I-League 2017, East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan: 5 Indian youngsters who could light up the Kolkata Derby

The iconic Kolkata derby is the sacred platform where boys become men, reputations take a beating and stars turn into legends. From PC Lalawmpuia to Azharuddin Mallick to Bhaichung Bhutia and Sunil Chhetri, this encounter has had a telling effect on all these careers. As we are on the cusp of another epic encounter between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan, here's a look at the youngsters who can own the stage today and become an immediate fan-favourite:

#1 Chesterpaul Lyngdoh (Mohun Bagan)

The former FC Pune City footballer who made his name during a loan spell at Churchill Brothers in 2016-17, continued the impressive show in the Calcutta Football League (CFL) with his fast sprints down the flanks in the Green and Maroon jersey.

The man from Meghalaya, who, is just 20-years-old, incidentally made his I-League debut for Churchill Brothers against East Bengal last season. He even managed to score three goals for the Goan club and two of those were winners against Bengaluru FC and Mohun Bagan.

Lyngdoh is a witty customer who can link up pretty well with Mohun Bagan’s star forwards – Dipanda Dicka and Ansumana Kromah. He has the potential to become the next big thing in Indian football and couldn’t have asked for any better platform other than this.