2021–22 NorthEast United FC season

The 2021–22 season is the club's eight season in Indian Super League since its establishment in 2014.[1]The 2021–22 Indian Super League season started from 19 November 2021.

NorthEast United
2021–22 season
Head Coach Khalid Jamil
StadiumFatorda Stadium, Goa[lower-alpha 1]
Indian Super League9th
AIFF Super CupTBD

Season Overview
Main article: 2021–22 Indian Super League season

The Highlanders are all set rope in Spanish midfielder Hernan Santana and Sehnaj Singh and have extended Khassa Camara’s contract, as reported earlier by Khel Now. The club has also signed Joe Zoherliana, Jestin George,and Mohammed Irshad under the guidance of Khalid Jamil who is set to continue as head coach.

On 27 October 2021,NorthEast United are completed the signing of Australian defender Patrick Flottmann from Sydney FC on a free transfer. The Highlanders first signed South Korean defender Ahn Byung-keon, but couldn’t register him due to some issues.[2]

On 29 October 2021, NorthEast United have completed the signing of Gani Ahmed Nigam.[3]

On 31 October 2021, NorthEast United have completed the signing of Manvir Singh. The striker played for Sudeva FC in the last I-League season and has signed a 3-year-deal with the Highlanders.[4]

November

On 7 November 2021, NorthEast United FC confirmed the signing of Pragyan Medhi on its social media and various other platforms for the upcoming season.[5]He has signed with NorthEast United on a four–year deal.

On 17 November 2021, NorthEast United announced BKT as their Official Partner for the upcoming season.[6]

On 18 November 2021, NorthEast United announced their partnership with Amrit Cement as their Principal sponsor.[7]

On 19 November, the NorthEast United launched their away-kit and third kit for the upcoming season.[8][9]

On 20 November 2021, NorthEast United lost 2–4 against Bengaluru FC in their first Indian Super League match of the season.Deshorn Brown and Mathias Coureur are the Goalscorer for the Highlander.[10]

On 25 November, the NorthEast United played their second match against Kerala Blasters FC, which ended in a 0–0 draw.[11]

On 27 November 2021, NorthEast United announced Health Vit as their Official Nutrition Partner for the upcoming season.[12]

On 29 November 2021, NorthEast United lost 1–2 against Chennaiyin FC in their third Indian Super League match of the season.V.P. Suhair is the Goalscorer for the Highlander.[13]

December

On 1 December 2021, NorthEast United announced Akshar Foundation as their Official Partner for the upcoming season.[14]

On 4 December 2021, NorthEast United defeated FC Goa 2–1 at home match.Goal from Rochharzela and Khassa Camara ensured their first victory of the season.[15]

On 10 December 2021, NorthEast United lost 0–1 against Odisha FC at away match.[16]

On 13 December 2021, NorthEast United lost 1–5 against Hyderabad FC.Laldanmawia Ralte is the only goalscorer for the Highlander.[17]

Players

Current squad of the club:[18]

Squad No. Name Nationality Position(s) Date of Birt deh (Age)
Goalkeepers
1 Subhasish Roy Chowdhury GK (1986-09-27) 27 September 1986
32 Mirshad Michu GK (1994-02-03) 3 February 1994
33 Sanjiban Ghosh GK (1991-07-06) 6 July 1991
44 Nikhil Deka GK (2002-10-13) 13 October 2002
Defenders
2 Patrick Flottmann CB (1997-04-19) 19 April 1997
3 Tondonba Singh LB (1997-03-29) 29 March 1997
4 Provat Lakra LB / RB (1997-08-12) 12 August 1997
5 Gurjinder Kumar LB (1990-10-10) 10 October 1990
16 Mohammed Irshad CB (1996-12-26) 26 December 1996
23 Jestin George CB (1998-02-07) 7 February 1998
24 Joe Zoherliana RB (1999-05-10) 10 May 1999
25 Nabin Rabha CB (1996-12-11) 11 December 1996
66 Mashoor Shereef CB (1993-01-05) 5 January 1993
Midfielders
6 Khassa Camara / DM / CM (1992-10-22) 22 October 1992
7 Rochharzela AM / LM (1998-04-15) 15 April 1998
8 Imran Khan DM / CM (1994-10-21) 21 October 1994
10 Federico Gallego AM / RM / LM (1990-06-13) 13 June 1990
12 Pragyan Medhi CM (2004-01-08) 8 January 2004
13 Emanuel Lalchhanchhuaha AM (2002-02-06) 6 February 2002
14 Hernán Santana CM/CB (1990-08-26) 26 August 1990
29 Sehnaj Singh CM/DM (1993-07-19) 19 July 1993
43 Pragyan Gogoi CM (1999-01-25) 25 January 1999
Forward
15 V.P. Suhair CF / RW / RM (1992-07-27) 27 July 1992
17 Laldanmawia Ralte LW / CF / RW (1992-12-19) 19 December 1992
19 Mathias Coureur CF / LW / RW (1988-03-22) 22 March 1988
21 Manvir Singh CF / RM (2001-06-15) 15 June 2001
22 Gani Nigam LW / LM (1998-05-01) 1 May 1998
26 Deshorn Brown CF (1990-12-22) 22 December 1990
27 Lalkhawpuimawia CF / LM (1992-01-08) 8 January 1992
49 William Lalnunfela CF (1995-07-06) 6 July 1995

Transfers

IN
No. Pos. Player From Date Fee

Source

17 FW Laldanmawia Ralte Hyderabad 3 September 2021 Free agent [19]
29 MF Sehnaj Singh SC East Bengal 6 September 2021 Free agent [20]
3 DF Tondonba Singh Mumbai City 7 September 2021 Undisclosed [21]
13 MF Emanuel Lalchhanchhuaha Bengaluru FC 8 September 2021 Undisclosed [22]
24 DF Joe Zoherliana Bengaluru FC 9 September 2021 Free agent [23]
14 MF Hernán Santana Sporting de Gijón 10 September 2021 Free agent [24]
49 FW William Lalnunfela Jamshedpur FC 11 September 2021 Free agent [25]
16 DF Mohammed Irshad SC East Bengal 15 September 2021 Free agent [26]
23 DF Jestin George Gokulam Kerala 16 September 2021 Free agent [27]
19 FW Mathias Coureur Samsunspor 18 September 2021 Free agent [28]
32 GK Mirshad Michu SC East Bengal 1 October 2021 Free agent [29]
2 DF Patrick Flottmann Sydney FC 27 October 2021 Free agent [30]
22 FW Gani Nigam Mohammedan SC 29 October 2021 Free agent [31]
21 FW Manvir Singh Sudeva FC 31 October 2021 Undisclosed [32]
12 MF Pragyan Medhi Indian Arrows 7 November 2021 Free agent [33]

Contract Extensions
No Player Position Contract Till Ref.
1 Subhasish Roy Chowdhury GK 2022 [34]
4 Provat Lakra DF 2022 [35]
26 Deshorn Brown FW 2022 [36]
6 Khassa Camara MF 2022 [37]
10 Federico Gallego MF 2022 [38]

Out
No. Pos. Player To Date Fee

Source

20 WF Luís Machado Radomiak 24 June 2021 Free agent [39]
19 DF Benjamin Lambot RFC Liège 2 July 2021 Free agent [40]
12 DF Ashutosh Mehta ATK Mohun Bagan FC 5 July 2021 Free agent [41]
29 DF Nim Dorjee Tamang Hyderabad 30 July 2021 Undisclosed [42]
31 GK Gurmeet Singh Hyderabad 30 July 2021 Free agent [42]
2 DF Wayne Vaz Mohammedan SC 2 August 2021 Free agent [43]
45 MF Lalengmawia Mumbai City 13 August 2021 ₹19.04m [44]
33 DF Rakesh Pradhan Mohammedan SC 15 August 2021 Free agent [45]
9 FW Kwesi Appiah Crawley Town 16 August 2021 Free agent
11 FW Idrissa Sylla – – Free Agent
50 FW Britto PM – 28 August Released [46]
16 DF Dylan Fox FC Goa 31 August ₹2.82m [47]
54 DF Ponif Vaz Real Kashmir 31 August Undisclosed [48]
7 FW Ninthoinganba Meetei Chennaiyin FC 31 August 2021 Undisclosed [49]

Competitions

Pre-season and friendlies
27 October 2021 (2021-10-27) Friendly NorthEast United 0-2 Jamshedpur Panjim
16:00 IST (UTC+05:30)
Stadium: Don Bosco Ground
8 November 2021 Friendly NorthEast United 1–1 Hyderabad Goa
16:00 IST Mathias Report Narzary

Indian Super League
Main article: 2021–22 Indian Super League season
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
7 Kerala Blasters 5 1 3 1 6 7 −1 6
8 Goa 5 2 0 3 8 12 −4 6
9 Bengaluru 7 1 2 4 11 15 −4 5
10 NorthEast United 6 1 1 4 6 13 −7 4
11 East Bengal 6 0 3 3 9 15 −6 3
Source: Indian Super League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head goals scored; 5) goal difference; 6) number of goals scored; 7) fair play ranking; 8) drawing of lots
  1. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India, the 2021–22 Indian Super League season would be entirely held in Goa, inside closed doors and NorthEast United FC has been allotted the Fatorda Stadium as their home ground for the season.

Result summary
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
6 1 1 4 6 13  −7 4 1 1 1 3 3  0 0 0 3 3 10  −7

Results by round
Round12345678910
GroundAHHHAAHHHA
ResultLDLWLL
Position11998910
Updated to match(es) played on 13 September 2021. Source: indiansuperleague.com
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

The season fixtures for the first 10 matches were released on 13 September. NorthEast United will begin their campaign against Bengaluru FC on 20 November 2021.[50]

  Win   Draw   Loss

20 November 2021 1 Bengaluru 4–2 NorthEast United Bambolim
19:30 IST
Report
Stadium: GMC Athletic Stadium
Attendance: Closed doors
Referee: Rahul Kumar Gupta
Man of the Match: Udanta Singh
(BFC)
25 November 2021 2 NorthEast United 0–0 Kerala Blasters Margao, Goa
19:30 IST
Report
Stadium: Fatorda Stadium
Attendance: Closed doors
Referee: Aditya Purkayastha
Man of the Match: Hernán Santana
(NEUFC)
29 November 2021 3 NorthEast United 1–2 Chennaiyin Margao, Goa
19:30 IST
Report
Stadium: Fatorda Stadium
Attendance: Closed doors
Referee: Ashwin
Man of the Match: Lallianzuala Chhangte
(CFC)
4 December 2021 4 NorthEast United 2–1 FC Goa Margao, Goa
19:30 IST
Report
Stadium: Fatorda Stadium
Attendance: Closed doors
Referee: Rahul Kumar Gupta
Man of the Match: Hernán Santana
(NEUFC)
10 December 2021 5 Odisha 1–0 NorthEast United Vasco da Gama, Goa
19:30 IST
Report Stadium: Tilak Maidan Stadium
Attendance: Closed doors
Referee: Senthil Nathan S
Man of the Match: Jonathas de Jesus
(BFC)
13 December 2021 6 Hyderabad 5–1 NorthEast United Bambolim
19:30 IST
Report
Stadium: GMC Athletic Stadium
Attendance: Closed doors
Referee: Ashwin
Man of the Match: Asish Rai
(HFC)
17 December 2021 7 NorthEast United v East Bengal Margao, Goa
19:30 IST Stadium: Fatorda Stadium
Attendance: 0
21 December 2021 8 NorthEast United v ATK Mohun Bagan Fatorda Stadium
19:30 IST Attendance: 0
27 December 2021 9 NorthEast United v Mumbai City Fatorda Stadium
19:30 IST Attendance: 0
6 January 2022 10 Jamshedpur v NorthEast United GMC Athletic Stadium
19:30 IST Attendance: 0

The rest of the fixture is to be announced later.[50]

Statistics

Squad statistics
No. Pos Nat Player TotalIndian Super League
AppsGoalsAppsGoals
Goalkeepers
1 GK  IND Subhasish Roy Chowdhury 5050
32 GK  IND Mirshad Michu 1010
33 GK  IND Sanjiban Ghosh 0000
44 GK  IND Nikhil Deka 0000
Defenders
2 DF  AUS Patrick Flottmann 403+10
3 DF  IND Tondonba Singh 301+20
4 DF  IND Provat Lakra 5050
5 DF  IND Gurjinder Kumar 5050
16 DF  IND Mohammed Irshad 201+10
23 DF  IND Jestin George 1010
24 DF  IND Joe Zoherliana 201+10
25 DF  IND Nabin Rabha 0000
66 DF  IND Mashoor Shereef 503+20
Midfielders
6 MF  MTN Khassa Camara 5151
7 MF  IND Rochharzela 612+41
8 MF  IND Imran Khan 301+20
12 MF  IND Pragyan Medhi 0000
14 MF  ESP Hernán Santana 6060
29 MF  IND Sehnaj Singh 402+20
43 MF  IND Pragyan Gogoi 3030
Forwards
15 FW  IND V.P. Suhair 6161
17 FW  IND Laldanmawia Ralte 4141
19 FW  MTQ Mathias Coureur 615+11
21 FW  IND Manvir Singh 300+30
22 FW  IND Gani Nigam 100+10
26 FW  JAM Deshorn Brown 413+11
27 FW  IND Lalkhawpuimawia 502+30
49 FW  IND William Lalnunfela 100+10
Players who left the club this season due to injury
10 MF  URU Federico Gallego 1010
13 MF  IND Emanuel Lalchhanchhuaha 0000

Goalscorers
Rank No. Pos. Player League Super Cup Total
1 26 FW Deshorn Brown 1 0 1
2 19 FW Mathias Coureur 1 0 1
3 15 FW V.P. Suhair 1 0 1
4 7 MF Rochharzela 1 0 1
5 6 MF Khassa Camara 1 0 1
6 17 FW Laldanmawia Ralte 1 0 1
Totals 6 0 6

Last updated: 13 December 2021.
Source: Fbref

Assist
Rank No. Pos. Name League Super Cup Total
1 15 FW V.P. Suhair 1 0 1
2 66 DF Mashoor Shereef 1 0 1
3 19 FW Mathias Coureur 1 0 1
4 26 FW Deshorn Brown 1 0 1
Totals 4 0 4

Last updated: 4 December 2021.
Source: Fbref

Clean sheets
Rank No. Name League Super Cup Total
1 1 Subhasish Roy Chowdhury 10 1
Totals 1 0 1

Last updated: 29 November 2021.
Source: Fbref

Disciplinary record
No. Pos. Nation Name League Super Cup Total
5DFGurjinder Kumar 200000200
4DFProvat Lakra 200000200
6MFKhassa Camara 200000200
2DFPatrick Flottmann 200000200
66DFMashoor Shereef 200000200
1GKSubhasish Roy Chowdhury 100000100
14MFHernán Santana 100000100

Injury record
N P Nat. Name Type Status Source Match Inj. Date Ret. Date
8 MF Imran Khan unknown injury in training Pre-Season 4 December 2021
13 MF Emanuel Lalchhanchhuaha leg injury in training Pre-Season
26 FW Deshorn Brown hamstring injury vs Kerala Blasters 25 November 2021 4 December 2021
10 MF Federico Gallego left knee injury thenewsmill.com vs Chennaiyin 29 November 2021

- Player is injured
- Player has recovered from injury
Last updated: 29 November 2021
Source:

See also

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