Sunil Chhetr's grest goalscoring record in SAFF Championship continues with having the honour of the highest scorer alongside Ali Ashfaq of Maldives being the highest goalscorer in SAFF Championship history.
Sunil Chhetr's grest goalscoring record in SAFF Championship continues with having the honour of the highest scorer alongside Ali Ashfaq of Maldives being the highest goalscorer in SAFF Championship history.
Chhetri though has a chance of taking the record from the great Maldivian striker as he is just five goals behind him in the charts. The Bengaluru FC skipper scored five goals in the competition in 2021 and a repeat of that feat will take him level with Ashfaq.
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Sunil Chhetri becomes joint top scorer in SAFF Championship history with 23 goals alongside Ali Ashfaq from Maldives.
The Blue Tigers captain, Sunil Chhetri scored a hat-trick in the opening game against Pakistan in Bengaluru.
Highest goalscorer in SAFF Championship:
Rank
Player
Nation
Goals
1
Sunil Chhetri
India
23
2
Ali Ashfaq
Maldives
23
3
Bhaichung Bhutia
India
12
4
Ibrahim Fazeel
Maldives
10
4
Ahmed Thariq
Maldives
10
Chhetri can also add another milestone to his kitty as he aims to become the player with the most number of golden boot titles in the SAFF Championship. Currently, the 37-year-old is tied with Ashfaq and Thariq who both have won the golden boot award twice each.
If Chhetri does score the most number of goals in the 2023 edition, he will become the player with the most golden boots in SAFF Championship history, another feather in his cap.
Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Indian football team travelling squad for Thailand friendly
Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Indian football team travelling squad for Thailand friendly. Get the full list and updates of this key preparatory match for the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
Head coach Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Blue Tigers travelling squad for Thailand friendly on May 28, 2025. All the 28 players, who are currently a part of the ongoing camp in Kolkata, will travel to Thailand for the FIFA friendly for the June 4 fixture.
With a crucial AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round on the horizon, the Indian Men's National Football Team is gearing up for a significant test. The squad will leave for Thailand on Wednesday evening for their friendly on June 4, at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani at 18:00 IST.
Subsequently, the team will depart for Hong Kong on the next day (June 5) for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round fixture.
Kolkata: The Blue Tigers' pre-Thailand training hub
Sunil Chhetri along with the other squad members in Day 2 of training camp in Kolkata. Image | Facebook
The Blue Tigers' intensive training camp kicked off in Kolkata on May 19. The men in Blue underwent six full days of structured training and gym sessions. These were focused on refining patterns, defensive organisation, attacking transitions, and all other crucial elements for the gameplay.
A highlight of the camp was the inclusion of two practice matches:
On May 26, the Blue Tigers faced Santosh Trophy Champions Bengal, securing a 2-1 victory. (goal scorers: Brandon Fernandes and Ashique Kuruniyan)
On May 27, they faced North 24 Parganas, securing a 3-0 victory. (goal scorers: Sunil Chhetri, Chinglensana Singh Konsham and Udanta Singh Kumam)
Blue Tigers’ 28-member squad for the FIFA Friendly against Thailand
Mohun Bagan SG vs Bengaluru FC Highlights: Liston Colaco's world-class goal helps Mohun Bagan beat Bengaluru by 1-0 in Kolkata
Catch the highlights of the Mohun Bagan SF vs Bengaluru FC match in ISL 2024-25 as Liston Colaco's stunning goal helped Mohun Bagan win by 1-0 in Kolkata.
Hello and welcome to Sportz Point's LIVE coverage of Mohun Bagan SG vs Bengaluru FC in Indian Super League 2024-25.
This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you all the LIVE updates and News of the match from the web desk.
This fixture has always given the fans great thrill, excitement and top-class football.
Mohun Bagan, the defending ISL Shield Champions and the current table topper will go against Sunil Chhetri's Bengaluru FC, who are currently at number three on the points table.
Sit back and relax as we bring you the updates of the match. Do not forget to join our WhatsApp and Telegram Channels for the latest updates too.
LIVE Updates
Jan 27, 2025, 4:13 PM
Jan 27, 2025, 4:06 PM
"Proud of my team:" Gerard Zaragoza
It has a been a fatal January month. I am proud of this team. They did everything. We won something today. We are getting ready for the knockouts for sure. We did not have many players to change," Gerard Zaragoza said in post-match presentation.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:58 PM
Kaith moves in step closer
Jan 27, 2025, 3:57 PM
Full time | MBSG 1-0 BFC
The final effort from Sunil Chhetri was blocked by the Green and Maroon wall.
Mohun Bagan stay at the top of the table. Bengaluru FC had the chance, but they have only themselves to blame.
Apuia wins the player of the match but it was Liston Colaco's worldie which helps them win the full point in Kolkata.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:53 PM
90+5' | Dimi with a shot
Dimi Petratos took a chance with a left-footed shot from the left of the box. It went right of the goal though.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:52 PM
90+3' | Chance for Bheke
Bheke's flying header goes over the goal. Chance went begging for them from the corner.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:51 PM
90+2' | Good from Bose
He had to be accurate there.
It was inside the box and he tackled Williams.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:49 PM
90+1' | Change for Mohun Bagan
Petratos replaces MacLaren.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:48 PM
90' | 5 minutes added
5 minutes have been added as injury time.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:46 PM
Stats for you!
Liston Colaco has scored in 17 ISL games for Mohun Bagan SG.
They have not lost in any of those games.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:45 PM
87' | Chhetri looks for Williams
Chhetri looks for Williams from outside the box with a popped up ball.
But it is too long for him.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:42 PM
83' | Easy for Kaith
Easy grab for Kaith as Mendez tried to whip in a cross from the right to cause issue.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:37 PM
78' | Changes for Mohun Bagan
Liston and Greg, the goal scorer and assist provider have been replaced by Jason Cummings and Ashique Kuruniyan.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:36 PM
75' | WORLDIE FROM LISTON COLACO | MBSG 1-0 BFC
WORRRRLLLLLLDDDDDDD CLASSSSSSS!
This man has the whole Kolkata on their feet.
Bose with the cross and Greg's shot was partially negotiated by Bheke.
The clarence went straight to Liston, who volleyed the ball straight into the goal from 20 yards away.
World Class!
Mohun Bagan 1-0 Bengaluru FC
Jan 27, 2025, 3:31 PM
73' | Cummings to come?
The Aussie striker was seen taking some pointers on the byline. Surely a few changes coming.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:30 PM
72' | Poojary with a great cross
Nikhil Poojary did well to first keep the ball in play and then send a cross for Sunil to head the ball.
However, Dippendu had marked down Sunil to clear out the ball.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:26 PM
67' | Chance for Greg
Brilliant football from Mohun Bagan.
Long ball from Kaith and Liston Colaco had beaten Nikhil Poojary to find McLaren at the top of the box.
However, the Australian chose to give it to Greg Stewart, who slipped on the ground while taking the shot.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:24 PM
66' | Sana with a good block
Liston Colaco from the middle of the box, had a clear view of the goal.
But, Sana came in between to make the block.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:22 PM
62' | A lot of action inside the box
Greg's corner fell on to the feet of Liston at the far post, whose lobbed ball was not grabbed clearly by Gurpreet.
This led but a few shots inside the box. But, at last, it was safe for BFC.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:20 PM
62' | Corner for Mohun Bagan
Manvir's cross from right was closed down by Roshan. Corner for Mohun Bagan. Greg to take it
Jan 27, 2025, 3:20 PM
Who will score first?
Jan 27, 2025, 3:16 PM
57' | Save from Kaith
Another save from Kaith. This time it was Capo, who made an entry inside the box and went for a shot with his right-foot.
But, easy for last year's Golden Glove winner.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:15 PM
56' | Save from Kaith
Mendez's looping header was deflected away for a corner by Kaith.
Nikhil with the popped up ball for Mendez to go for the header.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:13 PM
54' | Two consecutive corners for BFC now
Following a free-kick, which was deflected for a corner by Apuia, BFC have won another corner.
But, they could not take advantage of that.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:09 PM
51' | Brawl in the middle
This has been the case whenever the ref. has given a foul.
Apuia fouled Mendez and Bengaluru FC players went at the referee demanding a card.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:09 PM
49' | Three back-to-back corners for Mohun Bagan
Mohun Bagan are back at their best with a hat-trick of corners.
Tangri's header was deflected by Gurpreet but in rest of the two corners, Mohun Bagan could not do that much.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:07 PM
48' | Top class from Bheke
Excellent from Bheke to come between the cross from Manvir and McLaren. He deflects the ball for a corner.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:04 PM
46' | Second half starts
No changes from either teams.
Jan 27, 2025, 3:03 PM
HISTORY
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Mohun Bagan XI: V. Kaith, D. Biswas, T. Aldred, A. Rodríguez, S. Bose, D. Tangri, Apuia, L. Colaco, G. Stewart, M. Singh, Jamie MacLaren
Subs: Dheeraj Singh, Arsh Anwer Shaikh, Saurabh Bhanwala, Abhishek Suryavanshi, Ashique Kuruniyan, Sahal Abdul Samad, Jason Cummings, Suhail Ahmed Bhatt, Dimitri Petratos
Jan 27, 2025, 10:22 AM
Bengaluru FC Recent Form
22/01/25
Bengaluru FC 2-3 Odisha FC
Result: Loss
18/01/25
Hyderabad FC 1-1 Bengaluru FC
Result: Draw
11/01/25
Bengaluru FC 0-1 Mohammedan SC
Result: Loss
04/01/25
Jamshedpur FC 2-1 Bengaluru FC
Result: Loss
28/12/24
Chennaiyin FC 2-4 Bengaluru FC
Result: Win
Summary:
Last 5 Matches: W-L-L-D-L
Bengaluru FC is struggling with form, managing only one win in their last five matches. They need to address their defensive vulnerabilities as they've conceded 9 goals in this period.
Jan 27, 2025, 10:18 AM
Mohun Bagan Super Giant Recent Form
21/01/25
Chennaiyin FC 0-0 Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Result: Draw
17/01/25
Jamshedpur FC 1-1 Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Result: Draw
11/01/25
Mohun Bagan Super Giant 1-0 East Bengal FC
Result: Win
02/01/25
Mohun Bagan Super Giant 3-0 Hyderabad FC
Result: Win
26/12/24
Punjab FC 1-3 Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Result: Win
Summary:
Last 5 Matches: W-W-D-D-D
Mohun Bagan remains unbeaten in their recent fixtures, showing solid form with two big wins and three draws.
Jan 27, 2025, 10:15 AM
Head-to-head in ISL | MBSG vs BFC
Date
Home Team
Away Team
Home Score
Away Score
28/09/24
Bengaluru FC
Mohun Bagan Super Giant
3
0
11/04/24
Bengaluru FC
Mohun Bagan Super Giant
0
4
27/09/23
Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Bengaluru FC
1
0
18/03/23
Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Bengaluru FC
2 (4)
2 (3)
05/02/23
Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Bengaluru FC
1
2
03/12/22
Bengaluru FC
Mohun Bagan Super Giant
0
1
27/02/22
Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Bengaluru FC
2
0
15/01/22
Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Bengaluru FC
—
—
16/12/21
Bengaluru FC
Mohun Bagan Super Giant
3
3
09/02/21
Bengaluru FC
Mohun Bagan Super Giant
0
2
21/12/20
Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Bengaluru FC
1
0
Jan 27, 2025, 10:11 AM
Tonight's Venue | VYBK, Kolkata
Jan 27, 2025, 10:09 AM
How to watch the match?
Indian football fans can watch the Mohun Bagan SG vs Bengaluru FC match LIVE on Sports18 TV Channels. Moreover, they can also stream the match LIVE on Jio Cinema App and Website for free as well.
Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season
In this article, discover the top ISL stats for most goals in a season. Learn about the players who set scoring records in the Indian Super League and their incredible feats.
Did you know that, across eleven seasons of the Indian Super League, the most goals scored by any player in a single season is 18? This feat has been achieved by not one, but two players who have etched themselves in the ISL history books.
The illustrious history of the top-division football competition in India has witnessed some of the most prolific foreigners grace the fields, as well as Indian players dominating the charts.
ISL has also seen many sublime goalscorers who have not only elevated themselves as the most important marksman but also helped their team achieve great success throughout the years.
Ogbeche and Coro, two of the greatest forwards in ISL history.
In a fast-paced tournament like the ISL, goals work as the lifeblood of the matches. Every goal usually changes the course of the game but in a league such as ISL, every goal can change the scenario of a whole season.
This article explores footballers like Ferran Corominas, Bartholomew Ogbeche, and many others who have scored the most goals in a season and dominated the goalscoring charts across seasons.
Historical Overview of ISL Stats
Sunil Chhetri, the all-time leading scorer in ISL history. (Image Credit | ISL)
Since its inception, the Indian Super League has witnessed a fascinating evolution in scoring patterns over the years.
From thrilling comebacks to agonizing defeats, goals have provided countless unforgettable moments that have captivated fans across the nation. Various factors have re-defined the standards which helped in shaping the league's prominence.
For the first three seasons, ISL was contested between eight teams, and the number has gradually increased over the years. Different knock-out patterns and the league-shield system evolved the league, pushing the teams toward diverse accolades to acquire.
These factors have mostly motivated the goalscorers to unleash their utmost capacity and help their team achieve the silverware.
On the other hand, different coaches have diversified approaches for their tactics, which significantly affect the marksmen of the team. Tactical innovations and shifts have helped the players as well in increasing their goalscoring tally.
Notable Moments: On December 9th, 2017, Coro netted the fastest hat-trick in ISL history against Kerala Blasters during a 5-2 victory for Goa.
The game was level at 2-2 at the break. However, the Spanish wizard took only 8 minutes in the second half to score a hat-trick and single-handedly win the game for the Gaurs.
Notable Moments: Ogbeche led the Nizams to the club's first-ever Indian Super League cup victory in the 2021-22 season, winning the Golden Boot as well.
The Nigerian also became the first-ever ISL player to earn a place in the EA Sports FIFA 22 Team of the Season in the Rest of the World category.
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Notable Moments: Coro became only the first-ever footballer to win the footballer ISL Golden Boot twice, after scoring a significant 16 goals for FC Goa in the 2018-19 campaign.
The Spaniard also won the Golden Ball award in the same season, for being the best player of the tournament.
The only player to score 🔟+ goals in 3⃣ consecutive #HeroISL seasons! 🧡
Notable Moments:The Moroccan magician has been one of the most interesting players to watch this season so far, having scored in his first 8 consecutive matches to set a unique ISL record for being the first-ever player to do so.
He also became the fastest player to reach 10+ goals in a season, as he only took 8 matches.
His goalscoring tally may improve in the upcoming matches, and he may also break the record for most goals in a single ISL season.
Notable Moments: In the 2019-20 season, Valskis scored a brace in four of Chennaiyin FC’s league games. His impact was visibly significant as during the league stage, Chennaiyin FC remained undefeated in every match where the Lithuanian entered his name on the scoresheet.
Notable Moments: The 2015 ISL Final remained iconic for only one man, named Stiven Mendoza. The Colombian forced Goa's keeper Kattimani to score an own goal in the last minutes of the game, while his side Chennaiyin FC was trailing by 1-2.
Following that, Mendoza scored the winner in the dying minutes to hand Chennaiyin its first-ever ISL title, marking one of the greatest individual performances in an ISL final.
He became the first and one of the only two players to lift the Golden Ball and the Golden Boot in a single ISL season.
Notable Moments: Diamantakos won the Golden Boot after the most closely-contested race for the accolade as nine players scored 10+ goals in the 2023-24 season.
9. Diego Mauricio
Team: Odisha FC
Season: 2022-23
Total Goals: 12
Matches: 21
Notable Moments: Mauricio helped Odisha FC to its first-ever knock-out qualification with his brilliance and goalscoring prowess.
10. Marcelinho
Team: Delhi Dynamos FC
Season: 2016
Total Goals: 10
Matches: 15
Notable Moments: Marcelinho led the Delhi side to its first-ever ISL semi-final qualification after a sublime campaign studded with 10 goals, and 5 assists as well.
Although they missed out on the final after losing to Kerala in the semis, the Brazilian helped Delhi Dynamos to be one of the most dreaded sides in the 2016 Season.
11. Elano Blumer
Team: Chennaiyin FC
Season: 2014
Total Goals: 8
Matches: 11
Notable Moments: The Brazilian magician remains one of the best ISL players to grace the pitches across India, as he won the first-ever ISL Golden Boot.
Having scored 8 goals, Elano helped Chennaiyin finish the league stage atop the table and a semi-final finish afterward.
Top goalscorers in every ISL season
Season
Player
Team
Matches
Goals
Assists
2014
Elano Blumer
Chennaiyin FC
11
8
1
2015
Stiven Mendoza
Chennaiyin FC
16
13
3
2016
Marcelinho
Delhi Dynamos FC
15
10
5
2017-18
Ferran Corominas
FC Goa
20
18
5
2018-19
Ferran Corominas
FC Goa
20
16
7
2019-20
Nerijus Valskis
Chennaiyin FC
20
15
6
2020-21
Igor Angulo
FC Goa
21
14
0
2021-22
Bartholomew Ogbeche
Hyderabad FC
20
18
1
2022-23
Diego Mauricio
Odisha FC
21
12
4
2023-24
Dimitrios Diamantakos
Kerala Blasters FC
17
13
3
2024-25
Alaaeddine Ajaraie*
NorthEast United FC
16
15
5
Factors Contributing to High Goal-Scoring Seasons
Mumbai City FC scored 54 goals in the 2022-23 season, the highest by any team in a single edition to date.
Revamped format and more teams
The editions with high goal-scoring tallies have significant factors that elevated the flair in the Indian Super League.
The presence of talented individuals, dynamic tactical and attacking approaches, and the evolving structure of the league heavily influenced the goalscoring in the tournament over the years.
The evolved league structure is the foremost reason for the loads of goals in ISL for the last couple of years. The league started in 2014 with eight participating teams, and there was no league-shield system. Out of eight, four teams used to qualify for the semi-finals to clinch the cup in the showdown.
From the 2017-18 season, the ISL expanded to 10 teams following Bengaluru FC and Jamshedpur FC's inclusion. However, no play-off system was introduced this season as the league continued with the previous knockout format until the 2021-22 season.
On the other hand, the league shield system was introduced in the 2019-20 season. In this system, the league that finishes atop the table is awarded a league shield after the regular season is over, to be called the league champions. The Cup winners were termed as the ISL Cup winners from then on.
(Image Source | Transfermarkt)
However, ahead of the 2022-23 season, the ISL format faced a significant revamping. The league adopted a play-off system merged with the league shield format.
From this season, the top two clubs after the regular season automatically progress to the ISL semi-finals, whereas the third-through-sixth ranked teams play a single-elimination match as the two play-off winners join the first and second-ranked teams in two-legged semifinals.
Due to the continuous inclusion of new teams in the ISL and the revamped structure, teams are entitled to play more matches than the earlier four or five seasons. This factor is the most important one for the high-goalscoring seasons.
.@chetrisunil11 believes the league has shown an increased competitiveness over the years 💯
Carlos Pena, Coro and Edu Bedia in FC Goa 2019-20.
Players such as Ferran Corominas played for only one ISL team but did not fail to deliver across the three seasons he played in India. Coro played mostly under Sergio Lobera in FC Goa but prevailed to prove himself as one of the most influential strikers to ever play in ISL.
During his time in Goa, Lobera mostly followed the positional play for his offensive tactics, continually shifting between a 4-2-3-1 and a 4-4-1-1 to manipulate the spaces and thrive in pressure.
The attacking-midfield duo Edu Bedia and Hugo Boumous also helped Coro in front, who was the pinnacle of attacking plans by Lobera.
This is how Lobera's attacking free-flow and quality teammates benefitted Coro as he remains one of the most iconic figures in ISL history.
Sergio Lobera, former FC Goa coach.
On the contrary, another ISL stalwart Bartholomew Ogbeche played for four ISL sides; NorthEast, Kerala, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. Ogbeche played under three coaches in the ISL; Manolo Marquez, Sergio Lobera, and Eelco Shattorie.
However, the Nigerian dominated everywhere he played in. Factors such as shifting between different tactical executions, different set-ups, and styles of play did not affect his goalscoring spree, as he is the second-highest leading goalscorer in the ISL with 63 goals to his name.
3⃣ Seasons 3⃣ Clubs 3⃣rd highest scorer of all time in the #HeroISL
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) July 8, 2021
A few other Records and Milestones in ISL Stats
1. Most hat-tricks in a season
The 2015 edition of the Indian Super League saw a staggering eight hat-tricks across the season, a mark which is yet to be touched or broken.
Stiven Mendoza, Sunil Chhetri, Ferran Corominas, and Mudou Sougou shared the record for most hat-tricks in a single season, as they all scored two hat-tricks in a season.
Here are the number of hat-tricks in every edition of the Indian Super League.
In the 2017-18 season, Kalu Uche showcased remarkable performance by scoring 13 goals and providing two assists in 15 appearances, making him the top scorer for Delhi Dynamos that season.
Between January and March 2018, the Nigerian scored in eight consecutive games, securing the longest goalscoring streak in ISL history.
Alaaeddine Ajaraie (NorthEast United FC) - 8 games
In the ongoing 2024-25 ISL season, Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored in his first 8 consecutive games, with a compelling total of 11 goals on the way.
The Moroccan has also become the first-ever player to score in his first eight matches in the league's history. Also, his brace against Bengaluru FC on November 8th, 2024, marked him as the first player to score braces in three consecutive games in the ISL.
Roy Krishna (Mohun Bagan Super Giant) - 6 games
Roy Krishna had an incredible season with his former club Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the 2020-21 season, scoring 14 goals in total.
However, the current Odisha FC striker scored eight goals in six matches from January to February 2021, marking the second-longest scoring spree by any player in ISL history.
Elano (Chennaiyin FC) - 6 games
Elano Blumer is one of the greatest footballers to play in the ISL till date, marking the inaugural ISL season with his remarkable performances.
The Brazilian scored eight goals in his first six games of the season and scored 9 goals in total to help Chennaiyin FC finish atop the league table and reach the semi-finals.
Iain Hume (ATK FC) - 5 games
Iain Hume remains one of the most loved fan-favourite footballers ever to play in the Indian Super League. The Canadian scored five goals in five straight games for ATK FC in the ISL 2015 season.
Although ATK was eliminated from the semis owing to a defeat against Chenniyin, Hume scored 11 goals across the season to help the Kolkata side on their journey to the semis.
What Does the Future Hold?
The ISL has gifted many young footballers to light up Indian football over the years. These players have the utmost capabilities to book their place in the record books. With many objectives to chase, the youngsters also may experience the motivation to rack up goals in ISL in the upcoming years.
Although the Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri has the most goals in the Indian Super League history, he never won the ISL Golden Boot in his career. Only time can tell If any promising young talent can fulfil this dream of the Indian football fans.
However, here are the Indian footballers who can achieve great success in the future and produce an immense number of goals for their respective ISL sides.
Lallianzuala Chhangte (27 years old) - Mumbai City FC
Lallianzuala Chhangte has elevated his game to become one of the ISL's most impactful and clutch players. In the marvelous league double season for Mumbai City FC in 2022-23, Chhangte became the leading scorer of the team, earning the Golden Ball as well.
Chhangte is surely suffering a rough patch under Kratky in Mumbai in this ongoing season, but with his impeccable potential, he is destined to come back at his best in the upcoming months.
Vikram Partap Singh (23 years old) - Mumbai City FC
Under the guidance of new Mumbai City coach Petr Kratky, Vikram has excelled by scoring eight goals while primarily playing as a left winger. His relentless running significantly enhances Mumbai's attacking play, and he continues to improve his decision-making in the final third of the field.
Sivasakthi Narayanan (24 years old) - Bengaluru FC
Arguably the most natural goalscorer on this list, Sivasakthi has a natural positioning sense of being present in the right place at the right time; as he showed in the 22/23 season, where he played up top alongside Roy Krishna.
Parthib Gogoi (21 years old) - NorthEast United FC
Played primarily as a winger by his club, Parthib has injected hope among Indian football fans to find a potential forward with both playmaking and goalscoring abilities that he delivers so well. His ability to convert powerful long-ranger strikes also makes him one out of the box.
Although he has not got many starts this season so far, he may prove to be one of the most essential assets for the club, and the national team as well.
Conclusion
The ever-increasing goalscoring opportunities indicate the league's attacking style of football display that has been gradually adopted by most of the teams. The competitiveness in the league may not only be defined by the goalscoring tally, but it is one of the most pivotal aspects.
The records show the illustrious history of the Indian Super League, studded with noteworthy milestones for the future to chase. It is naturally expected that the future stars of Indian football will surely strive to achieve these feats, but they must go beyond the records.
2002 World Cup-winning Brazil squad to play exhibition match against India Legends in 2025
The 2002 World Cup-winning Brazil squad led by Ronaldinho, Kaka, and Rivaldo will play an exhibition match against India Legends at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai in 2025.
Ricardo Xiemenes, David Anand and Marcelo Fernandes at the press conference for announcement of the Football Plus Summit. (Image Credit | Sportstar)
In an exclusive report, Sportstar has confirmed that the 2002 World Cup-winning Brazil squad studded with stars such as Ronaldinho, Kaka, and Rivaldo will play an exhibition match against India Legends on March 30, 2025, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai.
#Chennai is set to get a taste of Samba flavour as it prepares to host an exhibition match between Brazil Legends and Indian Legends at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on March 3⃣0⃣, ✍️ @DeyAneesh
The exhibition match will be an integral part of the 'Football Plus Summit' which will be organized by the Football Plus academy in Chennai, run by David Anand. The two-day event will commence on March 31 and conclude on April 1, 2025.
Historic moment for Indian Football
Brazil’s legendary 2002 squad reunited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their fifth World Cup title in 2022. (Image Source | B/R Football)
David Anand, the founder of the Football Plus Academy in Chennai, announced a collaboration with Brazil Sports Academy on Friday.
According to the report, The Brazilian world champions will connect with the Indian football community through some panel discussions and workshops during the summit. By focusing on grassroots development, they will aim to foster a profound bond between India and global football networks.
Indian football legends, Bhaichung Bhutia andSunil Chhetri have reportedly been approached to play for the India Legends team in this exhibition match.
David Anand, the man behind this inspiring summit, spoke about various aspects of this historic match that is set to take place in 2025.
We are trying to get Kaka and Ronaldinho to play in the exhibition match against the Indian legends as well. Since it is Christmas week, we are yet to hear from them, but it is almost confirmed. For the Indian team, we have appointed a scout who will choose the final side.
the aim of calling the Brazilian legends is not just to make them participate in a legends match but to take their help in bridging the gaps between grassroots football and global recognition along with improving the football ecosystem in Chennai,
Why Chennai? I grew up playing football in the slums of Chennai. I remember playing football in Royapettah and Gopalapuram in my childhood days, so I wanted to do something here. Chennai has always had a rich sporting heritage.
We also have a meeting with the Deputy CM and the Tamil Nadu CM in the coming days, where we will ask for their support. We want the Government to support us not only for monetary reasons but also to improve the football ecosystem in Chennai,
Ricardo Xiemenes, the representative of Brazil Sports Academy who was present during the press conference, said the following:
India has immense potential, and we are thrilled to be part of this transformative journey
Brazil and India share a deep love for football, and this collaboration marks a unique opportunity to inspire and mentor aspiring talent,
Sunil Chhetri with his recent hat-trick against Kerala Blasters FC, became the only third player to score three ISL hat-tricks. Here are the players with the most ISL hat-tricks in their careers.
Scoring a hat-trick is considered one of the most significant achievements of a striker in football. In football leagues worldwide, we get to see the top-level strikers achieving multiple hat-tricks in their careers.
In the Indian Super League, Nigerian striker Bartholomew Ogbeche has the record for scoring the most number of hattricks in the league. With Indian legend, Sunil Chhetri giving him a tough competition in the table, we present you players with the ISL stats of players with the most hat-tricks in Indian Super League history.
Stiven Mendoza, Dudu Omagbemi, Coro, Marcelinho, and Modou Sougou have scored two hattricks in their ISL careers.
Stiven Mendoza scored two ISL hat-tricks in just 15 league games.
Mendoza, the Colombian left winger played for Chennaiyin FC on two stints; once in the 2013/14 season and again in the 2014/15 season. He scored 15 goals in 22 games and netted twice in three ISL playoff matches.
He scored his first ISL hat-trick against FC Goa in Chennaiyin’s opening game in 2015. Mendoza scored his second hattrick, against Kerala Blasters in a 4-1 win.
Dudu after his hat-trick for FC Goa in 2015.
Dudu, the Nigerian striker is one of the known faces in Indian football, having played for East Bengal and Salgaocar FC in the I-League. However, he played for FC Pune City, FC Goa and Chennaiyin FC in ISL.
He scored his first ISL hat-trick against Mumbai City FC while playing for FC Goa, in 2015. His last hat-trick in the league came against Northeast United FC in a 3-3 draw for Chennaiyin FC in the 2016/17 season.
Coro is the only player to score hat-tricks in back-to-back ISL games.
Coro, the Spaniard spent three seasons in India with FC Goa from 2017-18 to 2019-20. In 50 ISL league games, he scored a stunning 47 goals while contributing 16 assists. He had scored back-to-back hattricks in his first season, one against Bengaluru FC, followed by one against Kerala Blasters.
Marcelinho scored a hat-trick for FC Pune City in 2017. Image | Scroll
Marcelinho, the Brazilian winger started his ISL career with Delhi Dynamos in 2016, joined Pune City in 2017 and continued playing in India for Hyderabad FC, Odisha FC, ATK Mohun Bagan and NEUFC.
He scored one hat-trick against FC Goa for Delhi Dynamos and another against NEUFC for FC Pune City in 2017.
Moduo after a hat-trick against ATK in 2018-19 season. Image | MCFC
Modou Sougou, the Senegalese right winger played for Mumbai City FC in the 2018/19 and 2019/20 seasons. He scored four goals in a match against Kerala Blasters in the 2018-19 season and scored his last ISL hat-trick against ATK in the same season.
3 hattricks | Iain Hume and Sunil Chhetri
Hume after his hat-trick against Mumbai City FC. Image | India.com
One of the earliest stars of the Indian Super League, the Canadian striker, who had played for clubs like Leicester City, joined Kerala Blasters in the first season. In 2015/16, he moved to Atletico de Kolkata and won the league in 2016. Later, he rejoined KBFC, before finishing with Pune City.
His fast ISL hat-trick came for Atletico Day, Kolkata against Mumbai City FC. His other hat-trick for ATK came against FC Pune City in the 2015-16 season.
Hume’s third hattrick was for Kerala Blasters against Delhi Dynamos in the 2017-18 season.
Sunil Chhetri is now the oldest player to score an ISL hat-trick. Image | ISL via X
Like Hume, Indian football legend, Sunil Chhetri has also scored 3 ISL hattricks in his career. The former India captain has scored the number of goals in the league’s history.
Chhetri became the first Indian player to score a hat-trick in ISL when he scored against Northeast United FC in the 2015/16 season for Mumbai City FC.
In the 2017-18 season, Chhetri scored his second hat-trick against FC Pune City for Bengaluru FC. His latest hat-trick came against Kerala Blasters in 4-2 win for BFC. With this hat-trick, he has also become the oldest player to score a hat-trick in ISL history at 40 years and 126 days old.
Bartholomew Ogbeche has scored the most ISL hat-tricks. Image | ISL
The former Nigerian striker is one of the most successful footballers in ISL history. In 2018, he started his career in India with Northeast United and later moved to clubs like Kerala Blasters, Mumbai City FC and Hyderabad FC.
Bartholomew Ogbeche won the ISL Cup twice with Mumbai City FC and Hyderabad FC and the league once with Mumbai City FC.
His first ISL hat-trick was against Chennaiyin FC for NEUFC in the 2018-19 season. Chennaiyin became his favourite opponent when he scored his second ISL hat-trick against the Kerala Blasters in the 2019-20 season.
Answer: Bartholomew Ogbeche has scored the most ISL hat-tricks till now (4).
2. Who was the first player to score an ISL hat-trick?
Answer: André Moritz was the first player to score an ISL hat-trick. He scored the hat-trick for Mumbai City FC against FC Pune City in the 2014-15 season.
3. Who was the first Indian player to score an ISL hat-trick?
Answer: Sunil Chhetri became the first Indian player to score a hat-trick in ISL when he scored against Northeast United FC in the 2015/16 season for Mumbai City FC.
4. Who is the oldest player to score an ISL hat-trick?
Answer: At the age of 40 years and 126 days, Sunil Chhetri is the oldest player to score an ISL hat-trick.
5. Who is the only player to score four goals in an ISL match?
Answer: Modou Sougou is still the only player in ISL history to score four goals in a game. He achieved the feat while playing for Mumbai City FC in the 2018-19 season against Kerala Blasters.
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