Atletico de Kolkata selects six Indian footballers for its squad through the auction and domestic draft of Indian Super League
Out of 10 outstanding Indian footballers who were up on auction, Atlético de Kolkata picked up highly promising Arata Izumi and Rino Anto and also decided on selecting young goalie Amrinder Singh, right back Augustin Fernandes, versatile defender Lalchhawnkima, proficient goalkeeper Kunzang Bhutia from the domestic player draft.
Among the 10 players in today’s auction, eight players have been India Internationals. These 10 players were not a part of the first edition of the league and thus will bring in more excitement and intrigue quotient.
“I am satisfied with our picks both during the auction and the players’ draft. We had already a few names in mind and I am satisfied that we have been successful in bringing most of them into our fold. This year, with the kind of footballers we have signed, I am sure Atlético de Kolkata fans will find more reasons to cheer for their new stars and support us in our quest to defend the title," said Antonio Lopez Habas, Head Coach, Atlético de Kolkata.
Head Coach: Antonio Lopez Habas
Sports Director: Alberto Marrero
Goalkeeper Coach: Predipkumar Bhaktawer
Fitness Expert: Miguel Martinez
Players line-up as of today:
1. Iain Edward Hume
2. Borja Fernandez
3. José Miguel González Rey
4. Ofentse Nato
5. Jaime Gavilán Martínez
6. José Luis Espinosa Arroyo
7. Sameehg Doutie
8. Juan Calatayud (Goalkeeper)
9. Valmiro Lopes Rocha
10. Jewel Raja
11. Sushil Kumar Singh
12. Syed Rahim Nabi
13. Nadong Bhutia
14. Clifford Miranda
15. Denzil Franco
16. Mohan Raj Nallapan
17. Baljit Singh
18. Arnab Mandal
Players picked from ISL Auction on 10.07.15
19. Arata Izumi
20. Rino Anto
Players picked from ISL Draft on 10.07.15
21. Amrinder Singh
22. Augustin Fernandes
23. Lalchhawnkima
24. Kunzang Bhutia
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