Chandigarh, Feb. 12 -- Punjab FC have announced a 27-member squad for the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season, marking their third campaign in India's top-tier competition. The Shers will begin their season against Jamshedpur FC on February 21 in Jamshedpur, with their first home fixture scheduled for March 9 against NorthEast United FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. Blending a strong domestic core with key foreign reinforcements, Punjab FC head into the new season with a balanced squad focused on competitiveness and youth development. Punjab FC head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis, who enters his second season with the club, has retained much of last year's core group that featured in the Indian Super League, the Durand Cup and the AIFF Super Cup. The foreign contingent includes Dani Ramirez, Samir Zeljkovic, Nsungusi Jnr Effiong, Bede Amarachi Osuji and Pablo Renan Dos Santos, adding experience and depth across key positions. The Punjab FC squad also features seven academy graduates, underlining the club's continued emphasis on nurturing young talent. Arshdeep Singh bolsters the goalkeeping unit alongside Muheet Shabir and Ayush Deshwal. The defensive line of Punjab FC offers solidity and versatility, while the midfield combines creativity with work rate. In terms of attack, Effiong and Osuji will spearhead the frontline, supported by a group of promising young forwards. With a well-rounded squad and an experienced coaching staff headed by Dilmperis, the contingent will aim to make a strong impact this Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season. Goalkeepers: Arshdeep Singh, Muheet Shabir, Ayush Deshwal Defenders: Bijoy Varghese, Muhammed Uvais Moyikkal, Pramveer Singh, Khaiminthang Lhungdim, Pablo Renan Dos Santos, Likmabam Rakesh Meitei, Nongmaikapam Suresh Meitei, Leon Augustine, Thoungamba Singh Usham Midfielders: Dani Ramirez, Samir Zeljkovic, Vinit Rai, Princeton Rebello, Ricky John Shabong, Manglenthang Kipgen, Naravi Nikhil Jayantha Prabhu, and Singamayum Shami Forwards: Nsungusi Jnr Effiong, Bede Amarachi Osuji, Ninthoinganba Meetei Khumanthem, Muhammad Suhail F, Bikash Singh Sagolsem, Vishal Yadav, and Ranjeet Singh Pandre...