Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Soham Varshneya Extends Bengaluru FC Contract Through 2028-29
Soham Varshneya has signed a new contract with Bengaluru FC.
He will stay with the club until the end of the 2028-29 season.
The 22-year-old midfielder said he is happy and ready to work hard for the team.
He played eight times in the 2025-26 Indian Super League season and made one assist.
Before that, he had a strong season with Bengaluru FC’s Reserve Team.
He scored 14 goals and made 12 assists in 24 matches.
His performances won him the club’s ‘B’ Team Player of the Year award.
He has also played for India’s Under-23 team.
Bengaluru FC head coach Pep Munoz praised his game understanding, movement, calmness, and work ethic.
Bengaluru FC midfielder Soham Varshneya has extended his contract through the 2028-29 season.
The 22-year-old made eight appearances and recorded one assist in the 2025-26 Indian Super League season.
Varshneya scored 14 goals and provided 12 assists in 24 appearances for Bengaluru FC’s Reserve Team in 2024-25.
His performances earned him Bengaluru FC’s ‘B’ Team Player of the Year award.
He has also progressed to the India Under-23 setup, making his debut in September 2025.
- Who
- Bengaluru FC midfielder Soham Varshneya, supported by head coach Pep Munoz.
- What
- Varshneya signed a contract extension keeping him at Bengaluru FC through the end of the 2028-29 season.
- When
- The extension was announced on Friday; Varshneya played during the 2025-26 season and made his India Under-23 debut in September 2025.
- Where
- Bengaluru FC, with his senior-team debut taking place at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
- Why
- The club extended his contract after his development through its system and strong performances for the Reserve Team and senior side.
- Contract term
- Through the end of the 2028-29 season
- Age
- 22
- 2025-26 ISL record
- Eight appearances and one assist
- 2024-25 Reserve Team record
- 14 goals and 12 assists in 24 appearances across competitions
- Club award
- Bengaluru FC ‘B’ Team Player of the Year for 2024-25
- International progression
- India Under-23 debut in AFC Under-23 Asian Cup qualifiers in Qatar in September 2025
- Coach’s assessment
- Pep Munoz highlighted Varshneya’s game reading, movement, calmness on the ball, and training work ethic