Emami East Bengal FC has secured the services of Óscar Bruzón as its new Head Coach till the
end of the current season. The Spanish coach led Bangladesh’s Bashundhara Kings to
numerous domestic titles, besides also working with India’s Sporting Clube de Goa, Mumbai
City FC and Mumbai FC in the past.
Welcoming Bruzón to the Emami East Bengal FC family, Mr Vibhash Vardhan Agarwal of
Emami Group said, “Óscar is a champion coach with a proven track record in Asia. His trophy laden stint with Bashundhara Kings is highly commendable and his rich experience in AFC
competitions makes him an ideal person to lead Emami 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 Óscar all the best for the season. We are confident that
he will uphold the standard of our club and make the fans proud.”
Who is Oscar Bruzon?
Bruzón has been the most successful coach in the Bangladesh Premier League history, having
led Bashundhara Kings to an astounding 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 Bruzón’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 Bruzón’s
tutelage. Bruzón was also appointed as Bangladesh’s interim Head Coach in 2021.
Bruzón 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 Peña, Celta B, Universidad LP and Pontevedra CF as a winger and
central midfielder, Bruzón 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.
Bruzón 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 Emami East Bengal FC, Bruzón said, “I am determined to make the most of this
opportunity, being fully aware of the goals set by the Emami East Bengal management. It’s a
privilege and massive responsibility to manage a historical institution like East Bengal.”
Bruzón 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.”
