Hyderabad FC were the surprise package in the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 season. Not many had anticipated the attacking brand of football they played so effectively last season. The Nizams finished in 5th position, one place behind the semi-final mark, with 29 points from 20 matches. They lost only 3 matches, but it was 11 draws that cost them the spot in the knockout stage.

Bengaluru FC have earned the distinction of being one of the most successful sides in the Hero Indian Super League (ISL), and the former champions would be looking to improve on their performance from last season, which was underwhelming by their standards.

Bengaluru FC finished in 7th position in the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) table last season accumulating just 22 points in 20 matches, and finishing 18 points behind the league leaders Mumbai City FC. The Blues won 5 and drew 7 matches and parted ways with their ISL winning head coach Carles Cuadrat midway through the season.

The eighth edition of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) will be special for more than one reason.

Odisha FC have exhibited contrasting performances in the past couple of Hero Indian Super League (ISL) seasons but after an overhaul, the Bhubaneshwar-based outfit would be looking to cement their spot in the upper echelons of Hero ISL 2021-22. The club has opted for an entirely new foreign contingent, while also appointing Francisco 'Kiko' Ramírez as their head coach for the upcoming season.

Odisha FC finished in 11th position in the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) last season managing 12 points in 20 matches, 19 points behind the semi-final cut-off point. The club pulled off only two wins in the entire campaign and lost 12 matches. Their manager Stuart Baxter parted ways mid-season and was replaced by interim manager Gerry Peyton.

Kerala Blasters FC will look to quickly put behind the disappointment of last season when they finished 10th in the table as they begin the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 season with renewed optimism with a 28-player squad that includes six from Kerala.

Kerala Blasters FC endured some difficult times in the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 season under Kibu Vicuña, which saw them record 3 wins, 8 draws and 9 losses in the process. The club finished in 10th position with 17 points in their bag. The Blasters have opted for a major overhaul of its squad for the upcoming Hero ISL season, releasing several big names in the process.

Since its inception in 2017, Jamshedpur FC has finished each season in a mid-table position. Owen Coyle and co. would aim to change this trend in the upcoming Hero Indian Super League 2021-22 season.

Jamshedpur FC had a rocky season in 2020-21, slumping to a mid-table finish. The Owen Coyle-led side managed to claim 27 points from their 20 games, registering 7 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses. The Red Miners’ activity in the transfer market has been decisive this time around, signing players to ensure their outfit is ready to fire on all cylinders as the season commence

A squad of 28 players has been named in FC Goa’s platoon ahead of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 season. 11 of the players are a product of Goa who will don the FC Goa jersey forthcoming ISL season. Juan Ferrando will continue to command reins of the Gaurs for the second season running.

Kolkata giants SC East Bengal would be aiming to go for gold this season, as the 101-year-old club have made several decisive acquisitions to their squad as well as to their staff ahead of the eighth edition of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL). The Red and Golds will have former Real Madrid Castilla gaffer Jose Manuel Diaz at the helm of affairs this season, replacing the outgoing Robbie Fowler.