5 Indian players whose careers have been transformed by the ISL
The ISL has been the answer to all the prayers from Indian footballers who were craving for a bit of attention.The primary objective of the ISL was to provide a platform for Indian players to showcase their skills and to ensure that there is a steady flow of talent to the Indian football team.
When we look into the ISL, so far, it has been a success. Now a number of names are at the tip of a common man’s tongue; irrespective of the team they were rooting for. Let us take a look at 5 Indian players, whose career has been transformed by ISL.
#1 Rehenesh TP
Rehenesh TP has been undoubtedly one of the finds of the tournament. The 23-year-old Kerala-born goalkeeper has managed to keep out experienced foreign keepers out of the starting XI, thanks to his impressive string of performances under the bars of North East United FC. His performances against Delhi Dynamos and FC Pune City in the inaugural season were particularly eye-catching as he made a habit of pulling off great reflex saves.
He continued his good form in the second edition, though he had to fight for his place in the early stages of the tournament. Results were not going NorthEast United’s way but stability in the goalkeeping department saw a change in fortune on the pitch for them.
Brave during set pieces and good in the air, Rehenesh soon become a vital cog in the Highlanders’ lineup. If he continues his rich vein of form, ISL may well have unearthed a gem for Indian football.