The Islanders have shown a strong desire to win the title and this year, Jorge Costa too has shown an aggressive approach towards the game. Know the players who will be representing the city in the Indian Super League this season.
Amrinder Singh – Goalkeeper
Born on May 27, 1993 (age 25), Amrinder Singh is an Indian footballer playing for the Islanders since 2016. He was named the captain for India U-23 team for the 2016 AFC U-23 championship qualifiers in Bangladesh. Initially, Singh had started as a striker but his coach encouraged him to be a goalkeeper.
Kunal Sawant – Goalkeeper
Born on August 23, 1986 (age 32), Kunal Sawant is a Mumbai-born Indian goal-keeper. Sawant was signed by Kerala Blasters FC to be the team's goalkeeper for the 2016 Indian Super League but signed in 2018 by Mumbai City FC.
Ravi Kumar – Goalkeeper
Born on July 4, 1993 (age 25), Ravi Kumar is an Indian goalkeeper and has played for Delhi Dynamos in the 2015 Indian Super League whereas was picked up by NorthEast United in the 2017 Hero ISL draft. The Uttar Pradesh footballer was signed by Mumbai City FC for the current season.
Davinder Singh – Defender
Born on September 23, 1995 (age 23), Davinder Singh is an Indian footballer who plays as right back and was signed by Mumbai City FC in 2017. He made his ISL debut in the December 3 match against Kerala Blasters FC and won the ‘Emerging Player of the Match’ award.
Bikramjeet Singh – Defender
Born on May 5, 1993 (age 25), Bikramjeet Singh is an Indian footballer who plays as a defender. Singh will make his ISL debut as a defender for Mumbai City FC.
Marko Klisura – Centre Back
Born on October 15, 1992 (age 25), Marko Klisura is a Serbian defender who made his ISL debut on August 19, 2018, after he joined Mumbai City FC on a one-year deal.
Lucian Goian – Centre Back (Captain)
Born on February 10, 1983, Lucian Goian is a Romanian footballer and plays as a centre back. Goian was associated with Mumbai City FC in 2016 but was signed by A-League club Perth Glory in March 2017. However, he returned to Mumbai City FC in July 2017 on a two-year contract and was offered captainship of his side.
Anwar Ali – Centre Back
Born on September 24, 1984 (age 34), Anwar Ali had played for Mumbai City FC (MCFC) earlier during the 2016 season but was later signed by East Bengal next year. However, the 34-year old defender has been brought back by MCFC this season.
Subashish Bose – Centre Back
Born on August 18, 1995 (age 23), Subhasish Bose is an Indian footballer who will play as a Left back for Mumbai City in the Indian Super League 2018. Previously, Bose played as a centre back for Bengaluru FC in 2017.
Shouvik Ghosh – Left Back
Born on November 5, 1992 (age 25), Shouvik Ghosh is an Indian footballer who plays as a left back. The 25-year-old has played previously for Delhi Dynamos FC, NorthEast United FC and Jamshedpur FC.
Arnold Issoko – Right Back
Born on April 6, 1992 (age 26), Arnold Issoko has been signed by Mumbai City FC as a right back. Issoko has also played for clubs like GD Chaves and Vitoria de Setubal as a midfielder.
Milan Singh – Midfielder
Born on May 5, 1992 (age 26), Milan Singh is an Indian footballer and plays as a midfielder. The 26-year-old has played for NorthEast United, Delhi Dynamos and Kerala Blasters previously.
Raynier Fernandes – Midfielder
Born on February 19, 1996 (age 22 years), Raynier Fernandes is an Indian footballer who will be making his ISL debut this year after being signed by Mumbai City FC as a midfielder.
Paulo Machado – Centre Mid
Born on March 31, 1986 (age 32), Paulo Machado is a Portuguese footballer and plays as a centre mid. After playing for several European clubs, Machado will be making his ISL debut after he was signed by Mumbai City FC for the 2018-19 season.
Mohammed Rafique – Centre Mid
Born on March 26, 1991 (age 27), Mohammed Rafique is an Indian footballer and plays as centre mid. Rafique was associated with ATK for 2014 and 2015 ISL season. Later, he was picked up by Kerala Blasters for the 2016 season. However, he was signed by Mumbai City FC this year.
Souvik Chakrabarti – Centre Mid
Born on July 12, 1991 (age 27), Souvik Chakrabarti is an Indian footballer and plays as a centre mid. The 27-year-old began his ISL stint with the club Delhi Dynamos FC in 2014 and played for the club for three seasons. In 2017, he was signed by Jamshedpur FC.
Sehnaj Singh – Centre Mid
Born on July 29, 1993 (age 25), Sehnaj Singh is an Indian footballer and plays as a centre mid. Singh has previously played for Delhi Dynamos in 2015. The 25-year-old has played for Mumbai City FC earlier in 2016.
Sanju Pradhan – Right Mid
Born on August 15, 1989 (age 29), Sanju Pradhan is an Indian footballer and plays as a right mid. Pradhan is considered one of the brightest players of senior football in India. Pradhan was signed by Mumbai City FC in 2017.
Matías Mirabaje – Attacking Mid
Born on March 6, 1989 (age 29), Matías Mirabaje is an Uruguayan footballer and plays as an attacking mid. The 29-year-old had earlier played for Delhi Dynamos for the 2017-18 season and was signed by Mumbai City FC this year.
Pranjal Bhumij – Forward
Born on March 2, 1999 (age 19), Pranjal Bhumij is an Indian footballer and plays as a forward. Although Pranjal prefers playing as a striker, he can also play as a winger on either side and as an attacking midfielder.
Bipin Singh – Forward
Born on March 10, 1995 (age 23), Bipin Singh is an Indian footballer and has been signed by Mumbai City FC on a two-year deal this year. Earlier, Singh was signed by ATK in 2017-18 ISL Players Draft.
Alen Deory – Left Winger
Born on January 12, 1996 (age 22), Alen Doery is an Indian footballer and plays as a left winger. He was on loan with NorthEast United FC in 2014 and 2015 in ISL and made seven appearances for the club.
Modou Sougou – Right Winger
Born on December 18, 1984 (age 33), Modou Sougou is a Senegalese footballer and will make his ISL debut as a winger for Mumbai City FC. The Senegalese has also played for Romanian club CFR Cluj and was associated with the current MCFC head coach Jorge Costa.
Rafael Bastos – Second Striker
Born on January 1, 1985 (age 33), Rafael Bastos is a Brazilian footballer and plays as a midfielder. Bastos has previously been associated with current Mumbai City FC coach Jorge Costa and has also played with star players like Bastian Schweinsteiger and Ryan Giggs.