The title race and the nervy knockout stage dictate most of the narratives in the Indian Super League, other than some sporadic goals or sa...
The title race and the nervy knockout stage dictate most of the narratives in the Indian Super League, other than some sporadic goals or saves or performances that stay in the fans’ minds for a long time.
But every season, as the ISL begins, there is a strong interest in the performance of the Indian players, especially the young, budding ones. It is driven by the average Indian football fan’s desperation to see a top Indian talent emerge and make it big far beyond the Indian shores.
The chances of Indian player performing well will be slightly higher in the upcoming season as the ISL has implemented AFC’s 3+1 rule for foreign players that will see an extra Indian player on the pitch for all the teams.
Ahead of the new season, here’s a look at five promising Indian footballers who have the potential to step up and be consistent performers at the top level.
Devendra Murgaonkar (FC Goa)
The 22-year-old forward already has a season with FC Goa under his belt and his impressive performances in the AFC Champions League caught the fans’ interest. He took it a step ahead from there becoming the top scorer in the Durand Cup. With just four foreign players allowed in...
