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Top 10 Best ISL Footballers 2017

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Well, it is quite rare when we discuss football in India. The lone reason behind such turnaround is the introduction of Indian Super League in this country . ISL has brought football factor in the country which has 1.5 billion population. The are numbers of best ISL footballers who are helping in enhancing the popularity of football in India.

The third season of ISL has kicked off recently and it has already seen two exciting matches so far. The organizers of the ISL are not leaving the single stone unturned for promoting their football event. This football tournament has signed quality International and domestic player in last two seasons. The footballers from all corner of the world are featuring in ISL, even from clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United. Today, we will take a look at the Top 10 Best ISL Footballers 2017, that are making their impact on Indian soil.

Top 10 Best ISL Footballers

Apoula Edel (FC Pune City)

apoula-edel is one of the Best ISL Footballers

The 30-year-old, Apoula Edel is not about the best goalkeeper in the ISL championship in all season. Apoula began his ISL career with the Atletico de Kolkata in 2014, which won the inaugural edition of ISL. In 2015, Cameroonian born-Armenian based footballer won the golden gloves for the champions team, Chennaiyin FC.

The rise of Apoula is been terrific and there is no doubt that, he will be in top ten footballers in 2016 edition of ISL. The international career of Apoula was not promising while playing for Armenia between 2003 and 2005.

Jeje Lalpekhlua (Chennaiyin FC)

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It’s often not seen when one includes Indian Footballer’s name in the list of best footballers in any tournament. Although, the 25-year-old, Jeje Lalpekhlua has made his name with his hard work and determination and is one of the best Asian footballers.

He is one of the star players of Indian football team with his contribution in every single match. The success of this Mizoram born striker is same in ISL, with being the second highest goalscorer in the history of ISL.

Jeje plays for Chennaiyin FC and he was the reason behind the success of this team in last year. The footballer critics rate Jeje quite high when it comes to the playing in ISL.

Florent Malouda (Delhi Dynamos)

Former Chelsea player

The big names have impressed everyone with his brilliant tactics in the last edition for ISL. It was simply because of Florent Malouda, that Delhi qualified fro the semi. This forced the owners of the Delhi Dynamos to retain the French-based footballer as the marquee player for ISL 2016.

The 36-year-old, Florent is the former midfielder of the big club Chelsea and his experience will definitely come into play. There is no doubt that Florent is one of the top footballers in the world to play in ISL.

The career of Florent began in 1996, and major achieving was playing for Chelsea between 2007 and 2013.

7. Eugeneson Lyngdoh (FC Pune City)

Eugeneson Lyngdoh also crowned the 2015 AIFF Player of the Year award

The another Indian boy, who has performed well enough to spot the claim in the list of the best footballer of all time in ISL. The Indian midfielder is considered to be the best midfield in ISL history.

The Meghalaya-based boy is playing for Pune FC and is fulfilling the faith that Pune team has shown on him. Eugeneson Lyngdoh also crowned the 2015 AIFF Player of the Year award.

Eidur Gudjohnsen (FC Pune City)

The 38-year-old has worn the jersey of top clubs like Barcelona and Chelsea

Eidur Gudjohnsen is one of the most experienced players in the ISL. The 38-year-old has worn the jersey of top clubs like FB Barcelona and Chelsea.The Icelandic based footballer is playing for Pune City and his experience will be the key to the success of this team in the ISL. Eidur is top ten soccer players in the history of ISL.

Sunil Chhetri (Mumbai City FC)

Sunil has most numbers of Goals for his country India

The 32-year-old, Sunil Chhetri is unarguably the most successful Indian footballer with 56 goals in the 91 appearances for India. Former Indian captain is considered to be the lethal domestic player in the last two season of ISL. It will not be unfair to say that Sunil is the best ISL footballers as far as Indian players are concerned.

Sunil has been the revolution for his team Mumbai FC. Last year, Chettri claimed a hat-trick to go with the 7 goals. Sunil was the best footballers 2015 in ISL for his team and the same will be expected by his team in 3 seasons of ISL.

Iain Hume (Atletico de Kolkata)

Iain smashed 11 goals in ISL 2015 and helped his team to reach the semifinal stage

Iain smashed 11 goals in ISL 2015 and helped his team to reach the semifinal stage

The 32-year-old, Iain Hume is a big name when it comes to featuring in Indian Super League. Iain has begun ISL career with Kerala blasters, then he was picked for Atlético de Kolkata from the second edition of ISL.

Former Leicester footballer went to become the second highest goal scorer for Kolkata in the second season of ISL. Iain smashed 11 goals in last year and helped his team to reach the semifinal stage. The third edition of ISL has started and Kolkata fans will expect a lot from Iain Hume.

The star striker is not considered to be the world best footballer 2016, but in ISL, he is one of the best ISL footballers for his team.

Lucio (FC Goa)

The Brazil-based footballer is considered to be the living legend in Goa team

The 38-year-old Lucio is one of the golden legs in the history of ISL. The former world cup winning team member, Lucio is the captain of FC Goa. The Brazil-based footballer is considered to be the living legend in Goa team and coach believes his experience will take them to the title of ISL one day.

Lucio has most numbers of matches under his belt in ISL as marquee player till now in ISL. Football pundits rate him as top soccer players in the ISL. According to Football Pundits, Lucio will jump at a top in the list of best ISL players in an upcoming season.

Helder Postiga (Atletico de Kolkata)

The Portugal player is the big fish in the world of Football

The 34-year-old, Helder Postiga claimed the second spot on the list of best ISL footballers. The Portugal player is the big fish in the world of Football as he shared the dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo. The big man claimed the second spot in the list of best ISL players.

In ISL, Helder is representing the Atletico de Kolkata, although he injured in the second season. Despite his injury, the owner of Kolkata, Sourav Ganguly showed his faith in Helder and roped him for the third season of ISL.

The availability of this player is not hidden from anyone and he is expected to play the role in ISL 3. There is no doubt that Helder is one of the world best players to feature in ISL. Kolkata team will definitely get the benefit from the experience of Helder in ISL 3.

Diego Forlan (Mumbai City FC)

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Well, it was quite expected to get the name of this legend at the top of the best ISL player. Diego Forlan is an absolute legend as he has achieved a lot at the International level. The 37-year-old is regarded as one of the legends of the Uruguay national team. Diego is one of the best ISL footballers ever.

Diego has played for teams like Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, and Manchester United. He also won the European Golden Shoe and was the two-time Pichichi Trophy winner. The success does not limit here only as he won Golden Ball for Best player of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Deigo is no doubt one of the soccer legends to feature in the ISL. It gives the Indian domestic player a golden chance to learn from this legend. Mumbai City FC has an edge over other teams in ISL with the presence of Deigo.

Nita Ambani has embedded the seed of ISL in India. It gives a lot of opportunities for the Indian player to enhance their game with the help of experience of ISL. And, now we will hope that in coming year more of Indian guys will make to list of Top 10 Best ISL Footballers 2017.

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