The Football Players’ Association of India (FPAI) has organized the Indian Football Awards 2026 in Kolkata where former footballer Bhaichung Bhutia presented the awards.
Lallianzuala Chhangte (Mizoram) was named the Indian Footballer of the Year 2026 and Manisha Kalyan (Punjab) won the Indian Women’s Player of the Year award. Sanan Mohammed K (Jamshedpur FC) and Sanfida Nongrum (Garhwal FC) were declared the Young Player of the Year and Women’s Young Player of the Year, respectively.
East Bengal Football Club (FC) was honored as the Indian Super League (ISL) Champions, while the East Bengal FC Women’s team was recognized for winning the Indian Women’s League (IWL) 2025-26 title. Owen Coyle and Anthony Andrews were conferred with the Men’s and Women’s Coach of the Year awards, respectively.
Savio Medeira was presented with the Coach Education Award, and the Player Performance and Development Award was conferred upon Rapid Sports and the Right Weigh.