Punjab FC finalise squad ahead of ISL 2026-27 opener
Punjab FC finalised their squad for the Indian Super League 2026-27 as they prepare to open the campaign against Odisha FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, the club announced on October 13, 2026. The roster features multiple foreign additions intended to strengthen the side for the upcoming season.
After Dilmperis moved to Mohun Bagan, Punjab FC appointed Greek coach Pavlos Dermitzakis to lead the team for ISL 2026-27. Dermitzakis has coaching experience in Greek top-tier football and has worked with PAOK and Athinaikos. The club were one of the title contenders last season, and they have all it takes to win the ISL Shield this season under their new gaffer.
Punjab FC have signed Raphael Messi Bouli from Jamshedpur FC and added Patrick Bahanack, Diego Raposo and Mickaël Malsa to bolster their foreign unit. The club presented the quartet as part of a recruitment drive aimed at reinforcing the squad’s overseas contingent ahead of the new campaign.
The goalkeepers named in the squad are Arshdeep Singh Saini, Aryaman Bengani and Muheet Shabir Khan. Defenders listed in the squad include Bijoy Varghese, Jephthe Patrick Gerard Bahanack, Khaiminthang Lhungdim, Muhammed Uvais Moyikkal, Nongmeikapam Suresh Meitei and Usham Thoungamba Singh.
Midfield selections are Alfred Planas Moya, Bishu Sharma, Leon Augustine Asokan, Manglenthang Kipgen, Mohammad Inam, Nikhil N Prabhu, Princeton Arnald Rebello, Ricky John Shabong, Singamayum Shami and Vinit Rai. The forward line on the roster comprises Diego Henrique Oliveira Raposo, Gurkirat Singh, Konsam Sanathoi Singh, Kumanthem Ninthoinganba Meetei, Muhammad Suhail F, Raphael Eric Messi Bouli, Sagolsem Bikash Singh and Vishal Yadav.
Punjab FC will play their home games in ISL 2026-27 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The club has confirmed the stadium as its base for the forthcoming season.
They will commence their new season at home against Odisha FC before hosting the Islanders in the second game.