Returning to the Red & Gold Brigade after a five-year hiatus, Edmund previously represented East Bengal during the 2019-20 I-League season, on loan from Bengaluru FC. He showcased his potential with an assist on his debut in a Kolkata derby against Mohun Bagan on January 19, 2020. Unfortunately, an injury in the same game cut his stint short.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Excited about his homecoming, Edmund said, \u201cI\u2019ve always dreamed of returning to East Bengal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
I sustained an injury on my debut during my first stint. It couldn\u2019t get more unfortunate because<\/p>\r\n\r\n
it happened during a derby at the VYBK. Now that I am back, I believe I have some unfinished<\/p>\r\n\r\n
business here. I want to give my all, score goals, win derbies and tournaments for this great club.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The East Bengal fans showed me a lot of love five years ago. Now I want to show them what I am<\/p>\r\n\r\n
truly capable of. Joy East Bengal!\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hailing from Mizoram, Edmund is a versatile attacker capable of playing as a centre-forward, winger and attacking midfielder. In the 2024-25 season, he played 1,846 minutes across 24 matches for Inter Kashi, scoring four goals and providing six assists.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 26-year-old was a standout performer in the past two editions of the I-League, scoring 8 goals and providing 13 assists.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Welcoming Edmund back to East Bengal, Thangboi Singto, Head of Football at East<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bengal FC said, \u201cEdmund\u2019s return is a massive boost for us. His proven track record, versatility<\/p>\r\n\r\n
and familiarity with East Bengal\u2019s ethos and passionate fan base make him an exciting addition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
We believe he will play a pivotal role in our ambition to chase and win major titles.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A product of the AIFF Elite Academy, Edmund was part of the Bengaluru FC set-up from 2019 to<\/p>\r\n\r\n
2024, before joining Inter Kashi on loan in 2023. The young forward has also represented India<\/p>\r\n\r\n
at the U-14, U-16, U-19 and senior levels. He made his senior national team debut in a FIFA World<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Cup Qualifier against Kuwait at Kolkata\u2019s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on 6 June 2024.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Edmund is just fresh from an outstanding<\/p>\r\n\r\n
season with Inter Kashi, even earning well-deserved national team call-ups. We\u2019ve been tracking<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Edmund is just fresh from an outstanding<\/p>\r\n\r\n
stature and can truly make a difference in diverse attacking situations,\" East Bengal FC Head Coach Oscar Bruzon said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n