| Clubs | Home City | Captian(s) | Head Coach | Sponsor | Host Venue |
| ATK Mohun Bagan | West Bengal. | Roy Krishna, Pritam Kotal | Antonio Lopez Habas | SBOTOP | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| Bengaluru FC | Bengaluru | Sunil Chhetri | Marco Pezzaiuoli | JSW | Sree Kanteerava Stadium |
| Chennaiyin FC | Chennai | Anirudh Thapa | Bozidar Bandovic | Apollo Tyres | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
| East Bengal FC | Kolkata | Arindam Bhattacharya | Manolo Diaz | Shree Cement | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan |
| FC Goa | Goa | Edu Bedia, Iván Gonzalez, Brandon Fernandes,Seriton Fernandes | Juan Ferrando | INDINEWS | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
| Hyderabad FC | Hyderabad | Joao Victor, Laxmikant Kattimani, Bartholomew Ogbeche | Manuel Roca | DafaNews | The G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium |
| Jamshedpur FC | Jamshedpur | Peter Hartley | Owen Coyle | Tata Steel | The JRD Tata Sports Complex |
| Kerala Blasters FC | Kerala | Jessel Carneiro | Ivan Vukomanovic | BYJU'S | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
| Mumbai City FC | Mumbai | Mourtada Fall | Des Buckingham | Expo 2020 | Mumbai Football Arena |
| NorthEast United FC | Guwahati | Federico Gallego | Khalid Jamil | Amrit Cement | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium |
| Odisha FC | Bhubaneswar | Vinit Rai, Hector Rodas, Victor Mongil | Kiko Ramirez | Odisha Tourism | Kalinga Stadium |
Table of Contents
- ATK Mohun Bagan Players List
- Bengaluru FC Players List
- Chennaiyin FC Players List
- Odisha FC Players List
- FC Goa Players List
- Hyderabad FC Players List
- Jamshedpur FC Players List
- Kerala Blasters FC Players List
- Mumbai City FC Players List
- NorthEast United FC Players List
- SC East Bengal Players List
ATK Mohun Bagan
Head Coach: Antonio Lopez Habas (Spain)
Captains: Roy Krishna, Pritam Kotal
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | India | Amrinder Singh |
| 2 | DF | India | Sumit Rathi |
| 3 | DF | India | Gursimrat Singh Gill |
| 4 | DF | Spain | Tiri |
| 6 | DF | India | Ashutosh Mehta |
| 7 | MF | Finland | Joni Kauko |
| 8 | MF | Republic of Ireland | Carl McHugh |
| 9 | FW | Australia | David Williams |
| 10 | MF | France | Hugo Boumous |
| 11 | FW | India | Manvir Singh |
| 12 | GK | India | Avilash Paul |
| 13 | DF | India | Ravi Rana |
| 14 | MF | India | Ricky Shabong |
| 15 | DF | India | Subhasish Bose |
| 16 | MF | India | Abhishek Suryavanshi |
| 17 | FW | India | Liston Colaco |
| 18 | MF | India | Ningomba Engson Singh |
| 19 | MF | India | Bidyananda Singh |
| 20 | DF | India | Pritam Kotal (2nd captain) |
| 21 | FW | Fiji | Roy Krishna (captain) |
| 22 | MF | India | Deepak Tangri |
| 23 | MF | India | Michael Soosairaj |
| 24 | MF | India | Lenny Rodrigues |
| 25 | FW | India | Kiyan Nassiri |
| 27 | MF | India | Sk. Sahil |
| 31 | GK | India | Arsh Anwer Shaikh |
| 33 | DF | India | Prabir Das |
The newly merged entity will go into the league with favourites. The Mariners have inherited the ATKFC squad which won the ISL 2019-20 title. Antonio Lopez Habas’s side has the unique advantage of retaining the core of their title-winning roster with the quality additions of Sandesh Jhingan and Bradden Inman. The attacking duo of David Williams and Roy Krishna are expected to light up their campaign with lots of goals. The Mariners boast of a composed and attacking midfield studded by Michael Soosairaj, Edu Garcia and Javier Hernandez. Local boys Prabir Das and Subhasish Bose will provide the attacking aspect to the defensive duo of Sandesh Jhingan. ATK Mohun Bagan FC look all set to win their maiden ISL title.
Bengaluru FC
Head Coach: Marco Pezzaiuoli (Germany)
Captain: Sunil Chhetri
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | India | Gurpreet Singh Sandhu |
| 3 | DF | Brazil | Alan Costa |
| 4 | DF | India | Pratik Chaudhari |
| 6 | MF | Brazil | Bruno Ramires |
| 7 | MF | India | Jayesh Rane |
| 8 | MF | India | Suresh Singh Wangjam |
| 9 | FW | Republic of the Congo | Prince Ibara |
| 10 | MF | Iran | Iman Basafa |
| 11 | FW | India | Sunil Chhetri (captain) |
| 12 | MF | India | Danish Farooq Bhat |
| 14 | FW | India | Harmanpreet Singh |
| 15 | DF | India | Wungngayam Muirang |
| 16 | DF | India | Sarthak Golui |
| 17 | FW | India | Edmund Lalrindika |
| 18 | MF | India | Rohit Kumar |
| 19 | DF | India | Ajith Kumar |
| 20 | MF | India | Ajay Chhetri |
| 21 | FW | India | Udanta Singh |
| 22 | FW | India | Ashique Kuruniyan |
| 23 | FW | Brazil | Cleiton Silva |
| 25 | DF | India | Namgyal Bhutia |
| 26 | FW | India | Bidyashagar Singh |
| 27 | DF | India | Parag Shrivas |
| 29 | DF | Gabon | Yrondu Musavu-King |
| 30 | GK | India | Lara Sharma |
| 31 | MF | India | Leon Augustine |
| 32 | MF | India | Roshan Singh |
| 35 | DF | India | Biswa Darjee |
| 36 | MF | India | Huidrom Thoi Singh |
| 38 | FW | India | Vettavaliyan Narayanan |
| 41 | MF | India | Muhammed Inayath |
| 43 | GK | India | Sharon Padattil |
Bengaluru FC were one of the most defensive sides in the 2019-20 Indian Super League. The Blues finished third despite an All India Attacking Line Up. The likes of Erik Paartulu, Dimas Delgado, and Juanan put up an extra shift throughout the season to cover up the lack of quality upfront. The Blues have bought in players like Cleiton Silva, and Kristian Opseth to complement the likes of Sunil Chhetri and Udanta Singh upfront.The 2018-19 ISL Champions look like a solid balanced unit but lack the X-Factor to make it to the top-four in the ISL points table. Their early pre-season may prove vital in a season like no other.
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Chennaiyin FC
Head Coach: Bozidar Bandovic (Montenegro)
Captain: Anirudh Thapa
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Players |
| 13 | GK | India | Vishal Kaith |
| 24 | GK | India | Debjit Majumder |
| 27 | GK | India | Samik Mitra |
| 35 | GK | India | Devansh Dabas |
| 2 | RB | India | Reagan Singh |
| 5 | CB | India | Salam Ranjan Singh |
| 8 | RB/CM/CDM | India | Edwin Sydney Vanspaul |
| 18 | LB/LM | India | Jerry Lalrinzuala |
| 21 | LB/CB | India | Narayan Das |
| 23 | CB | Serbia | Slavko Damjanović |
| 26 | CB | India | Deepak Devrani |
| 32 | RB | India | Davinder Singh |
| 43 | LB/LM | India | Balaji Ganesan |
| 1 | RW/RM/RB | India | Ninthoi Meetei |
| 7 | LW/LM | India | Lallianzuala Chhangte |
| 10 | CM/AM | Brazil | Rafael Crivellaro |
| 15 | CM/AM | India | Anirudh Thapa (Captain) |
| 16 | CM/CDM/CB | Poland | Ariel Borysiuk |
| 28 | CM/CDM | India | Germanpreet Singh |
| 29 | AM/FW/LW | India | Aman Chetri |
| 30 | CM/CDM/CB | India | Melroy Assisi |
| 38 | CM/CDM/CB | India | Subhadip Majhi |
Despite a late surge in the 2019-20 season and a runner-up finish, Chennaiyin FC did not retain erstwhile Head Coach Owen Coyle. The Mariners Machans have bought in Hungarian-Romanian manager Csaba Laszlo. The 2015 and 2017-18 ISL Champions have gone for experienced campaigners in East Europe and Asia. Enes Sipovic, Jakub Sylvestr, Fatkhullo Fatkhuloev and Esmael Goncalves will add firepower to their balanced Indian squad comprising of Lallianzuala Chhante, Anirudh Thapa, Thoi Singh and Edwin Vanspaul. Rafael Crivellaro is expected to continue his great scoring form in this season as well. Chennaiyin FC have a great squad depth which will be essential in the 2020-21 season.
Odisha FC
Head Coach: Kiko Ramirez (Spain)
Captain: Vinit Rai, Hector Rodas, Victor Mongil
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | India | Arshdeep Singh |
| 2 | MF | India | Lalhrezuala Sailung |
| 3 | DF | Spain | Víctor Mongil(Captain) |
| 4 | DF | Spain | Héctor Rodas(Captain) |
| 7 | FW | Spain | Aridai Cabrera |
| 8 | MF | India | Paul Ramfangzauva |
| 9 | FW | Brazil | Jonathas |
| 10 | MF | Spain | Javi Hernández |
| 11 | MF | India | Nanda Kumar |
| 12 | FW | India | Akshunna Tyagi |
| 13 | DF | India | Gaurav Bora |
| 14 | FW | India | Daniel Lalhlimpuia |
| 15 | MF | India | Shubham Sarangi |
| 16 | MF | India | Vinit Rai(Captain) |
| 17 | MF | India | Jerry Mawihmingthanga |
| 19 | MF | India | Isak Vanlalruatfela |
| 21 | FW | India | Nikhil Raj |
| 22 | DF | India | Hendry Antonay |
| 23 | GK | India | Ravi Kumar |
| 24 | MF | India | Thoiba Singh Moirangthem |
| 26 | DF | India | Kamalpreet Singh |
| 27 | DF | India | Sebastian Thangmuansang |
| 28 | MF | India | Laishram Premjit Singh |
| 30 | GK | India | Kamaljit Singh |
| 36 | DF | India | Sahil Panwar |
| 39 | DF | India | Lalruatthara |
| 48 | MF | India | Issac Vanmalsawma |
| 55 | DF | India | Deven Sawhney |
| 77 | MF | India | CVL Remtluanga |
| 92 | MF | Malaysia | Liridon Krasniqi |
| — | GK | India | Ankit Bhuyan |
| — | DF | India | Mohammad Sajid Dhot |
| — | DF | India | Saurabh Meher |
| — | MF | India | Baoringdao Bodo |
Odisha FC are a revamped side in the 2020-21 Indian Super League. They have bought experienced British Football Manager Odisha FC. The Juggernauts have some key signings like Cole Alexander, Diego Mauricio, Jacob Tratt, and Steven Taylor. They have brought experienced ISL campaigner Marcelinho who will complement Manuel Onwu upfront. Baxter’s side has one of the best youth-based rosters in the ISL. Bodo Baoringdao, Nanda Kumar, Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Subham Sarangi, Samuel Lalmuanpuia, and Hendry Antonay are key prospects.
FC Goa
Head Coach: Juan Ferrando (Spain)
Captains: Edu Bedia, Brandon Fernandes, Seriton Fernandes, Ivan Gonzalez
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | India | Dheeraj Singh |
| 2 | DF | India | Sanson Pereira |
| 5 | MF | Spain | Alberto Noguera |
| 6 | DF | India | Leander D'Cunha |
| 7 | FW | Spain | Airam Cabrera |
| 9 | FW | Spain | Jorge Ortiz |
| 10 | MF | India | Brandon Fernandes (3rd captain) |
| 11 | MF | India | Princeton Rebello |
| 12 | DF | Australia | Dylan Fox |
| 14 | MF | India | Alexander Romario Jesuraj |
| 17 | MF | India | Nongdamba Naorem |
| 18 | MF | India | Danstan Fernandes |
| 19 | MF | India | Makan Chote |
| 20 | DF | India | Seriton Fernandes (4th captain) |
| 21 | DF | India | Saviour Gama |
| 22 | MF | India | Redeem Tlang |
| 23 | MF | Spain | Edu Bedia (captain) |
| 24 | DF | Spain | Ivan Gonzalez (vice-captain) |
| 25 | MF | India | Glan Martins |
| 27 | DF | India | Aibanbha Dohling |
| 29 | MF | India | Devendra Murgaonkar |
| 32 | GK | India | Naveen Kumar |
| 37 | DF | India | Mohammed Ali |
| 41 | DF | India | Lalhmangaihsanga |
| 43 | MF | India | Flan Gomes |
| 44 | MF | India | Muhammed Nemil |
| 46 | MF | India | Christy Davis |
| 55 | GK | India | Hrithik Tiwari |
The League Winners of the 2019-20 season have had a mixed transfer season. They had to let go their core players like Hugo Boumous, Mandar Rao Dessai, Mourtada Fall, and Ahmed Jahouh, who followed former FC Goa Manager Sergio Lobera to Mumbai City FC. Winger Jackichand Singh also moved to Jamshedpur FC. The Gaurs rebuilt themselves by appointing Spanish Manager Juan Ferrando. They have signed Polish League Top-Scorer Igor Angulo with the likes of experienced Spaniards like Jorge Ortiz, Ivan Gonzalez, Alberto Noguera and Australian defender James Donachie. Goa have immense depth in their Indian aspect. They boast of performing and emerging Indian names like Len Doungel, Brandon Fernandes, Alexander Jesuraj, Phrangki Buam, Seriton Fernandes, Redeem Tlang, Lenny Rodrigues and Mohamed Ali among others. It will be a historic season for FC Goa as they will become the first-ever Indian football club to play in the AFC Champions League Group Stage owning up to their top of the league finish in the 2019-20 season.
Hyderabad FC
Head Coach: Manuel Marquez (Spain)
Captains: Joao Victor, Laxmikant Kattimani, Bartholomew Ogbeche
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | India | Gurmeet Singh |
| 2 | DF | India | Nim Dorjee Tamang |
| 4 | DF | India | Chinglensana Singh |
| 5 | DF | Spain | Juanan |
| 7 | FW | Australia | Joel Chianese |
| 8 | MF | Brazil | Joao Victor (captain) |
| 9 | FW | India | Aniket Jadhav |
| 99 | FW | Spain | Javier Siverio |
| 10 | MF | India | Mohammad Yasir |
| 12 | DF | India | Akash Mishra |
| 11 | MF | Spain | Edu García |
| 14 | MF | India | Sahil Tavora |
| 15 | DF | India | Dimple Bhagat |
| 16 | FW | India | Abhishek Halder |
| 18 | MF | India | Hitesh Sharma |
| 19 | FW | India | Halicharan Narzary |
| 20 | FW | Nigeria | Bartholomew Ogbeche (3rd captain) |
| 77 | MF | India | Abdul Rabeeh |
| 22 | DF | India | Nikhil Prabhu |
| 23 | DF | India | Souvik Chakrabarti |
| 24 | FW | India | Rohit Danu |
| 25 | GK | India | Laxmikant Kattimani (vice-captain) |
| 27 | FW | India | Nikhil Poojari |
| 29 | DF | India | Kynsailang Khongsit |
| 13 | GK | India | Lalbiakhlua Jongte |
| 35 | MF | India | Mark Zothanpuia |
| 44 | DF | India | Ashish Rai |
| 45 | FW | India | Ishan Dey |
| 33 | GK | India | Manas Dubey |
After a disappointing first season in the 2019-20 playing calendar, the Nizams have rebuilt just like Odisha FC. Hyderabad FC have appointed Manuel Roca after the previous manager Albert Roca was called up by FC Barcelona to join Ronald Koeman’s technical team. Hyderabad have gone for a majorly Spanish contingent with the likes of Lluis Sastre, Odei Onaindia, Fran Sandaza, Ariadne Santana accompanied by Australian forward Joel Chianese and Brazilian midfielder Joao Victor. Hyderabad have a decent Indian roster which features Chinglensana Singh, Sahil Tavora, Laldanmawia Ralte, Halicharan Narzary, Souvik Chakrabarty followed by youngsters like Rohit Danu, Liston Colaco, Akash Mishra, Asish Rai. The Nizams do not look as strong as other ISL teams but can use their depth in the squad to their advantage.
Jamshedpur FC
Head Coach: Owen Coyle (Scotland)
Captain: Peter Hartley
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | India | Pawan Kumar |
| 2 | DF | India | Boris Singh Thangjam |
| 3 | DF | India | Jitendra Singh |
| 4 | DF | India | Laldinpuia |
| 5 | DF | India | Narender Gahlot |
| 6 | DF | India | Ricky Lallawmawma |
| 7 | FW | India | Len Doungel |
| 8 | MF | India | Pronay Halder |
| 9 | FW | Lithuania | Nerijus Valskis |
| 10 | FW | Australia | Jordan Murray |
| 11 | FW | India | Komal Thatal |
| 13 | DF | Brazil | Eli Sabia |
| 14 | MF | Brazil | Alex Lima |
| 15 | MF | India | Mobashir Rahman |
| 17 | FW | India | Farukh Choudhary |
| 18 | MF | India | Ritwik Das |
| 19 | DF | India | Sandip Mandi |
| 24 | FW | Scotland | Greg Stewart |
| 26 | DF | India | Laldinliana Renthlei |
| 27 | DF | India | Karan Amin |
| 29 | DF | England | Peter Hartley (Captain) |
| 30 | DF | India | Anas Edathodika |
| 31 | GK | India | Vishal Yadav |
| 32 | GK | India | Rehenesh TP |
| 45 | FW | India | Ishan Pandita |
The Red Miners can be credited with a balanced scouting approach for the 2020-21 season. Former Chennaiyin FC manager Owen Coyle has taken charge at the football club from India’s Steel City. He has brought in the ISL 2019-20 Golden Boot winner Nerijus Valskis. The Red Miners have roped in impressive foreigners with lots of experience. Peter Hartley, Stephen Eze, Alex Lima, and Nick Fitzgerald. David Grande and Aitor Monroy continue from last season. Jamshedpur have a big pool of local youngsters who are expected to come good along with their Indian core led by Jackichand Singh, Isaac Vanmalsawma, Amarjit Singh Kiyam, Narender Gahlot, Laldinliana Renthlei, and William Lalnunfela. Jamshedpur FC are expected to be in the contention for a top-four finish.
Kerala Blasters FC
Head Coach: Ivan Vukomanovic (Serbia)
Captain: Jessel Carneiro
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 2 | DF | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Enes Sipovic |
| 3 | DF | India | Sandeep Singh |
| 4 | DF | India | Ruivah Hormipam |
| 5 | DF | India | Nishu Kumar |
| 7 | MF | India | Puitea |
| 8 | MF | India | Ayush Adhikari |
| 10 | DF | India | Harmanjot Khabra |
| 11 | MF | India | Givson Singh |
| 13 | GK | India | Prabhsukhan Singh Gill |
| 14 | DF | India | Jessel Carneiro (captain) |
| 15 | DF | India | Sanjeev Stalin |
| 17 | FW | India | Rahul Kannoly Praveen |
| 18 | MF | India | Sahal Abdul Samad |
| 19 | DF | India | Denechandra Meitei |
| 20 | MF | Uruguay | Adrian Luna |
| 22 | MF | India | Seityasen Singh |
| 24 | MF | India | Prasanth K |
| 25 | MF | India | Jeakson Singh |
| 26 | DF | India | Abdul Hakku |
| 30 | FW | Argentina | Jorge Pereyra Díaz |
| 31 | GK | India | Sachin Suresh |
| 32 | GK | India | Albino Gomes |
| 34 | DF | India | Bijoy V |
| 47 | FW | India | Vincy Barretto |
| 55 | DF | Croatia | Marko Leskovic |
| 77 | FW | Bhutan | Chencho Gyeltshen |
| 78 | GK | India | Muheet Shabir |
| 99 | FW | Spain | Álvaro Vázquez |
The Kerala Blasters have appointed I-League winning manager Kibu Vicuna to lead the Men in Yellow for the 2020-21 season. Vicuna is known for his pragmatic football which outclasses all other ISL teams in the 2019-20 I-League. The Blasters arguably have the best Indian squad in the Indian Super League 2020-21. Nishu Kumar, Seityasen Singh, Jessel Carneiro, Nongdamba Naorem, Rahul KP, Sahal Abdul Samad, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Arjun Jayaraj, Lalthathanga Khawlhring and Albino Gomes are just a few of the other names. The Blasters have signed experienced campaigners like Gary Hooper, Facundo Pereyra, Bakary Kone, Jordan Murray, Costa Nhamoinesu to accompany Sergio Cidoncha. Kibu Vicuna’s side has immense depth, quality and experience in its ranks and go in as clear top-four favourites.
Mumbai City FC
Head Coach: Des Buckingham (England)
Captain: Mourtada Fall
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | India | Phurba Lachenpa |
| 2 | DF | India | Rahul Bheke |
| 4 | DF | India | Amey Ranawade |
| 5 | DF | India | Mehtab Singh |
| 6 | FW | India | Vikram Pratap Singh |
| 7 | MF | Brazil | Cássio Gabriel |
| 8 | MF | Australia | Brad Inman |
| 9 | FW | India | Gurkirat Singh |
| 10 | MF | Morocco | Ahmed Jahouh |
| 11 | MF | India | Raynier Fernandes |
| 12 | DF | India | Mohammad Rakip |
| 13 | GK | India | Mohammad Nawaz |
| 14 | MF | India | Rowllin Borges |
| 17 | FW | Spain | Igor Angulo |
| 18 | DF | India | Naocha Singh |
| 19 | FW | India | Pranjal Bhumij |
| 23 | DF | India | Vignesh Dakshinamurthy |
| 25 | DF | Senegal | Mourtada Fall (Captain) |
| 28 | MF | India | Naorem Tondomba Singh |
| 29 | FW | India | Bipin Singh |
| 30 | MF | India | Chanso Horam |
| 31 | DF | India | Valpuia |
| 32 | GK | India | Vikram Lakhbir Singh |
| 38 | FW | Brazil | Ygor Catatau |
| 39 | MF | India | Asif Khan |
| 45 | MF | India | Lalengmawia |
| 77 | DF | India | Mandar Rao Dessai |
After the sale of majority stakes to City Football Group (CFG), Mumbai City FC have been extremely busy in the Indian Summer Window. They appointed former FC Goa Manager Sergio Lobera who brought the likes of Hugo Boumous, Ahmed Jahouh, Mourtada Fall and Mandar Rao Dessai to the Islanders. CFG’s wide scouting and financing prowess has allowed Mumbai City FC to land big foreign names like Sydney FC’s Adam Le Fondre, Benevento Calcio’s Cy Goddard and Hernan Santana on loan deals. Mumbai City also boast of decent Indian campaigners like Mohammed Rakip, Raynier Fernandes, Rowllin Borges, Sarthak Golui, Vikram Pratap Singh, and Farukh Chowdhary. Lobera’s attacking brand of football with the big foreign names in the roster makes Mumbai City FC as firm favourites for the Indian Super League 2020-21 League and Cup Winners.
NorthEast United FC
Head Coach: Khalid Jamil (India)
Captain: Subhasish Roy Chowdhury
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | India | Subhasish Roy Chowdhury (captain) |
| 2 | DF | Australia | Patrick Flottmann |
| 3 | DF | India | Tondonba Singh |
| 4 | DF | India | Provat Lakra |
| 5 | DF | India | Gurjinder Kumar |
| 6 | MF | Mauritania | Khassa Camara |
| 7 | MF | India | Rochharzela |
| 8 | MF | India | Imran Khan |
| 10 | MF | Uruguay | Federico Gallego |
| 12 | MF | India | Pragyan Medhi |
| 13 | MF | India | Emanuel Lalchhanchhuaha |
| 14 | MF | Spain | Hernán Santana |
| 15 | FW | India | V.P. Suhair |
| 16 | DF | India | Mohammed Irshad |
| 17 | FW | India | Laldanmawia Ralte |
| 19 | FW | Martinique | Mathias Coureur |
| 21 | FW | India | Manvir Singh |
| 22 | FW | India | Gani Nigam |
| 23 | DF | India | Jestin George |
| 24 | DF | India | Joe Zoherliana |
| 25 | DF | India | Nabin Rabha |
| 26 | FW | Jamaica | Deshorn Brown |
| 27 | FW | India | Lalkhawpuimawia |
| 29 | MF | India | Sehnaj Singh |
| 32 | GK | India | Mirshad Michu |
| 33 | GK | India | Sanjiban Ghosh |
| 43 | MF | India | Pragyan Gogoi |
| 44 | GK | India | Nikhil Deka |
| 49 | FW | India | William Lalnunfela |
| 66 | DF | India | Mashoor Shereef |
The Highlanders also have revamped their squad for the upcoming season. Young Spanish Manager Gerard Nus takes charge at NorthEast United FC. The Highlanders have shown their scouting capabilities by landing decent Indian names like Wayne Vaz, Gurjinder Kumar, Ninthoinganba Meetei, Ashutosh Mehta, VP Suhair, Britto PM, Rochharzela and Mashoor Shereef. Their balanced Indian squad is added with experienced campaigners like Luis Machado, Benjamin Lambot, Dylan Fox, Idrissa Sylla, Khassa Camara, and Kwesi Appiah. Federico Gallego stays at the club and is expected to lead the side. The Highlanders have a balanced ISL squad and are expected to spring up some surprises in the ISL 2020-21 campaign.
SC East Bengal
Head coach: Manolo Díaz (Spain)
Captain: Arindam Bhattacharya
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | India | Sankar Roy |
| 2 | DF | India | Daniel Gomes |
| 4 | DF | Australia | Tomislav Mrcela (vice-captain) |
| 5 | DF | India | Adil Khan |
| 6 | MF | Netherlands | Darren Sidoel |
| 7 | FW | Croatia | Antonio Perošević |
| 8 | MF | India | Mohammed Rafique |
| 10 | MF | India | Jackichand Singh |
| 11 | FW | India | Subha Ghosh |
| 12 | DF | India | Joyner Lourenco |
| 13 | FW | India | Naorem Mahesh Singh |
| 14 | MF | India | Wahengbam Angousana |
| 15 | FW | India | Balwant Singh |
| 16 | MF | India | Songpu Singsit |
| 17 | DF | India | Sarineo Fernandes |
| 18 | MF | India | Sourav Das |
| 19 | MF | India | Romeo Fernandes |
| 20 | DF | India | Hira Mondal |
| 21 | MF | Slovenia | Amir Dervišević |
| 22 | MF | India | Lalrinliana Hnamte |
| 23 | MF | India | Bikash Jairu |
| 24 | FW | India | Semboi Haokip |
| 25 | GK | India | Suvam Sen |
| 26 | DF | India | Akashdeep Singh Kahlon |
| 27 | FW | Nigeria | Daniel Chima |
| 29 | GK | India | Arindam Bhattacharya (captain) |
| 33 | MF | India | Loken Meitei |
| 43 | FW | India | Siddhant Shirodkar |
| 45 | DF | India | Saikhom Goutam Singh |
| 47 | DF | India | Raju Gaikwad |
| 55 | DF | India | Ankit Mukherjee |
| 71 | DF | Croatia | Franjo Prce |
| 80 | MF | India | Amarjit Singh Kiyam |
The newest entrants of the Indian Super League, SC East Bengal have been the busiest in the late hours of the transfer window. With a depleted Indian squad, it was imperative for the Red and Golds to spend big in the overseas aspect. They have bought-in experienced performers in the British Isles like Jacques Maghoma, Anthony Pilkington and Daniel Fox. Aaron-Amadi Holloway, Matti Steinmann and Scott Neville join from the A-League. The Indian squad mostly comprises of experienced Indian campaigners like Mohammed Rafique, Mohamed Irshad, Samad Ali Mollick, Milan Singh, CK Vineeth, Balwant Singh, Lalramchullova, Abhishek Ambekar and Jeje Lalpekhlua. The Red and Golds are led by Liverpool Legend Robbie Fowler who will be highly dependent on their foreign contingent to perform.
