Chennaiyin FC has strengthened its squad with the signing of Brazilian forward Ramon Tanque on loan for the 2026-27 season, adding a proven attacking option ahead of the upcoming campaign.
The 27-year-old striker joins the Marina Machans from Indonesian champion Persib Bandung, where he was part of the club’s title-winning 2025-26 campaign. Tanque made 28 appearances across competitions last season, scoring eight goals in the Indonesian Super League and contributing to Persib’s successful title defence. Before his move to Indonesia, Tanque enjoyed an outstanding campaign with Cambodian side Visakha FC. He finished the 2024-25 Cambodian Premier League season as the competition’s top scorer with 21 goals in 28 appearances, while also registering five assists. His performances earned him the league’s Golden Boot.
Born in Belém, Brazil, Tanque began his professional career in his homeland before moving to Europe, where he represented Austrian side FC Dornbirn. He subsequently moved to Asia, establishing himself as a consistent goalscoring threat in both Cambodia and Indonesia. A strong and physical centre-forward, Tanque brings a combination of power, movement and an instinct for finding the back of the net to the Chennaiyin FC attack.
Tanque, Chennaiyin’s 13th signing ahead of the season, said: “I am very happy and motivated for this new challenge in my career. It will be my first time playing in India, and I am excited about this opportunity. My goal is to help Chennaiyin FC return to a winning path and achieve success again. I know the challenge ahead is a big one, but I am truly encouraged by the project that the head coach and the club’s management presented to me.”