Top 10 Indian players to watch out for in I-League 2021-22

Top 10 Indian players to watch out for in I-League 2021-22

Ever since the I-League was launched, there has been a rising football craze in India. People don’t just love watching the games but also bet on I-League through the popular betting sites in India. The league provides lots of fun and entertainment for football enthusiasts.

The season of 2021-2022 will be held in West Bengal behind closed doors in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since its inauguration, it will be the 15th edition. But teams are keen on hitting the ground. So as the season knocks at the door, let’s take a look at the top players of the campaign.

1. Azharuddin Mallick

The striker has been in his best form since he became a part of the Kolkata team. He has been the driving force behind the dream of Mohammedan Sporting to progress to the final in the previous Durand Cup season.

The footballer has scored three goals and has also created many opportunities for his team in just 6 games. In fact, he helped them obtain the runners-up medal. Furthermore, Mallick had also been among the goals in the last I-League. So, he will be looking forward to building his exploits.

2. Bryce Miranda

This younger player has come through FC Goas ranks. In fact, he has also been a part of the reserve team. The player had been grabbed by the Churchill Brothers ahead of the season. Bryce has made sixteen appearances ever since he has been signed for the Goan team. Also, he has managed to score a goal.

Miranda has been in good form since the previous season. This is the reason he has received the first national call for the AFC U23 Championship Qualifiers. Thus, he got the confidence he needed. This, in turn, will help his team in the upcoming I-League campaign.

3. Emil Benny

Benny is an outstanding player who has gained the spotlight. He scored an incredible goal for Gokulam Kerala, which helped them win the first title in the I-League. Moreover, he can take on defenders with his superb speed. Thus, he is far more dangerous when it comes to counter-attacks.

4. Sukhjit Singh

Sukhjit Singh is the midfielder from Rajasthan United. He has been a part of 6 games in the i-League Qualifiers. Singh scored two goals that promoted them to I-League 2021-2022. The 25-year-old wants to begin from where he left off in the last I-League edition.

5. Aman Thapa

Thapa from Rajasthan United has shown his attacking skills in the I-League Qualifiers. He has dropped in some incredible performances for his team. In fact, he played every minute in the historic campaign of Rajasthan. He scored 2 goals in 6 matches for his team that promoted them to I-League 2021-22.

6. Phrangki Buam

He is an attacker at Mohammedan SC and is one of the most talented players of Meghalaya. The young player has made it through the youth setup of ShillongLanjong. Also, he made the first team appearance for them. Buam can play in multiple positions, behind the striker and across the frontline. His swiftness and calmness have made him an essential part of the attacking setup of the Black Panthers.

7. Faisal Ali

In the Durand Cup, Faisal from Mohammedan Sporting has been outstanding. He played a significant role in his team’s run to the final against Goa. He has scored two goals and provided two assists in the previous I-League in 11 matches. But it is in the Durand Cup that he got more opportunities.

8. Phalguni Singh

Sreenidi Deccan is a debutante team of the I-League, and after they received the services of Phalguni, their intentions have been pretty straightforward. The midfielder is a coveted player in the transfer market as he showed his skills with TRAU in the previous season.In 2020-2021, he was adjudged as the Best Midfielder for his all-around performance across the ground. He has scored 3 goals and has served an assist in the TRAU FC season.

9. Subha Paul

The young 17-year-old player has been chosen by Bayern Munich, the German giants, for their U-19 World Team. He has made it to the team of 15 young players from various countries and is the first Indian player to feature on the list.

Paul has scored 8 goals in 11 outings for Blue Colts. He is known as the goal-scoring machine. In fact, he has scored 2 goals in 10 outings. He looks forward to adding more goals to his tally.

10. Bikash Yumnam

He is taken to be the best prospect India has. Yumnam has featured in The Guardian’s Next Generation players 2020. Also, he was the first Indian to find a place alongside the European elites. In the previous season, he made 9 appearances and wants to add more feathers to his crown.