Panaji:
FC Goa winger Brison Fernandes was adjudged as the Emerging Player of this season’s Indian Super League (ISL).
Brison scored seven goals and had two assists this season, the second highest among domestic players. Only Sunil Chhetri scored more.
Coach Manolo Marquez, who coaches both Goa and the national team, rewarded Brison with a place in the India team, handing him his debut against Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers.