Foreign players combined XI in the 2015 Indian Super League

The Hero Indian Super League is just around the corner and the tournament has been a good means of globalizing Indian football while providing an opportunity for the young Indian footballers to display their talents on a bigger stage. However, one of the most exciting things to look out for in the ISL are the foreign players.Last season saw some of world football’s biggest names performing in the ISL like Robert Pires, Alessandro Del Piero and David Trezeguet. This season has also attracted some famous foreign footballers who had successful in both the domestic and international circuits. So, here is an XI of the foreign players to look out for.Formation: 4-3-3 

#1 Goalkeeper: Apoula Edel

The Cameroonian born Armenian custodian Apoula Edel had a terrific ISL last year. Edel was signed by Atletico de Kolkata and he played nine games for the franchise allowing six goals, thus conceding the least goals among all goalkeepers throughout the entire tournament. 

Edel produced a string of fantastic saves in the final, notably blocking a shot from Kerala Blasters’ Iain Hume which was hit with immense power as the Atletico de Kolkata went on to win the final 1-0. However, in this year’s Indian Super League it will be last year’s semi-finalists Chennaiyin FC for whom Edel will be playing for and he will undoubtedly be the undisputed starter in goal for Chennaiyin.

He had plenty of experience in the ISL last year and Chennaiyin will hope he can utilize that experience is his performances this year.