2) NorthEast United FC – 11 players

At the 2nd position, we have NorthEast United FC with 11 players hailing from the Northeastern part of India. They are:
• Nikhil Deka,
• Fanai Lalrempuia,
• Nim Dorjee Tamang,
• Lalkhawpuimawia,
• Nabin Rabha,
• Pragyan Gogoi,
• Ninthoinganba Meetei,
• Rochharzela,
• Lalengmawia,
• Imran Khan, and
• Rakesh Pradhan
This contingent of NorthEast United FC will be led by the youngest coach of all, Gerard Nus. At the very early age of 14 itself, Gerard Nus had started involving himself in the coaching and technical contingent of innumerous highly reputed clubs and is know for building up the budding talents.
1) FC Goa – 14 players

At the first position, we have FC Goa with 14 players hailing from the state of Goa. They are:
• Sanson Pereira,
• Leander D’Cunha,
• Nestor Dias,
• Aaren D Silva,
• Sarineo Fernandes,
• Dylan Ignacio Da Silva,
• Devendra Murgaonkar,
• Mohamed Ali,
• Lenny Rodrigues,
• Saviour Gama,
• Brandon Fernandes,
• Princeton Rebello,
• Seriton Fernandes, and
• Flan Gomes
FC Goa has the most number of players hailing from Goa with a striking number of 14 in their club. The AFC Champions League entrants will be led by Juan Ferrando this season and it will be interesting to look forward how Ferrando will look to use these players to excel in the upcoming endeavours.