Odisha FC today confirmed the appointment of experienced Spanish tactician Sergio Lobera as their Head Coach on a 2-year deal. This development marks a new chapter for Odisha FC as they aim to elevate their status next season having won the recently concluded Super Cup and securing a spot in the AFC Cup Group Stage.

Sergio Lobera has already left an indelible mark on the Indian football landscape during his previous stints with FC Goa and Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League (ISL). The Spanish coach spent a total of four seasons in India, with three of them being at the helm of FC Goa.

Lobera joined the Gaurs in 2017 and immediately made an impact, leading the team to the Hero ISL playoffs for three consecutive seasons. His astute tactics, along with his ability to instill a winning mentality in his players.

In his final season with FC Goa, the efforts of Lobera bore fruit as the team reached the playoffs and clinched the League Shield, finishing at the top of the table. In 2019, he guided FC Goa to victory in the Super Cup.

After his successful stint with FC Goa, Lobera embarked on a new challenge with Mumbai City FC, a club owned by the City Football Group (CFG). In his first season with the Islanders, Lobera accomplished a historic feat by winning both the ISL League Winners Shield and the playoffs.