Published 14:54 IST, October 10th 2019
ISL 2019-20: Top Indian goalkeepers to watch out for this season
The ISL 2019-20 season is set to begin on October 20. Before the start of the league, we have compiled a list of top three Indian goalkeepers to watch out for.
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Over past few years, Indian Super League (ISL) has given a host of Indian goalkeepers an opportunity to showcase ir talent. Iconic Indian custodian Subrata Paul was one of first standout performers in ISL due to his commendable reflexes between posts for Indian football. However, in last few seasons, we have seen a host of young Indian keepers impress when given opportunity. Here is a list of three Indian goalkeepers who will be in limelight over course of ISL 2019-20.
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Top three ISL goalkeepers
#3 Mohamm Nawaz
Mohamm Nawaz trained with India U-17 squ that was playing FIFA U-17 World Cup on home soil. 19-year old youngster played a key role in FC Goa’s run to ISL final last season. He was unlucky to suffer an extra-time goal at hands of Rahul Bheke in final but impressed during major part of campaign. Sergio Lobera will hope that his teen custodian can replicate same display from last campaign this time out as well.
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#2 Amrinder Singh
Punjab-born goalkeeper Amrinder Singh me his I-League debut with Pune Football Club in 2011. Since n, 6 ft 1-inch goalkeeper has gone from strength-to-strength and has established himself as a second choice keeper with Indian national team behind Gurpreet Singh Sandhu. Amrinder will captain Mumbai City FC in ISL 2019-20 as Jorge Costa & Co. aim for ISL title. Will Amrinder do a David De Gea for Mumbai City FC?
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#1 Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has long been Indian national team's first-choice goalkeeper. His recent performance against Qatar in FIFA World Cup qualifier was a testament to how important a player he is to Blue Tigers. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu plays a similar role in ISL for Bengaluru FC. Gurpreet, who is first Indian footballer to play in Europa League, will be key to Bengaluru's title chances over next months.
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22:31 IST, October 9th 2019