FC Goa’s Brison Fernandes Shines Ahead of ISL Semi-Finals
The 23-year-old midfielder has achieved a record-breaking feat for FC Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) by contributing seven goals and two assists—the highest goal involvement by an Indian player for the club in a single season. His exceptional performance earned him his first call-up to the national team, leading to his debut for the Blue Tigers in their recent 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifier against Bangladesh.
Hyderabad: All eyes will be on FC Goa’s Brison Fernandes as the Gaurs gear up for the semi-finals (April 2) after securing a second-place finish in the league stage.
The 23-year-old midfielder, with seven goals and two assists, has delivered the most goal contributions by an Indian player for FC Goa in a single ISL season. His stellar form also earned him a maiden national team call-up, and he made his debut for the Blue Tigers in their recent 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifier against Bangladesh.
Currently, he stands as the second-highest Indian goal scorer in the league, trailing only Sunil Chhetri (12).
“Brison is a typical Goan player. He enjoys playing football. He has passed the situation that he underwent last season, where there was an air of uncertainty around his football. He is enjoying every minute of the game, and this is very important,” head coach Manolo Marquez said.
Brison’s on-field impact is evident from him becoming the first Indian player to bag a brace in consecutive ISL matches, finding the back of the net twice each against Mohun Bagan Super Giant on December 20, 2024 and Odisha FC on January 4, 2025.
He has donned a lively presence in the final third, averaging 17 passes per game at 75% accuracy, producing 26 goal-scoring opportunities, making 17 successful dribbles, alongside rounding off 70 recoveries and emerging victorious in 73 duels too.
“It’s always been clear that he has a lot of talent. This year has been good with him. He has played a lot of games. I speak a lot with him because he is a fantastic guy, and I keep asking him to be humble and to keep going, as he is still young, and he will reach the level that he wants to,” Marquez said
With the playoffs approaching, Brison has a golden opportunity to further cement his legacy. FC Goa begins their semi-final campaign on April 2, and if his form is any indication, he could be the X-factor in their quest for the ISL title.
