ISL 2017: Top 5 defenders from Week 3

The 3rd week of ISL 2017 has been a rollercoastar kind of a week, which has witnessed some unexpected results. Despite having 6 less goals (15 goals) than Week 2, it has witnessed highest aggregate of this season in a 7-goal thriller between Bengaluru FC and FC Goa. Most surprising part of this week has been the defending champions, Atletico de Kolkata getting dropped to the bottom of the points table.

Let’s see who made their mark in our top 5 defenders from Week 3.

#5 Mailson Alves (Chennaiyin FC)

Considering the opponents, the 29-year-old center-back Mailson Alves was undoubtedly the best performer for the Chennaiyin FC. The Brazilian center-back was up against FC Pune City, who are unarguably one of the most threatening attacking forces of ISL 2017. Despite the presence of star strikers like Marcelinho and Emiliano Alfaro, the Stallions managed to take just one attempt on target in the entire game.

Mailson made a total of 10 clearances in the entire game, which is the highest by any defender from that match. He also made 2 interceptions and most importantly, he didn’t receive any card in the game unlike his teammates Sereno and Calderon. His brilliant defensive performance helped the Super Machans keep their second consecutive clean-sheet this season.