Emami East Bengal FC on Tuesday announced Oscar Bruzon as new head coach till the end of the current season.
The Spanish coach was recently with Bangladesh’s Bashundhara Kings and has led them to numerous domestic titles, besides also having worked with India’s Sporting Clube de Goa, Mumbai City FC and Mumbai FC in the past.
“Oscar is a champion coach with a proven track record in Asia. His trophyladen stint with Bashundhara Kings is highly commendable and his rich experience in AFC competitions makes him an ideal person to lead East Bengal. Besides, he is also accustomed to the Indian football circuit, having worked with Sporting Clube de Goa and
Mumbai City FC in the past. We wish Oscar all the best for the season. We are confident that he will uphold the standard of our club and make the fans proud,” said Vibhash Vardhan Agarwal of Emami Group.
Bruzon has been the most successful coach in the Bangladesh Premier League history, having led Bashundhara Kings to 94 wins in 114 matches, with a 2.59 points per match ratio. During this period (2018 – 2024), he lost only 7 matches while drawing 13. Under Bruzon’s reign, Bashundhara Kings won 5 consecutive Bangladesh Premier League, 3 Independence Cup and 3 Federation Cup titles. Besides, in the Bangladesh Premier League, Bashundhara Kings scored 277 goals while conceding only 80 in 114 matches under Bruzon’s tutelage. Bruzon was also appointed as Bangladesh’s interim head coach in 2021.
Bruzon also boasts of an impressive record in AFC continental competitions, having won 11 out of his 19 AFC Cup games and accumulated 36 points whilst managing Maldives’ New Radiant FC and Bashundhara Kings. He defeated two ISL clubs in last season’s AFC Cup, whilst narrowly missing out on the knockout stages of the tournament.
Having represented Gran Pena, Celta B, Universidad LP and Pontevedra CF as a winger and central midfielder, Bruzon started his managerial career with the youth teams of Areosa and Celta de Vigo. He took charge of Sporting Clube de Goa in 2012, leading them to the 2013-14 Goa Professional League title. He also served as Mumbai City FC’s Assistant Coach in the 2015-16 ISL and Mumbai FC’s Head Coach in the 2017 I-League. Bruzon also had a successful spell at Maldives’ New Radiant SC, guiding them to the Dhivehi Premier League, the Maldives FA Cup, the President’s Cup and the Maldivian FA Charity Shield during his first season.
Excited to lead East Bengal FC, Bruzon said, “I am determined to make the most of this opportunity, being fully aware of the goals set by the East Bengal management. It’s a privilege and massive responsibility to manage a historical institution like East Bengal.”
Bruzon also highlighted his AFC ambitions for the club, saying, “I am confident that we are on the verge of traversing a successful journey not only in the ISL, but also in the AFC Challenge League. As we are currently in the middle of our Indian domestic season, we are already working to implement the best and suitable training processes and tactical formations in order to help our players reach their peak form and instill a winning mentality to win as many games as possible.”
The 47-year-old also appreciated the Red & Gold fans for their unwavering support, saying, “I want to give a big shoutout to the East Bengal fans – the most passionate fan base in India. It’s absolutely amazing to be a part of this family. Together, we will lift the spirit of the team and deliver positive results in return of your unconditional love.”
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