ISL 2017/18: 6 new foreign players with impressive performances this season
The Hero Indian Super League group stage came to an end, as the first four teams were qualified for the play-off round. Bengaluru FC secured the first place in the table with 40 points from 18 games followed by Chennaiyin FC, FC Pune City, and FC Goa.
It has been a roller coaster ride for many teams as well as players; Bengaluru FC and Jamshedpur FC made many eye-catching performances in their first season of ISL. The competition of ten teams consists of many new and old foreign players who made us feel about their presence in the field.
Let us look at some new foreign players who made a mesmerizing performance in this competition.
#6 Robbie Keane
The 37-year-old, ex-Tottenham Hotspur, and Irish player made 9 appearances for ATK and scored 6 goals for them; ATK is the first Indian club that Robbie Keane has played for.
He made his first-team debut against Chennaiyin FC in ISL, and his presence in the field always gave the fans some hope.
Defending champions ATK did not have a pleasant journey in this edition of the ISL and ended in the ninth position of the table with 16 points from 18 games. In spite of a rough season, Robbie Keane won the hearts of the supporters with his mesmerizing performances.