Jamshedpur signed former Manchester City manager , Steve Coppell , as their first head coach in July . Coppell was in charge of fellow Super League side Kerala Blasters the previous season , leading the side to the final . India international Anas Edathodika became Jamshedpur 's first player when he was drafted by the club during the players draft . Spanish defender Tiri was soon signed as the club 's first foreign player . Other players recruited included those with previous ISL experience such as Sameehg Doutie , Memo , Kervens Belfort , André Bikey , and Matheus Gonçalves
players draft
2017–18 ISL Players Draft
2017–18 Jamshedpur FC season