Kerala Blasters have completed the signing of German-born Marlon Roos Trujillo, strengthening their squad ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season.
The 22-year-old attacking player rose through the youth ranks of 1 FSV Mainz 05 before switching to senior football at Mainz 05 II.
He later moved to Croatia and represented HNK Vukovar 1991, where he continued to earn valuable minutes and contribute in attacking areas in league campaigns. Throughout his career so far, Marlon has played 130 games, scored 20 goals and provided 27 assists.
He also represented Germany at Under-18 and Under-19 levels.
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Commenting on the signing, Abhik Chatterjee, CEO of KBFC, said: «Marlon is a player who brings a strong personality and composure to the group. His ability to remain calm under pressure and contribute at key moments adds real value to our squad. We are pleased to have him join us and look forward to seeing him integrate into the team soon.»
In addition to Trujillo, KBFC have also enlisted the help of Indian midfielder Rowllin Borges. The 31-year-old has previously represented NorthEast United, Mumbai City FC and FC Goa in the ISL.
The signings come after the departure of foreign players Koldo Obieta, Dušan Lagator, Juan Rodríguez, Adrián Luna (loan) and Naah Sadaoui (loan).
Published on January 25, 2026
