Kerala Blasters have secured Spanish striker Koldo Obieta on a one-year contract from Real Unión for the 2025-26 Indian Super League season, as a replacement for Jesús Jiménez.
The Indian Super League transfer window is heating up, and Kerala Blasters have made headlines by signing Spanish striker Koldo Obieta Alberdi on a one-year deal from Real Unión Club. The 31-year-old forward arrives as a direct replacement for Jesús Jiménez, who departed after a mixed spell in Kochi.
The Blasters are delighted to confirm the signing of Spanish centre-forward, Koldo Obieta, for the upcoming 2025-26 football season ✍🏻
— Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) October 3, 2025
Welcome to God’s own country, Koldo! 💛#KeralaBlasters #KBFC #YennumYellow #WelcomeKoldo pic.twitter.com/rylmV0EuXe
Koldo Obieta Alberdi – Complete Player Profile
Position: Centre-Forward / Striker
Preferred Foot: Right-footed
What Koldo Obieta Brings
- Experience: At 31, he’s played in Spain’s tough lower leagues
- Goal record: Proven scorer with 50+ career goals
- Leadership: Can mentor younger attackers
- Tactical flexibility: Can play alone up front or with Peprah
👉 My take: This is a calculated signing. On one hand, he’s coming from Spain’s 4th tier, which raises doubts about whether he can adapt to ISL intensity. On the other hand, his physical style suits Indian football, and Kerala Blasters have been in search of a clinical striker to convert opportunities.
Sporting Director Karolis Skinkys remarked on the signing, stating, “Obieta is an experienced forward who has played across several Spanish clubs. We believe his qualities will give us more options in attack, and we look forward to bringing him into the team and seeing the qualities he can add to our attack.”
Spanish forward Koldo Obieta Reactions after Signing
From the moment the club reached out and I spoke with the Head Coach, I was struck by the scale of the team and the passion of its supporters,” he said. “It’s an honor to join this family, and I’m eager to step on the pitch and give everything for the Blasters.
Super Cup Update:
⏰ WHEN WILl KOLDO OBIETA DEBUT?
Kerala Blasters plan to integrate Obieta into the squad ahead of their Super Cup 2025 campaign, which begins on October 25 in Goa. Drawn into Group D, the Blasters will face Mumbai City FC, Hyderabad FC, and Rajasthan United in the pre-season tournament.
What this means:
- Koldo Obieta has roughly 3 weeks to train with the squad before his potential debut
- Super Cup gives him competitive match time before ISL resumes
- Chance to build chemistry with midfielders and wingers
- Low-pressure environment to adapt to Indian conditions
My prediction: Expect Obieta to get 20-30 minutes off the bench in the first Super Cup match, then possibly start the second or third game if he looks sharp in training. This tournament is PERFECT timing for him to find his rhythm before the serious ISL action kicks in!
For social media teaser: “🚨 BREAKING: Obieta could make his debut as early as October 25 in Super Cup! Group D fixtures vs Mumbai City, Hyderabad, and Rajasthan United. Who’s ready?! 💛💙 #Manjappada #KBFC”
This urgency creates buzz – fans now have a DATE to circle! 📅⚽
Conculsion:
Now the BIG question – can Obieta handle the heat, humidity, and absolute chaos of ISL football? This isn’t Spanish fourth division anymore, this is INDIA! But you know what? I’m backing Karolis Skinkys on this one. The man’s track record speaks for itself, and if he sees something in Obieta, then I’m ALL IN!
We’ve been CRYING OUT for a proper number 9 who can finish chances, hold up play, and bully defenders. At 6’2″ with that Basque toughness? This could be EXACTLY what we need!
Obieta, welcome to the yellow army! The Manjappada doesn’t do half-measures – give us goals, give us passion, give us EVERYTHING, and we’ll give you a fanbase that’ll shake the stadium!
COME ON YOU BLASTERS! LET’S PAINT KERALA YELLOW! 💛💙🔥
What do you think, Manjappada fam? Are we about to witness something special or what?! Sound off in the comments – let’s get LOUD! 👇⚽
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