Bengaluru FC finalise squad ahead of ISL 2026-27 opener at Sree Kanteerava

Bengaluru FC have completed their squad for the 2026-27 Indian Super League season ahead of the campaign opener at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, where they will face SC Delhi. Pep Munoz is the coach entering the new ISL campaign.

The Blues finished fourth last season and fell short of three points despite ending the campaign with wins over Jamshedpur FC and Chennaiyin FC. The club underwent managerial changes last season, with Gerard Zaragoza replaced by Renedy Singh before Pep Munoz eventually took charge in March. Munoz is described in the club announcement as an experienced gaffer who has served as the assistant gaffer for FC Barcelona reserves. The club noted their foreign contingent looks brand new with the arrival of several veteran players.

Goalkeepers named in the squad are Aheibam Suraj Singh, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Lalthuammawia Ralte and Sahil Poonia. Defenders listed are Chinglensana Singh Konsham, Haobam Ricky Meetei, Harsh Palande, Menno Robert Maria Koch, Nikhil Chandrashekar Poojary, Roshan Singh Naorem, Sandro Anibal Embalo, Suresh Singh Wangjam and Takhellambam Bungson Singh. Midfielders include Chingambam Shivaldo Singh, Fanai Lalremtluanga, Manuel Ignacio Iriondo, MD Arbash, Muhammed Ashique Kuruniyan, Ningthoukhongjam Rishi Singh, Soham Varshneya, Takhellambam Bobbish, Vinith Venkatesh and Yaipharemba Chingakham. Forwards named are Borja Martinez Giner, Mihaillo Perovic, Monirul Molla, Ryan Dale Williams, Serto Worneilen Kom, Sunil Chhetri and Taorem Kelvin Singh.

To bolster the defence after Bheke parted ways, Bengaluru signed Dutch defender Menno Koch and Portuguese defender Sandro Embalo from PSBS Biak. Mihailo Perovic from Montenegro has been announced to lead the attack. Borja Martinez has been brought in from AD Alcorcon to operate on the wings. The club reported the arrivals alongside other additions to reshape the squad for the new season.

The Blues will play their first two fixtures at home against SC Delhi and Chennaiyin FC before travelling to Guwahati for their first away match against the Highlanders. The club confirmed Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru as their home venue for ISL 2026-27. Head Coach is listed as Jose Zoyo (Pep Munoz) and the club also stated, "Pep Munoz is The Blues coach for ISL 2026-27".

Bengaluru FC’s next confirmed fixture is the ISL opener at Sree Kanteerava Stadium against SC Delhi, which will kick off their 2026-27 campaign.