Archive · 10 Oct 2026
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.
- When
- The 2026-27 season.
- Where
- The Indian Super League.
- Why
- The season offers emerging players a chance to gain experience, exposure and establish themselves.
- 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