ISL 2018-19: Head Coaches of All 10 ISL teams

#5 NorthEast United: Eelco Schattorie

Eelco Schattorie returns to India for yet another stint as a head coach

Famous teams managed: East Bengal

Eelco Schattorie made history in the Netherlands when he obtained his UEFA Pro license at the age of 28. It made him youngest coach ever to obtain the UEFA PRO License in the Netherlands.

Schattorie was an assistant to coach Avram Grant last season at NorthEast United but he is no stranger to Indian football. He has managed Prayag United and East Bengal in the I-League before. However, this could be his toughest challenge yet.

NorthEast United have never qualified for the playoffs. They came close twice but also finished at the bottom of the table twice, probably thanking their lucky stars that there is no relegation in the ISL.

Avram Grant has since become a technical advisor at the club, leaving Schattorie in charge. It was he who did the bulk of the work last season with Grant mainly involved in finalising the squad. The club has also roped in former Dempo coach Arthur Papas as Schattorie's assistant.

It will be interesting to see how the three men work together to help NorthEast United qualify for the playoffs for the first time.