2022–23 season of NorthEast United FC
NorthEast United 2022–23 football season
The 2022–23 season is the club's ninth season in Indian Super League since its establishment in 2014. In addition to the league, they will also compete in the 2022 Durand Cup and AIFF Super Cup .
Season overview
On 11 August, NorthEast United announced the signing of Marco Balbul as their manager for the upcoming season.[ 1]
On 12 August, NorthEast United announced the signing of Paul Groves as their assistant manager for the upcoming season.[ 2] Floyd Pinto as Indian assistant manager.[ 3]
On 13 August, NorthEast United announced the appointment of Niall Clark as their strength and conditioning coach for the upcoming season.[ 4]
On 14 August, the Highlanders announced the contract extension of goalkeepers Mirshad Michu and Nikhil Deka for the upcoming season.[ 5]
On 15 August, NorthEast United announced the retention of defenders Gurjinder Kumar , Mashoor Shereef , Joe Zoherliana and Provat Lakra for the upcoming season.[ 6]
On 16 August, NorthEast United announced the retention of midfielders Imran Khan , Pragyan Medhi , Mohammed Irshad , Emanuel Lalchhanchhuaha, Pragyan Gogoi and forwards Rochharzela , Laldanmawia Ralte , Gani Nigam for the upcoming season.[ 7] [ 8]
On 17 August, NorthEast United lost 0–6 against Odisha FC in their first match of 2022 Durand Cup .
On 18 August, NorthEast United announced the signing of Jithin MS for the upcoming season.[ 9]
On 20 August, NorthEast United announced the signing of attacking midfielder Emil Benny for the upcoming season.[ 10]
On 21 August, NorthEast United lost 1–3 against Army Green in their second match of Durand Cup. Dipu Mirdha scored for the Highlanders in the last minute for a late consolation.
On 23 August, NorthEast United confirmed the signing of Arindam Bhattacharya on its social media and various other platforms for the upcoming season.[ 11]
On 27 August, NorthEast United lost 0–3 against Kerala Blasters in their 3rd match of Durand Cup.
On 5 September, NorthEast United sign young forward Parthib Sundar Gogoi on a multiyear deal.[ 12] Dipu Mirdha and Alfred Lalroutsang to the first team from reserve team due to their outstanding performance in 2022 Durand Cup .[ 13]
On 6 September, NorthEast United announced the signing of Spanish midfielder Jon Gaztañaga from Cultural Leonesa for the upcoming season.[ 14]
Players
Squad
As of 19 January 2023 [ 15] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Transfers
IN
Loans in
Out
Loans out
Pre-season and friendlies
NorthEast United v Mawlai SC
Competitions
Overall record
Competition
First match
Last match
Starting round
Final position
Record
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Win %
Durand Cup
17 August 2022 (2022-08-17 )
2 September 2022 (2022-09-02 )
Matchday 2
Group stage
4
1
0
3
3
12
−9
0 25.00
Super League
8 October 2022 (2022-10-08 )
24 February 2023 (2023-02-24 )
Matchday 2
11th
20
1
2
17
20
55
−35
00 5.00
Super Cup
11 April 2023 (2023-04-11 )
22 April 2023 (2023-04-22 )
Matchday 1
Semi-final
4
2
0
2
11
11
+0
0 50.00
Total
28
4
2
22
34
78
−44
0 14.29
Last updated: 22 April 2023 (2023-04-22 ) .Soccerway
Indian Super League
This season of the Indian Super League will be played across the country in home and away formats after two seasons of hosting it in Goa due to the COVID-19 pandemic .[ 31]
League table
Source:
Indian Super League Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head goals scored; 5) goal difference; 6) number of goals scored; 7) fair play ranking; 8) drawing of lots
Notes:
^ a b Head-to-head points: Goa 3, Chennaiyin 3. Head-to-head goal difference: Goa +1, Chennaiyin -1.
^ a b Head-to-head points: East Bengal 3, Jamshedpur 3. Head-to-head goal difference: East Bengal +1, Jamshedpur -1.
League Results by round
Match 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Ground A H H A H A H A H A H A H H A A H A H A Result L L L L L L L L L L W L L D League Position 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11
Updated to match(es) played on 25 December 2022. Source:
Indian Super League A = Away;
H = Home;
W = Win;
D = Draw;
L = Loss
Matches
The fixtures for the 2022-23 season of ISL were announced on 1 September. NorthEast United were set to face Bengaluru on 8 October.[ 32] [ 33]
Goa v NorthEast United FC
Durand Cup
NorthEast United were drawn in the Group D for the 131st edition of the Durand Cup along with two other ISL sides.[ 34]
Group stage
Source:
Sportstar Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) drawing of lots
(H) Hosts
Matches
Win Draw Loss Void
Super Cup
Group Stage
Source:
AIFF Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) drawing of lots
Notes:
^ a b Head-to-head points: NorthEast United 3, Mumbai City 0.
Matches
Semi Final
Statistics
Squad statistics
As of 22 April 2023
Goalscorers
Source : World Football
Assist
Disciplinary record
As of 15 January 2023
Coaching staff
See also
References
^ "NorthEast United appoint Israel's Marco Balbul as head coach" . khelnow.com . 11 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022 .^ "Welcoming our new Assistant Coach, the experienced Paul Groves!" . @NEUtdFC . 12 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022 .^ "NorthEast United appoint Floyd Pinto as Indian assistant coach" . khelnow.com . 12 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022 .^ "Delighted to welcome Niall Clark, as our new Strength & Conditioning Coach!" . @NEUtdFC . 13 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022 .^ "Presenting you the 𝗚𝗞'𝘀 who will continue with us for the upcoming season!" . @NEUtdFC . 14 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022 .^ "𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 who will continue with us for the upcoming season!" . @NEUtdFC . 15 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022 .^ "𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 who will continue with us for the upcoming season!" . @NEUtdFC . 16 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022 .^ "The 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 who will continue with us for the 2022-23 season 😎" . @NEUtdFC . 16 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022 .^ "From God's own country to the hills of NorthEast! A new midfield engine, welcome 𝗝𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗦" . @NEUtdFC . 18 August 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2022 .^ "A 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒍-𝒐𝒖𝒔 addition to our midfield! 🤩 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲 is ready to soar new heights in the Highlands ❤️🤍🖤" . @NEUtdFC . 20 August 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2022 .^ "𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒎 🪄🎩 𝗔𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗮 is here! 🤩" . @NEUtdFC . 23 August 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2022 .^ "NorthEast United sign young forward Parthib Sundar Gogoi" . Khelnow . 5 September 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022 .^ "Congratulations 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐮 & 𝐀𝐥𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐝 on being promoted to the first-team! ❤️🤍🖤" . @NEUtdFC . 5 September 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022 .^ "Adding some 𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒆 to our 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒕 𝒋𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒂 squad! 🌶 স্বাগতম, Bienvenidos, 𝐉𝐨𝐧!" . @NEUtdFC . 6 September 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022 .^ "Players" . Indian Super League . Archived from the original on 14 November 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2020 .^ "From God's own country to the hills of NorthEast! A new midfield engine, welcome 𝗝𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗦" . @NEUtdFC . 18 August 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2022 .^ "A 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒍-𝒐𝒖𝒔 addition to our midfield! 🤩 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲 is ready to soar new heights in the Highlands ❤️🤍🖤" . @NEUtdFC . 20 August 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2022 .^ "𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒎 🪄🎩 𝗔𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗮 is here! 🤩" . @NEUtdFC . 23 August 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2022 .^ "NorthEast United complete signing of centre-back Gaurav Bora" . Khelnow . 25 August 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2022 .^ a b "Congratulations 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐮 & 𝐀𝐥𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐝 on being promoted to the first-team! ❤️🤍🖤" . @neutdfc . 5 September 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2022 .^ "NorthEast United sign young forward Parthib Sundar Gogoi" . Khelnow . 5 September 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022 .^ "Adding some 𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒆 to our 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒕 𝒋𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒂 squad! 🌶 স্বাগতম, Bienvenidos, 𝐉𝐨𝐧!" . @NEUtdFC . 6 September 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022 .^ "A 𝗩𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 from Denmark, is here to raise the shield wall 🛡️🧱 Highlanders, let's welcome, 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗝𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻! 🔥" .^ "ISL: Former Premier League striker Matt Derbyshire and French midfielder Romain Philippoteaux sign for Northeast United FC" . technosports.co.in . 2 September 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2022 .^ a b "Aaron Evans and Sylvester Emeka are the 5th & 6th foreigners of NorthEast United" . @twitter-Marcus Mergulhao . 20 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022 .^ "NorthEast United FC sign Colombian striker Wilmar Jordan" . www.indiansuperleague.com . 21 November 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2023 .
^ @NEUtdFC (11 January 2023). "The latest addition to our 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚 🤩 African powerhouse, 𝙍𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙆𝙪𝙡𝙚 𝙈𝙗𝙤𝙢𝙗𝙤, is now a Highlander ❤️🤍🖤 #WelcomeKule #NEUFC #StrongerAsOne #8States1United" (Tweet ). Retrieved 19 January 2023 – via Twitter .
^ @HydFCOfficial (4 January 2023). "Defender Alex Saji joins @IndSuperLeague side @NEUtdFC on loan till the end of the season" (Tweet ). Retrieved 5 January 2023 – via Twitter . ^ "VP Suhair joins East Bengal for undisclosed fee" . Khelnow . 3 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022 .^ "Breaking: Nigerian forward Sylvester Igboun leaves NorthEast United" . khelnow.com . 23 October 2022. Retrieved 13 November 2022 .^ Mergulhao, Marcus (2 March 2022). "No change in ISL format for next season, Super Cup set to return" . The Times of India . Retrieved 15 August 2022 . ^ "Hero ISL 2022-23 Season starts on October 7th in Kochi" . ISL. 1 September 2022.^ "ISL 2022-23: New playoff format, no break for World Cup(s) – 7 takeaways from the ISL fixtures" . ESPN. 1 September 2022.^ "Durand Cup 2022 groups revealed" . 90min.com . 19 July 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022 .^ "Vincenzo Annese replaces Marco Balbul as NorthEast United FC head coach" . sportstar.thehindu.com . 8 December 2022. Retrieved 26 December 2022 .^ "Welcoming our new Assistant Coach, the experienced Paul Groves!" . @NEUtdFC . 12 August 2022. Archived from the original on 13 August 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2022 .^ "NorthEast United appoint Floyd Pinto as Indian assistant coach" . khelnow.com . 12 August 2022. Archived from the original on 13 August 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2022 .^ "Delighted to announce 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘆 as the club's new first-team 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵. ❤️🤍🖤" . @NEUtdFC . 1 September 2022. Archived from the original on 13 August 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2022 .^ "Join us in welcoming our new Strength and Conditioning Coach, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶" . @NEUtdFC . 1 December 2022. Retrieved 26 December 2022 .
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