FPAI Awards 2026: Indian football’s biggest night of individual recognition has delivered its verdict for the 2025-26 season. The Football Players’ Association of India has announced its full list of award winners, and East Bengal’s dominant campaign across both men’s and women’s football takes centre stage alongside a host of standout individual performances.
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FPAI Awards 2026: The Full Winners List
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Player of the Year | Lallianzuala Chhangte |
| Young Player | Mohammed Sanan |
| Foreign Player | Miguel Figueira |
| I-League Player | Phrangki Buam |
| Women’s Player | Manisha Kalyan |
| Women’s Young Player | Sanfida Nongrum |
| Coach of the Year | Owen Coyle |
| Women’s Coach of the Year | Anthony Andrews |
| Coach Education | Savio Medeira |
| Player Performance & Development | Rapid Sports & The Right Weigh |
| ISL Champions | East Bengal FC |
| IWL Champions | East Bengal FC |
A Season Defined by East Bengal
With both their men’s and women’s teams crowned league champions in the same season, East Bengal’s dominance forms the backbone of this year’s ceremony, reflecting a genuinely transformative campaign for the Kolkata giants across every level of the club.
Standout Individual Honours
Lallianzuala Chhangte’s Player of the Year win caps a stellar season that also saw him complete a high-profile move to Mohun Bagan, while Miguel Figueira’s Foreign Player award recognises his creative influence in Indian football this year. On the women’s side, Manisha Kalyan’s recognition continues her rise as one of Indian football’s most consistent performers, alongside Anthony Andrews’ Women’s Coach honour reflecting East Bengal’s IWL title-winning campaign under his guidance.
Why It Matters
These awards offer a genuine snapshot of where Indian football’s talent and coaching excellence currently stand, ahead of a season already shaping up to be one of the most demanding yet, with continental football on the horizon for East Bengal’s men’s and women’s sides alike. Full award details are available on the official AIFF website.
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