The 2017–18 season was the club's fourth season since its establishment in 2014 and their fourth season in the Indian Super League.
Season overview Pre-season FC Goa announced on 24 April signing of nine players for their development squad but only six names were revealed. Aaren D'Silva and Derren Fernandes were signed from Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim, Princeton Rebello from Vasco. Liston Colaco signed from Salgaocar F.C. for the transfer fee of Million. Ivon Costa and Jude Cardozo from local Goan clubs.
June On 5 June 2017, FC Goa announced Sergio Lobera as their new manager replacing Zico on a 2-year contract. On 16 June 2017, FC Goa announced the return of Bruno Pinheiro.
July FC Goa retained goalkeeper Laxmikant Kattimani and midfielder Mandar Rao Desai from their last season's squad before the players draft. Both players signed three-year deal and will stay with the franchise until 2020. On 12 July, Manuel Arana signed for FC Goa on 1-year contract. On 18 July, FC Goa announced signing of Spanish forward Ferran Corominas on 1-year deal who last played for Cypriot side Doxa Katokopias.
In ISL players draft held on 23 July 2017, FC Goa retained midfielder Pratesh Shirodkar. Franchise added ten new players from draft, goalkeeper Bruno Colaco and Naveen Kumar, defender Chinglensana Singh, Amey Ranawade and Mohamed Ali, midfielder Brandon Fernandes, Anthony D'Souza, Seriton Fernandes, Jovel Martins and Mohammed Yasir. Defender Narayan Das and midfielder Pronay Halder made their comebacks. Five players from FC Goa were signed by other clubs in the draft. Defender Keenan Almeida and Fulganco Cardozo were signed by Chennaiyin. Midfielder Sahil Tavora was signed by Mumbai City. Midfielder Romeo Fernandes was signed by Delhi Dynamos and forward Robin Singh was signed by ATK. I-League side Mohun Bagan signed defender Debabrata Roy outside draft.
FC Goa announced signing of Indian striker Manvir Singh on 28 July 2017.
August On 2 August, Moroccan midfielder Ahmed Jahouh was signed from FUS Rabat on a year long loan deal. On 14 August 2017, former FC Barcelona B player Sergio Juste signed for FC Goa. On 23 August 2017, Manuel Lanzarote signed for FC Goa from Real Zaragoza.
September On 1 September 2017, FC Goa completed the signings of two foreign players Edu Bedia and Adrian Colunga. It was announced that Goa would have their pre-season in Murcia, Spain with a 27-man squad and play five friendly matches in Spain.
October FC Goa had a strong pre-season after they played a total of five friendlies in Spain; winning three and losing two matches. They returned to Goa on 27 October 2017.
November FC Goa continued their preparations for the new season by playing three friendlies in Goa, they won two and lost one out of three matches. They ended their pre-season with a 4–0 victory over Chennai City.
FC Goa kicked off their Indian Super League season by beating Chennaiyin away 2–3. On 25 November 2017, Goa lost their first match of the season against Mumbai City 1–2. On 30 November 2017, Goa won their first home match 4–3 against Bengaluru as Ferran Corominas scored the first hat-trick of the 2017–18 Indian Super League.
December FC Goa continued their good form after winning 5–2 against Kerala Blasters as Corominas scored his second consecutive hat-trick of the season. On 17 December, Goa beat Delhi Dynamos in a 1–5 away victory, sending them at the top of the table. FC Goa lost their first home match of the season against Pune City in a 0–2 loss.
January On 3 January 2018, FC Goa drew their first game of the calendar year with a 1–1 away draw against ATK, the match was delayed by 2 hours and 45 minutes due to unavoidable circumstances at Goa Airport which caused the team travel late. Three days later, Goa lost their third match in the league against NorthEast United in a 2–1 away loss, this loss left them winless in three games. On 10 January, Goa announced the signing of winger Lalmuankima from Aiwzal FC, they also signed U-19 goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz who would join their development team. On 11 January, Goa defeated Jamshedpur in a 2–1 home victory as Lanzarote scored a brace, this was their first win of the calendar year 2018. On 21 January, Goa beat Kerala Blasters in a 1–2 away victory with goals from Ferran Corominas and Edu Bedia. On 24 January, Mohamed Ali and Brandon Fernandes signed new contracts with FC Goa which would keep them at the club until 2020. On 26 January, Goa announced the signing of Mark Sifneos until the end of the season. On 28 February, Goa lost to Mumbai City 3–4 at home with Seriton Fernandes receiving two yellow cards and sent off. On 31 January, Goa announced that Manuel Arana would be sent on loan to Delhi Dynamos until the end of the season.
February On 2 February, Goa announced the signing of Hugo Boumous following the departure Manuel Arana. Two days later, Goa drew 2–2 at home against NorthEast United. On 9 February, Goa suffered a 2–0 away defeat to Bengaluru. On 15 February, Goa lost 0–1 to Chennaiyin at home. On 21 February, Goa drew 1–1 with Delhi Dynamos at home which meant they were winless in five games. Goa then bounced back and went on to win 0–4 away vs Pune City and 5–1 at home vs ATK.
March On 4 March, Goa won 0–3 away against Jamshedpur. They qualified for the playoffs and finished third in the group. After picking up a 1–1 draw in the first leg of the semi-final against Chennaiyin, they lost 0–3 in the second leg away from home and got knocked out. They directly qualified for the 2018 Super Cup after finishing in the top six of the Indian Super League table. On 24 March, FC Goa announced on Twitter that assistant coach Derrick Pereira would take charge as head coach for the Super Cup in Sergio Lobera's absence.
April On 3 April, Goa beat ATK 3–1 in the round of 16 of the Super Cup. On 12 April, Goa beat Jamshedpur 1–5 in the quarter-finals of the Super Cup, Goa players; Sergio Juste, Brandon Fernandes and Bruno Pinheiro and Jamshedpur players; Subrata Pal, Anas Edathodika and Kervens Belfort were sent off at the start of the second half. On 16 April, Goa were knocked out after East Bengal beat Goa 1–0 in the semi-finals of the Super Cup.
Pre Season Friendlies
Transfers In Pos.PlayerPrevious clubDateRef Princeton Rebello Vasco24 April 2017 Bruno Pinheiro Hapoel Haifa 16 June 2017 Manuel Arana Brisbane Roar 12 July 2017 Coro Doxa 17 July 2017 Narayan Das Pune City 23 July 2017 Pronay Halder Mohun Bagan 23 July 2017 Chinglensana Singh Shillong Lajong 23 July 2017 Brandon Fernandes Churchill Brothers 23 July 2017 Seriton Fernandes Churchill Brothers 23 July 2017 Naveen Kumar Churchill Brothers 23 July 2017 Mohamed Ali NEROCA FC 23 July 2017 Jovel Martins Sporting Goa 23 July 2017 Amey Ranawade DSK Shivajians 23 July 2017 Anthony D'Souza Churchill Brothers 23 July 2017 Mohammad Yasir 23 July 2017 Bruno Colaço Dempo 23 July 2017 Manvir Singh Mohammedan 28 July 2017 Sergio Juste Hospitalet 14 August 2017 Manuel Lanzarote Real Zaragoza 23 August 2017 Edu Bedia Real Zaragoza 31 August 2017 Adrián Colunga Anorthosis 31 August 2017FW Lalmuankima Aizawl F.C.10 January 2018GK Mohammad Nawaz Indian Arrows10 January 2018FW Mark Sifneos Kerala Blasters26 January 2018MF Hugo Boumous Moghreb Tétouan2 February 2018
Out Pos.PlayerNew ClubDateRef Subhasish Roy Chowdhury East Bengal 1 January 2017 Sukhdev Patil Mumbai 1 January 2017 Lúcio Released 1 January 2017 Grégory Arnolin Released 1 January 2017 Denzil Franco Churchill Brothers 1 January 2017 Luciano Sabrosa Released 1 January 2017 Jofre Mateu Released 1 January 2017 Reinaldo Brasiliense 1 January 2017 Júlio César Madureira 1 January 2017 Rafael Coelho Chiangrai United 6 January 2017 Richarlyson Guarani 8 May 2017 Keenan Almeida Chennaiyin 23 July 2017 Fulganco Cardozo Chennaiyin 23 July 2017 Sahil Tavora Mumbai City 23 July 2017 Romeo Fernandes Delhi Dynamos 23 July 2017 Robin Singh ATK 23 July 2017 Debabrata Roy Mohun Bagan 23 July 2017FW Adrián ColungaReleased26 January 2018
Loan in Pos.NameFromDate fromDate toRef Ahmed Jahouh FUS Rabat 2 August 2017 30 July 2017
Loan out Pos.NameToDate fromDate toRef Manuel Arana Delhi Dynamos 31 January 2018 17 March 2018
Squad
Current Technical Staff PositionNameHead coach Sergio LoberaAssistant coach Derrick PereiraConditioning coach Manuel Sayabera
Competitions
Indian Super League
Standings
Results summary
Results by round
Matches
Playoffs
Semi-finals
Super Cup
Round of 16
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Player statistics
List of squad players, including number of appearances by competition
! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center|Goalkeepers
! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center|Defenders
! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center|Midfielders
! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center|Forwards
! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Players who have made an appearance or had a squad number this season but have left the club
Goalscorers No.Pos.NationNameIndian Super LeagueSuper Cup8FWCorominas18 212MFLanzarote13 011MFManuel Arana3 04MFHugo Boumous2317MFMandar Rao Dessai2 07FWAdrián Colunga1010MFBrandon Fernandes0224DFSergio Juste1023FWEdu Bedia1096FWMark Sifneos109FWManvir Singh01Own goals10TOTAL428 Last updated: 16 April 2018
Hat-tricks PlayerAgainstResultDateCompetition Ferran CorominasBengaluru4–3 (H)30 November 2017Indian Super League Ferran CorominasKerala Blasters 5–2 (H) 9 December 2017 Indian Super League
Clean sheets RankNameIndian Super LeagueSuper CupGames played1 Naveen Kumar2082 Laxmikant Kattimani0015
Disciplinary record PlayerISLSuper CupNotes5MFAhmed Jahouh50000020DFSeriton Fernandes11010032GKNaveen Kumar00100011MFManuel Arana20000012MFManuel Lanzarote50000010MFBrandon Fernandes2000013DFNarayan Das3000006DFChinglesana Singh2000008FWFerran Corominas30000037DFMohamed Ali20000023MFEdu Bedia50001017MFMandar Rao Dessai10000015MFPratesh Shirodkar1000009FWManvir Singh10000018MFPronay Halder1002004MFHugo Boumous10020096FWMark Sifneos10000016DFBruno Pinheiro00000121DFSergio Juste000001Total3611513 Updated: 16 April 2018
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