Ritwik Das joins Odisha FC on a two-year-deal: ISL

Ritwik Das joins Odisha FC on a two-year-deal: ISL – Odisha FC announced the signing of Ritwik Das, with the winger signing a two-year contract that will keep him with the Kalinga Warriors until 2028. Born in Burnpur, West Bengal, Das began his footballing journey through the Kolkata football circuit before earning an opportunity with Real Kashmir FC, where he established himself as an exciting wide player in the I-League.

The winger’s performances earned him a move to the Indian Super League with Kerala Blasters FC in 2020. Das joined Jamshedpur FC in 2021 and enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in the 2021–22 season, scoring four goals in 17 ISL appearances as Jamshedpur secured the League Winners’ Shield. He has since gone on to become an established figure in the ISL, combining his pace and directness with his ability to operate across the wide areas.

His progress at club level also earned him recognition from the national team. After initially being called up to the India senior squad in 2022, Das made his international debut in March 2023, coming on against Myanmar in India’s 1–0 victory in the Tri-Nation Series. Das now begins a new chapter with Odisha FC, adding further experience and attacking options to the Kalinga Warriors’ squad.

Speaking after completing his move, Das said: “I’m proud to join Odisha FC and to have the opportunity to represent a club with such strong ambitions. I’ve experienced different stages of Indian football throughout my career, and each one has taught me something different. I’m looking forward to bringing that experience here, taking on the responsibility of wearing this shirt and playing my part in what we want to achieve together.”

The Indian Super League will, in its brand new club-led era, will kick-off on October 10th in a season that runs through to May 2027. The league will be played in a proper home-and-away format with the team finishing on top of the table at the end of the league stage being crowned the Shield Winners and earning the only AFC slot India currently offers, the AFC Challenge League Preliminary Round. This season will also see the return of the play-off format of ISL where the top 6 clubs will compete to be named ISL Cup Champions. The season will have a total of 163 matches played across eight months.