Indian football: 8 new faces called up by Igor Stimac for the national team

Igor Stimac's first assignment will be the King's Cup in Thailand
Igor Stimac's first assignment will be the King's Cup in Thailand

#4 Raynier Fernandes

Raynier Fernandes of Mumbai City
Raynier Fernandes of Mumbai City

Raynier Fernandes started his senior career with the Indian Arrows but it took him two years to catch the eye of Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan. Although, he was never the first choice during his early days, but became a vital cog in the following season.

Just when he matured as a genuine playmaker in the midfield, Mumbai City FC secured his services for the 2018-19 Indian Super League season. The footballer from Maharashtra played 17 matches for his new team this season and helped them reach the semi-finals. Apart from his duties in the midfield, he even scored a couple of goals for Mumbai City FC this season.


#3 Michael Soosairaj

Michael Soosairaj has been one of the best Indian players this season
Michael Soosairaj has been one of the best Indian players this season

Having started his senior career back in 2012 for the Indian Arrows, it was only during his Chennai City FC days that he came into the limelight. Jamshedpur FC roped in as soon as the 2017-18 I-League season ended after he dazzled as a left winger throughout the season. He continued his dream run in the Indian Super League with his new franchise. Soosairaj occasionally pierced through his opponents' defence with his lightning-fast pace and effective skills even scored 4 goals. The footballer from South Indian has emerged as one of the best footballers in the past couple of years, hopefully, he will make it big for the ‘Blue Tigers’ as well.

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Edited by Aravind Suchindran