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South United FC bolstered their squad with new additions ahead of the start of the Second Division League. A few of the new signings featured for South United FC in their Second Division League opener against Ozone FC.
Four players have joined South United FC from the ranks of Delhi Dynamos FC, primarily having represented their reserves. Kishan Singh Thongam is among this influx of young talent, but he’s already got an impressive resume as he appeared at multiple levels for the Indian junior national teams and played in the Second Division League for the DDFC Reserve Team.
Krishan Kumar and Sudipta Malakar arrived from Delhi Dynamos FC as well, both with tremendous reputations of contributing to the DDFC team in the last Second Division League campaign.
Another joinee on a season-long loan from DDFC, Amit Tudu charted a similar course having made appearances for India at U-16 and U-19 levels before playing for the DDFC Reserves. His flexibility in being able to play multiple positions in the defensive third provides South United FC with multiple options to deploy his skills.
The most experienced campaigner among the lot, having spent his career playing in the I-League and the Second Division League, defender Tonmoy Ghosh is set to represent SUFC in the Second Division League this season.
Among the new signings is Subhankar Adhikary, an experienced campaigner at a young age, having previously represented clubs in the Calcutta Football League, U-19 I-League, and the U-19 IFA Shield before moving to FC Kerala. The 2017/18 saw him play in the Kerala Premier League and the Second Division League, as the captain of FC Kerala and he brings those leadership qualities to South United FC now.
The 6-foot tall central defender Sajid Hossain also joins the fray at South United FC from FC Pune City. He was a part of their set-up for the last three seasons, including in the Second Division League last season.
22-years-old defender Nitesh Aswani arrives from FC Pune City as well. His last season spent with the FC Pune City captaining the reserve team in the Second Division League should serve as great experience that South United FC can capitalise on in this campaign.
Having earned his stripes at the Royal Wahingdoh FC Academy, 21-year-old Rungsing Muinao attracted a few eyeballs with his impressive performances in the Chennai Football League and Calcutta Football League. On his previous foray in the Second Division League he scored three goals in six starts with Delhi United FC. He also scored 10 goals in 11 games for them in the Delhi League. His team-mate at FC Bardez, goalkeeper Royal Basumatary also made the cut for SUFC.
K. Lalmalsawma impressed at an early age playing at BVT FC to make it into the Mizoram state team and at Chhinga Veng FC before joining the ATK team set-up. The youngster joins on loan from the Kolkata-based ISL club.
Former Bengaluru FC striker Cletus Paul, David Lalbiakzara from Aizawl FC, and Amoes T from FC Bengaluru United round off the selection of players joining South United FC.
At the average age of 22, the influx of talent and potential of the 14 names added to the roster will bring an exciting brand of football for the fans of Bengaluru to appreciate.
List of new joinees:
| Name | Age | Position | Previous Club (most recent) |
| Subhankar Adhikary | 24 years | CB | FC Kerala |
| Sajid Hossain | 20 years | CM | FC Pune City |
| Rungsing Muinao | 21 years | RW, LW | FC Bardez |
| Kishan Singh Thongam | 19 years | LB | Delhi Dynamos FC |
| Krishan Kumar | 22 years | CM | Delhi Dynamos FC |
| Amit Tudu | 21 years | CB, RB | Delhi Dynamos FC (Season-long Loan) |
| Sudipta Malakar | 18 years | LW, RW | Delhi Dynamos FC |
| Cletus Paul | 25 years | ST | Sreebhumi FC |
| David Lalbiakzara | 24 years | LW, RW | Aizawl FC |
| K.Lalmalsawma | 19 years | RB | ATK (Season-long Loan) |
| Nitesh Aswani | 22 years | CB, RB | FC Pune City |
| Tonmoy Ghosh | 26 years | RB, LB | Mohammedan SC |
| Amoes T | 24 years | CM | FC Bengaluru United |
| Royal Basumatary | 22 years | GK | FC Bardez |
