM | Churchill Brothers | NorthEast United FC | Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa |
| 21 Nov 2026 | 7:30 PM | NorthEast United FC | FC Goa | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati |
| 24 Nov 2026 | 7:30 PM | NorthEast United FC | Sporting Club Delhi | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, Imphal |
| 30 Nov 2026 | 7:30 PM | NorthEast United FC | Punjab FC | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati |
| 6 Dec 2026 | 7:30 PM | NorthEast United FC | Chennaiyin FC | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati |
| 12 Dec 2026 | 7:30 PM | Inter Kashi | NorthEast United FC | Venue TBC |
| 21 Dec 2026 | 7:30 PM | East Bengal FC | NorthEast United FC | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
| 17 Jan 2027 | 7:30 PM | Mumbai City FC | NorthEast United FC | Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai |
Who is North East United FC’s coach for ISL 2026-27?
Juan Pedro Benali is North East United FC’s coach for ISL 2026-27
Where will North East United FC play their home games in ISL 2026-27?
North East United FC will play their home games in ISL 2026-27 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Guwahati
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