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Isak Vanlalruatfela Ralte has signed a new contract extending his stay with Odisha FC until summer 2026.
The Mizoram-born winger made his debut for the club in 2020 and capped off an impactful 2022-23 season, in which he scored two goals and provided two assists, by winning the ‘Emerging Player of the Month (February)’ and the Hero of the Match award for his performance against Hyderabad FC.
Isak Ralte said: “Odisha FC is now like my second home, and I am extremely happy to have extended my contract with the Kalinga Warriors. Everyone at the club has been supportive through my ups and downs, making this an easy choice.”
“Odisha FC feels like family to me, and I would like to express my gratitude to the owners and management for their trust in me.”
“I am thrilled about the upcoming season and confident we will build upon our previous achievements. Ama Team, Ama Game!”
Odisha FC head coach Sergio Lobera expressed his delight at the young wingers’ extension: “Isak is a technically very good player, talented, with a great future and also a present. It is good news to ensure his talent for the coming years.”
“We will continue to grow together.”
Odisha FC president Raj Athwal said, “Isak is a very talented player as he has shown time and again what he’s capable of last season. With several outstanding performances, there was no doubt in extending Isak’s stay at the club.”
“Odisha FC takes pride in providing a platform to all the young talents across the country to showcase their abilities, giving them the exposure that they need and Isak is one such example. We will always stay true to our core values and philosophy of building a young and dynamic club.”
