A season to remember just got even better for Brison Fernandes.

The FC Goa midfielder has been crowned the Emerging Player of the Season for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 – a fitting recognition for a campaign that firmly established him as one of Indian football’s brightest young stars.

A Gaur through and through, the 23-year-old first joined the Club in 2016 as part of the U16 squad and has since risen through the ranks, making his senior debut in 2021. Fast forward to the present, and Brison has lit up the ISL this season with a series of stellar performances that have combined flair with maturity beyond his years.

Across 24 appearances, he scored 7 goals and registered 2 assists, while also creating 27 chances, completing 25 key passes and winning 74 duels – numbers that underline his impact in the heart of midfield. With Brison pulling the strings, FC Goa recorded one of their best-ever league stage finishes, racking up 48 points to secure second place on the table. The Gaurs’ journey ended narrowly in the semi-finals, edged out 3-2 on aggregate by Bengaluru FC.

Reacting to the accolade, FC Goa Head Coach Manolo Marquez was all praise for his midfield dynamo. “He is a player with a lot of talent, and at the same time a typical Goan who loves and enjoys what he does. He is developing day by day, yet stays humble and is a great teammate as well.

“Last season, I mentioned once that he is one of the best Indian players I’ve trained, but at that point, he wasn’t playing much. All the merit on how he turned that around from then to right now goes to himself.

“He has shown great maturity during several key games this season. He will be a very important name in Indian football in the years to come,” the tactician further added.

Brison’s rise is also a shining example of FC Goa’s belief in youth development. Before stepping onto the big stage, he played a key role in the Club’s Development Team across competitions like the AIFF Elite League, GFA Professional League, Goa Police Cup, the RFDL and more – consistently making his mark and proving he was ready for the next step.

Since breaking into the Senior Team, the Loutolim-born midfielder has gone on to make 56 appearances in FC Goa colours, scoring 11 goals and providing 4 assists – with the promise of much more to come.

The Club congratulates Brison Fernandes on this richly deserved honour and looks forward to witnessing his continued journey in orange.