NorthEast United FC
NorthEast United Football Club is an Indian Super League football franchise based in Guwahati, Assam. The club claims to represent the 8 states of India known as North East India: Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Mizoram. The team is owned and operated by Bollywood actor John Abraham. Its manager is Brazilian Sérgio Farias and its marquee player is former Portugal international winger Simão Sabrosa.
Nickname(s): The Highlanders
Established: 15 August, 2014
Owner(s): John Abraham
HomeCity: Guwahati
Home Ground: Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium
Team: Squad Details