1 hr ago
Five Young Players to Watch in ISL 2026-27
The 2026-27 Indian Super League is expected to have 163 matches.
This season brings back games at both teams’ home grounds.
The article names five young players who may get attention.
Vinith Venkatesh plays for Bengaluru FC.
Brison Fernandes has joined Chennaiyin FC after scoring goals for FC Goa.
Rohit Danu is now with East Bengal FC and has played for several teams.
Defender Aritra Das is with Inter Kashi, while attacker Leon Augustine is with Punjab FC.
The season could give these players more experience and chances to show what they can do.
The 2026-27 Indian Super League returns to a home-and-away format, with 163 matches scheduled.
Bengaluru FC midfielder Vinith Venkatesh recorded one goal and two assists in 19 matches during 2024-25.
Chennaiyin FC forward Brison Fernandes scored seven goals and supplied two assists in 2024-25, and made his senior India debut in 2025.
East Bengal FC attacker Rohit Danu has played for several clubs, including Indian Arrows, Hyderabad FC, Bengaluru FC and Inter Kashi.
Inter Kashi defender Aritra Das and Punjab FC attacker Leon Augustine are also highlighted as young players to watch.
- Who
- Five young footballers: Vinith Venkatesh, Brison Fernandes, Rohit Danu, Aritra Das and Leon Augustine.
- What
- They are identified as players to watch in the 2026-27 Indian Super League season.
- Where
- The Indian Super League.
- When
- The 2026-27 season.
- Why
- The season offers emerging players a chance to gain experience, exposure and establish themselves.
Key facts
- Competition
- Indian Super League (ISL)
- Season
- 2026-27
- Scheduled matches
- 163
- Format
- Traditional home-and-away format returns
- Vinith Venkatesh
- One goal and two assists in 19 matches in 2024-25
- Brison Fernandes
- Seven goals and two assists in 2024-25; named Emerging Player of the Season
- Brison Fernandes international debut
- Made his India senior team debut in 2025
Sources
Related news
Indian Super League Returns With Hope After Troubled Season
ISL 2026-27 Opens With Two Intriguing Fixtures
ISL 2026-27 Starts October 10 With 13 Teams
Rain Delays Toss for India-Afghanistan Asian Games Quarterfinal
Shreyas Iyer Predicts Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Will Dominate Indian Cricket
East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Set for IFA Shield Final Derby
East Bengal Seek Revenge Against Mohun Bagan in IFA Shield Final
Unbeaten Punjab FC Face Mohun Bagan in IFA Shield Semifinal
Punjab FC Signs Cameroonian Striker Raphael Messi Bouli
