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Top 10 players to watch out for in Indian Super League 2017/18

Updated On Nov 15, 2017 05:01 PM IST

The Indian Super League’s (ISL) doing away with the mandatory signing of marquee players in its fourth run will certainly provide Indian talents the opportunity to shine. But even then, the 2017/18 edition does not fall short on big names. Here’s a look at the top 10 players who could light up ISL.

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Ireland’s all-time leading goal scorer -- the 37-year old Robbie Keane -- is one of the biggest names that the ISL boasts this season. (NurPhoto via Getty Images) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Ireland’s all-time leading goal scorer -- the 37-year old Robbie Keane -- is one of the biggest names that the ISL boasts this season. (NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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Great things are expected from arguably the most high-profile signing of former Manchester United frontman -- Dimitar Berbatov. (Man Utd via Getty Images) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Great things are expected from arguably the most high-profile signing of former Manchester United frontman -- Dimitar Berbatov. (Man Utd via Getty Images)

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The most successful goal getter in the history of the ISL, Iain Hume returns to Kerala Blasters following a two-year spell at ATK. (AFP/Getty Images) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The most successful goal getter in the history of the ISL, Iain Hume returns to Kerala Blasters following a two-year spell at ATK. (AFP/Getty Images)

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India’s captain and leading goal scorer with 55 international goals, Sunil Chhetri will be tasked with leading Bengaluru FC’s charge in their debut ISL campaign. (Getty Images) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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India’s captain and leading goal scorer with 55 international goals, Sunil Chhetri will be tasked with leading Bengaluru FC’s charge in their debut ISL campaign. (Getty Images)

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Bengaluru FC’s acquisition of India’s No 1 goalie, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (L), for their maiden ISL campaign has been the highlight of their recent transfer activities. (AFP/Getty Images) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Bengaluru FC’s acquisition of India’s No 1 goalie, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (L), for their maiden ISL campaign has been the highlight of their recent transfer activities. (AFP/Getty Images)

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Currently one of India’s most valued and in-form strikers, Jeje Lalpekhlua (2L) has been part of Chennaiyin FC’s setup since the ISL’s inception in 2014. (AFP/Getty Images) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Currently one of India’s most valued and in-form strikers, Jeje Lalpekhlua (2L) has been part of Chennaiyin FC’s setup since the ISL’s inception in 2014. (AFP/Getty Images)

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By far FC Pune City’s best signing this season; Marcelinho’s goal scoring exploits for Delhi Dynamos last term secured the Brazilian the Golden Boot award. (AFP/Getty Images) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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By far FC Pune City’s best signing this season; Marcelinho’s goal scoring exploits for Delhi Dynamos last term secured the Brazilian the Golden Boot award. (AFP/Getty Images)

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Looking to revamp their goal scoring department, FC Pune City’s signing of Emiliano Alfaro to supplement Marcelinho may well be the answer. (AFP/Getty Images) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Looking to revamp their goal scoring department, FC Pune City’s signing of Emiliano Alfaro to supplement Marcelinho may well be the answer. (AFP/Getty Images)

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Pritam Kotal (L) has built his formidable reputation playing as a right back. (AFP/Getty Images) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Pritam Kotal (L) has built his formidable reputation playing as a right back. (AFP/Getty Images)

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Amrinder Singh was one of the biggest factors in Mumbai City’s success last term -- keeping five clean sheets from six games (Getty Images) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Amrinder Singh was one of the biggest factors in Mumbai City’s success last term -- keeping five clean sheets from six games (Getty Images)

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