As NorthEast United FC gears up for the 2024-25 season, fans are buzzing with anticipation. This year promises to be a thrilling chapter for the club, with fresh faces, revamped kits, and updates to their iconic stadium. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into everything you need to know about the team’s new roster, the state-of-the-art stadium enhancements, and the stylish new kits that will define their campaign. Whether you’re a die-hard supporter or a curious newcomer, join us as we explore the exciting developments and what they mean for the future of NorthEast United FC.
NorthEast United Football Club is a professional football club based in Guwahati, Assam, India. The club was founded in 2014 and they play in the Indian Super League (ISL), the top tier of Indian football.
Here in this article, you will get to know about NorthEast United 2022/23 Players, Squad, History, Stadium, Nickname, Kits, and more.
NorthEast United Profile Summary
| Full name | NorthEast United Football Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The Highlanders |
| Short name | NEUFC |
| Founded | 13 April 2014; 8 years ago |
| Ground | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati |
| Capacity | 25,000 |
| Owner(s) | John Abraham Jaya Balan |
| Chairperson | Priya Runchal |
| Manager | Vincenzo Alberto Annese |
| League | Indian Super League |
| 2021–22 | Indian Super League, 10th of 11 Playoffs: DNQ |
About NorthEast United
NorthEast United FC is an Indian professional football club based in Guwahati, Assam, which competes in the Indian Super League, the top flight of Indian football. The club was founded on April 13, 2014, during the inaugural season of the Indian Super League.
Their home ground is the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium and they are owned by John Abraham, a Bollywood actor and film producer. The club has a strong support base in the northeastern region of India.
NorthEast United FC has been a consistent performer in the league, with their best performance coming in the 2019-2020 season where they made it to the semi-finals. The team has a good squad and are a team to look out for in the upcoming seasons.
The team is led by the coach Khalid Jamil, and some of the notable players in the team include, VP Suhair, Lalengmawia, Federico Gallego, and Kwesi Appiah.
NorthEast United represents the 8 states known as North East India, consisting of Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, and Mizoram.
NorthEast United 2024-25 players?
| 1 | Gurmeet Singh Goalkeeper | 24 | €175k |
| 32 | Mirshad K. Michu Goalkeeper | 30 | €150k |
| 20 | Dipesh Chauhan Goalkeeper | 20 | €25k |
| 35 | Arman Tamang Goalkeeper | 20 | – |
| 5 | Hamza Regragui Centre-Back | 27 | €550k |
| 2 | Dinesh Singh Centre-Back | 26 | €200k |
| 4 | Míchel Zabaco Centre-Back | 35 | €150k |
| 3 | Tondonba Singh Left-Back | 29 | €100k |
| 77 | Buanthanglun Samte Left-Back | 24 | €100k |
| 12 | Asheer Akhtar Right-Back | 29 | €200k |
| 17 | Robin Yadav Right-Back | 22 | €25k |
| 6 | Mohammed Ali Bemammer Defensive Midfield | 34 | €350k |
| 26 | Phalguni Singh Defensive Midfield | 29 | €200k |
| 13 | Mayakkannan Muthu Defensive Midfield | 27 | €125k |
| 33 | Shighil Nambrath Attacking Midfield | 21 | – |
| 11 | Parthib Gogoi Right Winger | 21 | €250k |
| 22 | Redeem Tlang Right Winger | 29 | €125k |
| 10 | Néstor Albiach Second Striker | 32 | €300k |
| 14 | Alaeddine Ajaraie Centre-Forward | 31 | €325k |
| 9 | Guillermo Fernández Centre-Forward | 31 | €300k |
| 18 | Jithin M.S Centre-Forward | 26 | €175k |
| 15 | Macarton Louis Nickson Striker | 20 | €50k |
| 23 | Bekey Oram Striker | 20 | €50k |
| 19 | Thoi Singh Centre-Forward | 20 | €25k |
| 16 | Ankith P Striker | 23 | – |
| 66 | Fredy Striker | 21 | – |
NorthEast United Home Stadium
NorthEast United FC plays its home games at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati. In 2014, to comply with FIFA regulations, the stadium was renovated and its capacity was increased from 12,000 to 35,000. The Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium hosted the opening ceremony of ISL 2016. NorthEast had the largest attendance on October 20, 2016, when a record attendance of 32,844 turned out to watch the match between NorthEast United and Chennaiyin FC. Capacity was reduced again to 23,850 after the installation of bucket seats for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
NorthEast United Kit
Kit sponsorship
Meghalaya Tourism
NorthEast United world rankings
| Month | Points | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| January 2016 | 1,242 | 2,397 |
| February 2016 | 1,242 | 2,393 |
| March 2016 | 1,242 | 2,385 |
| April 2016 | 1,242 | 2,380 |
NorthEast United trophies
League
- GSA C Division
- Champions (1): 2022
Cup
- Swargadeo Sarbananda Singha Memorial Trophy
- Runners-up (1): 2021
Conclusion
As we conclude our deep dive into NorthEast United FC’s 2024-25 season, it’s clear that the club is poised for an exciting year ahead. With a refreshed squad, innovative stadium upgrades, and stylish new kits, NorthEast United is set to make a significant impact in the Indian Super League. The Highlanders continue to embody the spirit of the northeastern region, driven by their passionate fanbase and dedicated leadership. As the season unfolds, all eyes will be on how these new developments shape the team’s performance and whether they can build on their past successes. Stay tuned to witness the journey of NorthEast United as they aim to leave their mark on Indian football once again.
Source: FootballArroyo.co.uk
