Odisha FC signs goalkeeper Sachin Suresh on two-year deal
Indian Super League side Odisha FC has signed goalkeeper Sachin Suresh from Kerala Blasters FC on a contract running until 2028.
Odisha FC has signed Indian goalkeeper Sachin Suresh on a two-year contract. The 25-year-old joins from Kerala Blasters FC and will remain with the Bhubaneswar-based club until 2028.
The move strengthens Odisha's defensive options ahead of the 2026-27 Indian Super League season. Suresh brings significant ISL experience, having established himself as a regular starter during the 2023-24 campaign.
Career path to Odisha
Sachin Suresh began his football journey with the Sports and Education Promotion Trust in his native Kerala. He progressed through the ranks at FC Kerala before entering the Kerala Blasters FC academy system.
The goalkeeper represented Kerala at various youth levels and earned caps for India's youth national teams. He made his senior debut for Kerala Blasters in the 2023 Super Cup, followed by his Indian Super League debut later that same year.
Breakthrough and experience
Suresh enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2023-24. He secured the starting goalkeeper position and made 15 league appearances for Kerala Blasters. His performances that season included keeping five clean sheets.
He continued as a key goalkeeping option for Kerala Blasters in subsequent seasons. His career statistics from his breakthrough season are as follows:
| Statistic | Figure |
|---|---|
| League Appearances (2023-24) | 15 |
| Clean Sheets (2023-24) | 5 |
This track record provides Odisha FC with a proven domestic player between the posts.
Player's reaction to the move
Speaking about the transfer, Sachin Suresh expressed his enthusiasm. "I'm very happy to have signed for Odisha FC," he said. He noted he had heard positive things about the club, known as the Kalinga Warriors, and looked forward to meeting the supporters.
The goalkeeper added a short, determined statement: "I can't wait to get started and give my best for the club."
Odisha's squad building
The signing is part of Odisha FC's efforts to bolster its squad before the new campaign. The club, often referred to as the Juggernauts, officially welcomed Suresh to Bhubaneswar. They wished him success while wearing the Kalinga Warriors jersey.
The 25-year-old goalkeeper now begins a new chapter with his fourth professional club, following his development at SEPT, FC Kerala, and Kerala Blasters.
