Three East Bengal players who could benefit from Lukasz Zwolinski's arrival
East Bengal signed Lukasz Zwolinski on a one-year deal ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, the club announced on September 20, 2026. The Polish forward joins a squad preparing to defend its Indian Super League title and to compete in the AFC Champions League Two.
The move was approved by coach Antonio Habas as the club sought to bolster its foreign attacking options for a season with multiple commitments. The 33-year-old Zwolinski arrives with significant top‑flight experience, the article noted he has nearly 250 appearances in the Polish Ekstraklasa and has also played in the UEFA Europa League. The club’s announcement on social media read: "𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗨𝗣 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗧 💪#AmagoFans – join us in welcoming Łukasz Zwoliński to the 🔴🟡 family, as he signs a one-season contract with us. ✍️The former Poland U-20 forward 🇵🇱 has played over 200 games in the Ekstraklasa – the Polish top-tier league! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/AGGtzz6iuU"
For Zwolinski to make the signing count, the club will expect him to develop strong connections with East Bengal’s attacking players. The article said he will need to form impressive chemistry, work to understand the playing styles of his teammates and adapt his own game to their patterns.
Mohammed Rashid has shifted from a primarily defensive midfield role into one that frequently contributes to the attack under Habas, and he impressed in the AFC Champions League Two qualifier against Al-Arabi SC. The piece highlighted Rashid’s range of passing — able to swing crosses into the box and play accurate forward passes — and suggested he will look to exploit Zwolinski’s movement, with the striker’s presence likely to justify Rashid’s final delivery.
PV Vishnu has produced a strong start under Habas and scored several notable goals during East Bengal’s 2026 Durand Cup-winning campaign, the article reported. Described as a creative threat from wide areas who likes taking on defenders and making left-wing runs, Vishnu is expected to provide inviting crosses for Zwolinski and to benefit from the striker’s ability to occupy and find space inside the box.
Dani Ramirez was recruited as East Bengal’s No. 10 for 2026-27 and has shouldered creative responsibilities, including scoring in the AFC Champions League Two opener against Al-Hussein. The article said Ramirez will need to track Zwolinski’s runs and play clever link-up passes with the new striker if the partnership is to regularly advance East Bengal’s attacking moves; it added that a successful combination could cause problems for opponents and create "many special moments" for the club.
East Bengal signed Zwolinski to strengthen their goal threat and add an attacking focal point capable of troubling defenders across competitions. The club will look to the new striker to contribute as they defend their ISL title and contest the AFC Champions League Two during the 2026-27 season.