27 May 2023


 

Here are the confirmed new signings for Kerala Blasters for the 2023-2024 season:

  • Jausha Sotirio (Australian winger, Newcastle Jets FC)
  • Denechandra Meitei (Indian left-back, Odisha FC)
  • Marko Leskovic (Croatian centre-back, ATK Mohun Bagan)
  • Bijoy V (Indian centre-back, Chennaiyin FC)

NameNationalityPositionPrevious Club
Jaushua SotirioAustraliaWingerNewcastle Jets FC
Denechandra MeiteiIndiaLeft-backOdisha FC
Marko LeskovicCroatiaCentre-backATK Mohun Bagan
Bijoy VIndiaCentre-backChennaiyin FC


Kerala Blasters have also extended the contracts of the following players:

  • Dimitrios Diamantakos (Greek striker)
  • Muhammad Saheef (Indian defender)
  • Mohammed Azhar (Indian midfielder)
  • Mohammed Aimen (Indian midfielder)
  • Nihal Sudeesh (Indian midfielder)
  • Hormipam Ruivah (Indian defender)
  • Frank Dauwen (Belgian assistant coach)

NameNationalityPosition
Dimitrios DiamantakosGreeceStriker
Muhammad SaheefIndiaDefender
Mohammed AzharIndiaMidfielder
Mohammed AimenIndiaMidfielder
Nihal SudeeshIndiaMidfielder
Hormipam RuivahIndiaDefender
Frank DauwenBelgiumAssistant coach

Kerala Blasters are yet to make any more signings, but they are expected to add a few more players to their squad before the start of the new season.


Confirmed new/extended signings for Kerala Blasters for the 2023-2024 Season

May 27, 2023
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Meet Jaushua Sotirio, a top-notch winger representing the Kerala Blasters, an esteemed Indian Super League club. This professional footballer hails from Australia and brings exceptional skills to the field. He has also played for Western Sydney Wanderers, Wellington Phoenix, and Newcastle Jets in the A-League.


Sotirio is a versatile player who can play on either wing or as a striker. He is known for his pace, dribbling skills, and finishing ability. He has scored 25 goals in 166 A-League appearances.


Sotirio was born in Sydney, Australia, and began his career with the Western Sydney Wanderers youth team. He made his professional debut for the Wanderers in 2014. He won the AFC Champions League with the Wanderers in 2014.


Sotirio moved to Wellington Phoenix in 2019. He scored 12 goals in 65 appearances for the Phoenix. He moved to Newcastle Jets in 2022. He scored 3 goals in 24 appearances for the Jets.


Sotirio has represented Australia at the U-17, U-20, and U-23 levels. He has made 13 appearances for the Australia U-23 team.


Sotirio is a talented player who has the potential to be a star in the Indian Super League. He is expected to add pace, creativity, and goals to the Kerala Blasters attack.



His playing stats


  • Club career:
    • Western Sydney Wanderers: 81 appearances, 11 goals
    • Wellington Phoenix: 65 appearances, 14 goals
    • Newcastle Jets: 23 appearances, 3 goals
    • Kerala Blasters: 0 appearances, 0 goals
  • International career:
    • Australia U20: 7 appearances, 1 goal
    • Australia U23: 6 appearances, 3 goals

Sotirio is a versatile player who can play on either wing or as a striker. He is known for his pace, dribbling skills, and finishing ability. He has scored goals in all levels of Australian football, and he is considered to be one of the most promising young players in the country.

In 2023, Sotirio signed with Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters. He is expected to be a key player for the Blasters in the upcoming season.

Who is new Kerala Blasters Signed Jaushua Sotirio.

May 27, 2023
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17 Dec 2019



Bartholomew Ogbeche will return from injury, Sergio Cindoncha may miss the next match
confirmed by Eelco Schattorie ( Kerala blasters Coach).

He said ogbeche is completley fit to start the next match

“We are four times unbeaten (draws). Last three games, we built confidence in the way we scored. I took a big risk today by putting Mario (Arques) in the midfield. It is a matter of growing into the (system).  Cido (Sergio Cidoncha) played with tape last game, I am afraid he will miss the next game. Bart (Ogbeche) will be back for the next game.”

Elco was not very happy about the team performance from the last game first half.
"First half, I was not happy, we lost too many balls. Second half was a bit better. I don't think Jamshedpur had many chances. We were prepared for the long ball game. Not sure if it was a penalty, I have to see it back." 

 Also Schattorie prasied Sahal Abdul sammed about his last game performance. Seems like coach was very happy on his second half performace. Messi had scored first goal from Sahal's well placed cross.

Bartholomew Ogbeche will return from injury, Sergio Cindoncha may miss the next match

December 17, 2019
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4 Dec 2019


Vladko Droborov Kerala blasters FC
Vlatko Droborov

Kochi: Macedonian center back Vlatko Droborov, 187 cm tall, is in the Kerala Blasters. The star has signed with Blasters. Droborough has been named as the replacement for the injured Jairo Rodriguez.

 Twenty-seven-year-old Drobarov started his football career with FK Warder, one of the best football clubs in Macedonia. Subsequently, FK Skopje, Napredoch Kisevo, Tetex Tetevo, Murcilagos FC, FC Yuartu Yerevan, Ariz Limassol and Ohod Al Madinah have been booted.

“I am very happy to be a part of Kerala Blasters FC. All the fans of Blasters will do their best to be proud. The star responded after signing with Blasters.

The Blasters' multiple defensemen are out of the injured team. The team lost Sandesh Jingan before the season started. The Blasters have suffered injuries this season with injuries to Gianni Suverloin, Jairo Rodriguez and midfielder Mario Arquis.

Vladko Droborov signed for Kerala Blasters as a new defensive player

December 04, 2019
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21 Nov 2019

Kerala Blasters looking for a swap for harmed Jairo Rodrigues

Kerala Blasters suffered a huge blow when they faced Kochi-Bengaluru FC. Kerala Blasters has officially announced that former defensive lineman Jairo Rodriguez will not be playing for an indefinite period. This was revealed through the social media accounts of Kerala Blasters. Blasters said Jairo's service will not be available to the team in the long run. Blasters, meanwhile, will provide the medical facilities Jairo needs.

The Kerala Blasters responded that the move had begun to find a replacement for Jairo. Brazil star Jairo has been a significant presence in the Kerala Blasters' past games. Jairo Rodriguez, who had already suffered an injury, was out of action in the third minute of the game against Odisha FC. Jairo Odisha was named captain of the Blasters in the absence of superstar Berthalomio Ogbeche.

Kerala Blasters looking for a swap for harmed Jairo Rodrigues, player denied through social media.

November 21, 2019
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20 Oct 2019


Kesu Mascot. Kerala blasters 2019 mascot
Image Courtesy: Kerala Blasters FC

പുതിയ ISL സീസണിൽ കേരളാ ബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്‌സ് ഒരു ഒരു ഭാഗ്യചിഹ്നത്തെ കൊണ്ടുവന്നിരിക്കുന്നു. മൃദുല്‍ മോഹൻ എന്ന  ത്യശ്ശൂരിലെ KKTM  ഗവണ്മെന്റ് കോളേജ് വിദ്യാർത്ഥിയാണ്  ഈ ഭാഗ്യചിഹ്നത്തിന്  രൂപകൽപ്പന നൽകിയിരിക്കുന്നത്.ഒട്ടേറെ മത്സരാര്ഥികളിലിൽ നിന്നും ആണ് ബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്‌സ് ടീം മൃദുലിന്റ്റെ കേസുവിനെ തിരഞ്ഞെടുത്തത്.

എല്ലാ മത്സരങ്ങളിലും ആരാധകരെ രസിപ്പിക്കുന്നതിനും സംവദിക്കുന്നതിനുമായി  കേശു സ്റ്റേഡിയത്തിൽ നമ്മോടൊപ്പം ഉണ്ടാകും.ഇതിനു  മുന്നോടിയായി കേശുവിനെ  ആസ്പദമാക്കി മുംബൈയിലെ പ്രശസ്ത കഥാകൃത്തായ സുദിപ്ത  ധ്രുവ  നിർമ്മിച്ച ഒരു കോമിക് സ്കിറ്റും  അവതരിപ്പിച്ചു.

കല്ലൂർ ജവഹർലാൽ നെഹ്‌റു സ്റ്റേഡിയത്തിൽ നടന്ന ഔദ്യോഗിക വേളയിലാണ്, ഭാഗ്യചിഹ്ന പ്രദർശനവും കോമിക് സ്കിറ്റും അവതരിപ്പിച്ചത്. ബ്ലാസ്‌റ്റേഴ്‌സിന്റെ  ഉന്നത ഉദ്യോഗസ്ഥർ പരിപാടിയിൽ പങ്കെടുത്തിരുന്നു.


Indian super league days coming up - Blasters team up with a new face.

October 20, 2019
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19 Jan 2019

Nelo Vinganda

 Kerala Blasters have appointed Portuguese Nelo Vingada as their new head coach.

 He was the head coach of NorthEast United during the 2016 season before leaving to take charge of the Malaysian national team at the end of the third season of ISL. He have work experience with teams like Portugal (senior team as well as U-20), Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, FC Seoul, Persepolis et. al.  and as the assistant coach to teams such as Iran and Benfica.

 “We are happy to welcome Nelo Vingada to Kerala Blasters. With his impressive register of achievements and years of notable expertise, we are positive that his tenure will be successful not just for the remaining season of the ISL but also for the upcoming Super Cup. We wish Nelo all the best on his new assignment.” said Nitin Kukreja, Director, Blasters Sports Ventures Private Limited, which operates Kerala Blasters. 


 “I am equally thrilled to join Kerala Blasters for the remaining season of the ISL. It has always been a pleasure to work with talented Indian boys and I hope to see good results for the team in their upcoming matches.” said Vingada.

First game in charge of his new team will be on the 25th of January, in Kochi, where the Blasters welcome the only side they have beaten all season(ATK).

ISL 2018019: Kerala Blasters choose Nelo Vingada as new head coach

January 19, 2019
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