5 most influential foreign strikers in the ISL so far

The Indian Super League is halfway through and the tournament has been very competitive so far. 7 points separate the 8 teams, which is evidence of the tournament’s unpredictability. The teams are coming along well, and we’ve seen a return of 63 goals from the 28 games played so far.On the other hand, the rather sub-par performances of Del Piero and Ranti Martins have affected the Delhi and the Goan outfits respectively. The other franchises have all seen their foreign strikers perform very well. Here’s a look at 5 foreign strikers who have been very influential so far:

#1 Fikru - Atletico de Kolkata

The first goal scorer of the Indian Super League has been instrumental in Atletico de Kolkata’s flying start to the inaugral season. The 28 year old striker, who hails from Ethiopia, has probably been the pick of the target men in the whole league. He was spotted by Atletico de Kolkata’s coach - Antonio Habas in South Africa, where they both were involved in their respective capacities. 

Fikru still represents his country at the international level, unlike many other foreigners plying their trade in the league. A splendid record of 3 goals and 2 assists from 5 appearances has made him a popular figure amongst the viewers, and he is a fan favourite in Kolkata. His brilliant play upfront has complimented the brilliance of the Kolkata midfield.

His delicate touches in the box and his attacking intent and acumen could very well pave the way for the Ethiopian to be the one of the top scorers of the league.