Ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL 2023-24), Odisha FC completed the signing of Fijian striker Roy Krishna on a one-year contract, as announced by the club on Saturday.
The 35-year-old comes with immense experience playing in the top flight of Indian football. He is currently the fourth-highest goalscorer in the ISL, with 42 goals in 82 games. He has also registered 23 assists so far.
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The Fijian International striker, fresh off his victorious Durand Cup campaign last season with Bengaluru FC, brings his immense talent and wealth of experience to the Odisha FC frontline and will play alongside ISL 2022-23 Golden Boot Winner, Diego Mauricio.
Hailing from Fiji, he developed a passion for the beautiful game at a young age, and his exceptional skills quickly caught the attention of scouts. In 2008, he made the leap to the professional ranks, signing for Waitakere United in New Zealand.
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The defining moment of his career came when he joined Auckland City FC in 2013. During his time with the New Zealand club, he helped them achieve tremendous success in the OFC Champions League, scoring crucial goals and guiding the team to multiple titles.
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Roy Krishna’s true impact, however, was felt when he joined the ISL in 2017, representing ATK (now Mohun Bagan Super Giant). His electrifying pace, clinical finishing, and strong work ethic made him an instant fan favourite. The Fijian striker played a pivotal role in ATK’s title-winning campaign in the 2019-2020 season, spearheading their attack with gusto.
Honors:
- A-League Golden Boot 2018-19
- Johnny Warren Medal 2018-19
- ISL Top Scorer 2019-20
- Indian Super League: Hero of the League 2020-21
