ISL is a first-tier Indian football league that aims to improve the Indian Football scene. ISL has witnessed pretty heated moments during its journey for seven seasons. There are some moments in which players cannot control their emotions. They let their emotion take over the situation which often results in a harsh decision from the referee. Let us at some of those players who have the most red cards to their name.
The retired defensive midfielder has seen 2 red cards in 50 matches. He has played for Kerala Blaster FC and Jamshedpur FC in the ISL. He also played for both Mohun Bagan and East Bengal in the I-league.
9. Pratik Chaudhari:
The 31-year-old centre-back from Mumbai has 2 red cards to his name in 46 matches. Chaudhari recently joined Bengaluru FC from Mumbai City FC for free after his contract expired with the current champions.
8. Nishu Kumar:
The defending left-back from Kerala Blasters FC has 2 red cards in 45 matches to his name. The 23-year-old left Bengaluru FC to join Kerala Blasters FC at the start of the previous season.
The 34-year-old from Punjab has seen 2 red cards just from 39 matches. The attacking right winger has retired in 2018 after playing his last match for FC Pune City.
The 27-year-old defensive midfielder Colombia is a very aggressive player which cost him 2 red cards in 33 matches in the ISL. Leudo last played for Jamshedpur FC in the ISL. He joined Boyacá Patriotas FC on 1st Jan 2021.
The two time ISL champion with Chennaiyin FC and ATK was shown the red card 2 times in just 28 matches. The 36-year-old centre back from Portugal has retired in 2018 after playing his last match for Chennaiyin FC.
4. Sahil Tavora:
The 25-year-old midfielder who currently plays for Hyderabad FC saw red 2 times already in just 16 matches. The right-footed midfielder had some hard time on the field resulting in some horrific tackles.
The 29- year old has seen three red cards in 81 matches. The defensive right back who used to play for Mumbai City FC joined Hyderabad for free in January 2020.
The 33-year-old Brazilian forward saw three red in 64 matches. The Brazilian forward who now plays for the ATK Mohun Bagan have been pretty tough on the pitch. Naturally, defenders are the ones who are mostly suspended but this is not the case when it comes to Marcelo Pereira
The 33-year-old defensive midfielder who recently won the Indian Super League with Mumbai City FC has been sent off 3 times in 57 matches. The Morocco international recently joined Mumbai from FC Goa and went on to win the competition. He played a very crucial role in Mumbai's title-winning run featuring in the starting xi 85% of the time.
East Bengal is one of Asia's biggest and most supported football clubs. In October 2020, the club was voted as the most popular football club in India on an AFC poll by its supporters.
The East Bengal Club was established on 1st August 1920 by Suresh Chandra Chaudhury along with some other dignitaries, and the club's first captain was Ramesh Chandra Sen.
The Kolkata-based club has created a lot of records and won so many trophies. The Football club was going through a tough phase as they hadn't won a major trophy since the 2013-14 season.
But, under the new Manager and coaching staff, the Red & Gold Brigade are playing good football. So, let's look at the trophies East Bengal has won in its footballing history.
East Bengal FC Trophies List
East Bengal played their first match in the 1920 Hercules Cup, which was a 7-a-side tournament that they won. They won their first-ever full tournament in 1921 and lifted the Khogendra Shield.
The Red and Gold brigade qualified for the Calcutta Football League 1st division in 1925. They won their first 1st title in 1942. Then the Kolkata-based club lifted their first IFA Shield in 1943. In 1945, East Bengal won their first double, claiming both the Calcutta Football League and the IFA Shield.
From 1949-51, East Bengal became the first team to make a hat-trick of wins in the IFA Shield. In 1972, East Bengal won the Calcutta Football League, IFA Shield, Durand Cup, and Rovers Cup in a single season, becoming the first team to do so.
In 1972, East Bengal also made a record of being the first and till date, only Indian team to win the Calcutta Football League without conceding a single goal, which they again repeated in 1991.
East Bengal won its first First Division league title in 1942 and has since won it a record 39 times. They have also won eightFederation Cups, three Super Cups, a record 29 IFA Shields, the Kuladakanta Shield, and MLA CUP, alongside 16 Durand Cup titles, making the club one of the most decorated in Indian football.
Former Indian national football team captain Sunil Chhetri has expressed deep concern over the suspension of the Indian Super League and the future of India's footballing ecosystem.
“The current situation that Indian football finds itself in, is very concerning. I’ve received a flurry of texts from players, staff members, physios, masseurs - not just from my club, but from other clubs as well,” Chhetriwrote on his social media handle X (formerly Twitter).
When my phone went off a few weeks ago informing us of a delay in pre-season by a fortnight, I must admit it made me smile. And that’s because I was on vacation, hadn’t moved as much as I would have liked to, and hadn’t been eating as clean as I usually do. I had more time than I… pic.twitter.com/pEGyr8Sp5O
Chhetri, who plays for Bengaluru FC in the ISL, wrote on social media, “I’ve received a flurry of texts from players, staff members, physios, masseurs – not just from my club, but from other clubs as well.
“Everybody in the Indian football ecosystem is worried, hurt, scared about the uncertainty we are faced with,” he added.
There is no new agreement between AIFF and FSDL
The 2025-26 season of the ISL has been put 'on hold' as the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and organising company Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) has not been renewed yet.
The Supreme Court has directed the AIFF not to enter into any new agreement with FSDL until a final decision is taken on the AIFF.
A 15-year agreement was signed in 2010
A 15-year agreement between FSDL and AIFF was signed in 2010, under which FSDL pays Rs 50 crore every year to AIFF in return for the rights to broadcast, manage and promote Indian football (including ISL and the national team).
Please stay calm - Chhetri
Sunil Chhetri appealed to all the players and support staff to maintain patience and support each other. He expressed confidence that football will resume soon. The AIFF has also said that it understands the importance of ISL, but it is compelled to follow the court's order.
“I may not have all the answers, but my message to all those involved with Indian football – and more importantly the ones whose livelihood depends on it, the players, staff, kitmen, masseurs, medical teams, production crews, operations staff – please stay calm.”
“We’ll ride this storm together. Stick together and look out for each other. Keep training and getting better. Football has to resume soon. It will,” Sunil Chhetri shared.
The Indian Super League (ISL) has consistently served as a launch pad for India’s most promising football talent. Here are top 5 Indian players to watch in ISL 2025.
The Indian Super League (ISL) has consistently served as a launch pad for India’s most promising football talent. The ISL 2024-25 season was no different, with young stars lighting up the league and charting the future course of Indian football.
Here are top 5 Indian players to watch in ISL 2025.
Dippendu Biswas, 21, made 14 appearances in a star-studded MBSG line-up and carved an impact with his defensive contributions, comprising 14 interceptions and victorious tackles each, 42 duels won and 39 recoveries.
He also occasionally delivered upfront; producing a goal and two assists and was named the ISL Emerging Player of the Month for February 2025.
2. Vinith Venkatesh | Bengaluru FC
Bengaluru FC has a track record of producing young talent for the nation. With Gerard Zaragoza in the managerial position, one of the players who made his mark this season is Vinith Venkatesh.
The 19-year-old impressed many with his dribbling and passing ability. A passing accuracy of 80per cent alongside 191 successful passes and 9 successful dribbles in only 602 minutes makes him a great prospect for the Blues’ future. Vinith has not only got a solitary goal and two assists to his name this ISL season but has also scored twice against Mohammedan SC and once against Mohun Bagan in the Durand Cup.
3. Brison Fernandes | FC Goa
Another player that has been a break-out talent this year is Brison Fernandes. From Goa’s under 18 team to being an out right starter, it has been quite a rise for Brison.
Brison has managed to impress with his dribbling and shooting capability scoring seven goals and assisting twice. The 23-year-old created 27 chances for the Gaurs and provided 25 key passes into the final third. With his direct play, the left-winger emerged as one of the most exciting young Indian players to watch this season.
4. Tekcham Abhishek Singh | Punjab FC
In only his second ISL campaign, defender Tekcham Abhishek Singh impressed with returns that saw him become the player with the third-most interceptions (47).
The 20-year-old won seven aerial duels, 17 tackles, 23 clearances, in addition to making 70 recoveries, while forming an impeccable partnership with Nikhil Prabhu, who made the most interceptions in the league in the season gone by (56).
NorthEast United made it to the play-offs after three years, while most of the credits go to its foreign players like Alaaeddine Ajaraie and Nestor Albiach, a player that went under the radar is young midfielder Macarton Nickson.
With 21 appearances and a passing accuracy of 73 per cent, he has really shone under Juan Pedro Benali this season. The 21-year-old has established himself as a box to box midfielder providing both in defence and attack.
Defensively, Macarton has 97 recoveries and 13 interceptions. In attack as well, he has been able to support by providing 2two goals, one assists and 22 successful dribbles making him a beautiful player to watch.
Discover the all-time top scorers in ISL history, featuring Sunil Chhetri's unmatched record and other legendary players in the run. Get the full stats here.
The Indian Super League has completed 11 seasons, which have given us sensational moments to cherish in Indian football. We have witnessed some thrilling matches, and in this highly competitive tournament, players around the globe joined hands to bring the best out of this sport.
Get ready to find out the top scorers in ISL history, with Sunil Chhetri single-handedly dominating the charts with 75 goals.
1. Sunil Chhetri (75 goals)
Sunil Chhetri in action for Bengaluru FC in ISL. Image | NDTV
Goals: 75
Appearances: 183 (2015-2025)
Nationality: Indian 🇮🇳
Teams played for in ISL: Mumbai City FC, Bengaluru FC
The undisputed king of ISL goal scoring, Sunil Chhetri, is the top scorer with 75 goals in the tournament's history. He is the only Indian footballer in the list who is not only in the top 5, but also holds the first place.
Chhetri has consistently been one of the best performers and a multiple-time ISL Golden Boot contender. He is also the oldest player to score an ISL hat-trick, at the age of 40 years and 126 days in 2024 for his current team, Bengaluru FC.
Bartholomew Ogbeche playing for Hyderabad FC in ISL. Image | The Bridge
Goals: 65
Appearances: 98 (2018-2025)
Nationality: Nigerian 🇳🇬
Teams played for in ISL: NorthEast United, Kerala Blasters, Mumbai City FC, Hyderabad FC.
Bartholomew Ogbeche, known for his adaptability and lethal finishing, has scored 65 goals in the ISL. He found success across multiple clubs and has been a key part of Hyderabad FC's championship-winning side.
Ogbeche won the Golden Boot in the 2021-22 season and holds the record for most hat-tricks in ISL history, scoring 4 hat-tricks in his career.
3. Roy Krishna (58 goals)
Roy Krishna playing for Odisha FC in ISL. Image | X
Goals: 58
Appearances: 116 (2020-2025)
Nationality: Fijian 🇫🇯
Teams played for in ISL: ATK Mohun Bagan, Bengaluru FC, Odisha FC
Roy Krishna made his ISL debut in 2020 and climbed to the Top 3 in a very short period of time. His contributions with goals as well as assists become a vital part of every team he plays for, especially his current club, Odisha FC.
Krishna is a constant threat in the tournament, known for his ability to score from various positions. He holds the record for most goals scored by an individual against a single club in ISL (10 goals against Jamshedpur FC).
The fiery Spanish striker, Ferran Corominas, holds the fourth place, having scored 48 goals in only 57 appearances. He showcased his immediate impact by scoring hat-tricks in his third and fourth ISL matches for FC Goa.
Coro has won the most ISL Golden Boot awards (2 times), in consecutive years (2017-18 with 18 goals and 2018-19 with 16 goals). He is one of the incredible footballers in the tournament who set the standard for foreign strikers.
5. Diego Mauricio (47 goals)
Diego Mauricio in ISL. Image | X
Goals: 47
Appearances: 92 (2020-2025)
Nationality: Brazilian 🇧🇷
Teams played for in ISL: Mumbai City FC, Odisha FC
Diego Mauricio has been a powerful striker for Odisha FC since his debut season in 2020. He scored 47 goals in his ISL career so far and made his mark brilliantly.
He won the Golden Boot in the 2022-23 season with 12 goals, also helping them qualify for the playoffs for the first time. Diego was a key player in Odisha FC's Kalinga Super Cup triumph in 2023, which is their first-ever major title.
Lallianzuala Chhangte playing for Mumbai City FC in ISL. Image | X
Goals: 45
Appearances: 163 (2017-2025)
Nationality: Indian 🇮🇳
Teams played for in ISL: Delhi Dynamos FC, Chennaiyin FC, Mumbai City FC
Lallianzuala Chhangte is the only Indian footballer, after Chhetri, to cross the 40-goal mark in ISL history. Known for his speed and dribbling skills, he scored 45 goals, spanning from 2017 to 2025.
Chhangte has consistently improved during his ISL career, playing for clubs like Mumbai City FC and achieving a swift pace in his goal-scoring technique.
7. Cleiton Silva (36 goals)
Cleiton Silva in the Indian Super League. Image | Facebook
Goals: 36
Appearances: 95 (2020-2025)
Nationality: Brazilian 🇧🇷
Teams played for in ISL: Bengaluru FC, East Bengal FC
The Brazilian forward, Cleiton Silva, is known as a reliable goal scorer and calm finisher. He has performed well for both Bengaluru FC and East Bengal FC, often keeping the limelight.
He has scored 36 goals throughout his ISL career, which places him in the 7th position here.
Marcelinho playing for FC Pune City in an ISL match. Image | Pinterest
Goals: 34 goals
Appearances: 87 (2016-2022)
Nationality: Brazilian 🇧🇷
Teams played for in ISL: Delhi Dynamos FC, FC Pune City, Hyderabad FC, Odisha FC, ATK Mohun Bagan, NorthEast United. FC
Marcelinho is one of the early stars of this tournament, who played his last ISL season for NorthEast United FC in 2021-22. He scored 34 goals in his tenure and also won the Golden Boot in 2016 with Delhi Dynamos FC, scoring 10 goals in that season.
He is known for his powerful shots and ability to create scoring chances.
9. Hugo Boumous (34 goals)
Hugo Boumous representing Mumbai City FC in ISL. Image | Instagram
Goals: 34
Appearances: 122 (2017-2025)
Nationality: French 🇫🇷
Teams played for in ISL: FC Goa, Mumbai City FC, ATK Mohun Bagan, Odisha F.C.
Hugo Boumous stands out as the only midfielder in this list, having scored 34 goals in his ISL career. He has been a key player for multiple teams and is known for his creativity, scoring, and assisting.
Boumous is among the top players for all-time ISL goal contributions (goals + assists).
Teams played for in ISL: Kerala Blasters FC, Mumbai City FC, Bengaluru FC
Jorge Pereyra Diaz is a hard-working forward who debuted for Kerala Blasters FC in 2021. He mainly contributes with goals and link-up play. He scored 31 goals in his 72 ISL appearances.
Diaz was a key figure in Mumbai City FC's League Shield triumph in 2023 and ISL Cup win in 2023-24.
ISL Stats: 6 records Mohun Bagan broke in ISL 2024-25 so far
Mohun Bagan SG have successfully defended the ISL League Shield title following a 1-0 victory against Odisha on Sunday. Here are the ISL stats for the 6 records Mohun Bagan broke in ISL 2024-25 so far.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant have etched an iconic moment into the Indian Super League history, becoming the first-ever team to defend the ISL League Shield title successfully.
Following an emphatic 1-0 victory over Odisha FC at the Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday, Mohun Bagan clinched the league shield for the second time in a row, after winning it in the 2023-24 season.
Although there are two matches left to play, Mohun Bagan have registered plenty of records throughout the ISL 2024-25 season. Sportz Point delves into the 6 records Mohun Bagan broke in ISL 2024-25 so far.
6 records Mohun Bagan broke in ISL 2024-25 so far
First team in ISL history to reach the 50-point mark
The Mariners celebrating after winning the shield on Sunday. (Image Credit | Mohun Bagan SG)
Mohun Bagan SG accumulated 49 points in 21 games before the Odisha game yesterday, which was already the highest number of points earned in a season in ISL history.
However, after snatching three more points against Odisha FC, Mohun Bagan reached the fifty-point mark, currently standing at 52 points with two matches left to play.
This is the first time in the ISL history that any team has achieved this feat.
Most wins in a single season (16 and counting)
Jose Molina, Mohun Bagan SG head coach. (Image Credit | Mohun Bagan SG)
The Mariners have managed a magnificent 16 victories in 22 games so far, registering the most wins in a single regular season.
There are two matches left to play in the league stage, and it will be interesting to see Mohun Bagan's winning tally at the end of the regular season.
Most wins a single season at home (9 and counting)
Dimitri Petratos, animated after his late winner against Odisha on Sunday. (Image Credit | ISL)
Mohun Bagan SG turned Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan, their home ground, into a fortress this season. The Mariners have not lost a single match at home this season, winning 9 out of 11 home games so far.
They have also achieved 28 points at home this season so far, which is the record for most home points earned in a season.
Mohun Bagan will take on FC Goa on March 8th, 2025 for their last home game of the 2024-25 regular season.
Most set-piece goals in a season (20 and counting)
(Image Credit | ISL)
Having scored 43 goals this season, Mohun Bagan SG currently top the list for most goals scored in ISL 2024-25. Among these 43 strikes, 20 goals have been produced from set-pieces. This number is the record for most set-piece goals scored in a single season in the Indian Super League.
Most clean-sheets in a single season (14 and counting)
From the left: Tom Aldred, Alberto Rodriguez, Deepak Tangri, Subhashish Bose, Vishal Kaith, and Dippendu Biswas. (Image Source | X)
Mohun Bagan SG have conceded the least amount of goals this season (14), showing their utmost resilience in defence.
This season, Mohun Bagan also kept 14 clean sheets so far across 22 games, which is the record for most clean sheets managed in a single ISL season in history.
Here are the clean sheets Mohun Bagan SG managed this season:
Mohun Bagan SG 3-0 Mohammedan SC, 5 October 2024
East Bengal 0-2 Mohun Bagan SG, 19 October 2024
Hyderabad FC 0-2 Mohun Bagan SG, 30 October 2024
Mohun Bagan SG 3-0 Jamshedpur FC, 23 November 2024
Mohun Bagan Sg 1-0 Chennaiyin FC, 30 November 2024
NorthEast United 0-2 Mohun Bagan SG, 8 December 2024
Mohun Bagan SG 3-0 Hyderabad FC, 2 January 2025
Mohun Bagan SG 1-0 East Bengal, 11 January 2025
Chennaiyin FC 0-0 Mohun Bagan SG, 21 January 2025
Mohun Bagan SG 1-0 Bengaluru FC, 27 January 2025
Mohammedan SC 0-4 Mohun Bagan SG, 1 February 2025
Mohun Bagan SG 3-0 Punjab FC, 5 February 2025
Kerala Blasters 0-3 Mohun Bagan SG, 15 February 2025
Mohun Bagan SG 1-0 Odisha FC, 23 February 2025
First ever team to keep six clean sheets in a row
Mohun Bagan's defensive contingent have shown immaculate consistency in the 2024-25 season, with 14 clean sheets so far.
However, following the 1-0 victory against Odisha last night, Mohun Bagan recorded six consecutive clean sheets in a row, becoming the first-ever side in ISL history to achieve this unbelievable feat.
This stint started with a 0-0 draw against Chennaiyin FC on January 21st, 2025. However, Mohun Bagan won the next five games to ensure this new record.
Here are the record six consecutive clean sheets from Mohun Bagan SG:
Chennaiyin FC 0-0 Mohun Bagan SG, 21 January 2025
Mohun Bagan SG 1-0 Bengaluru FC, 27 January 2025
Mohammedan SC 0-4 Mohun Bagan SG, 1 February 2025
Mohun Bagan SG 3-0 Punjab FC, 5 February 2025
Kerala Blasters 0-3 Mohun Bagan SG, 15 February 2025
Mohun Bagan SG 1-0 Odisha FC, 23 February 2025
The Mariners' defence have also gone 570* minutes without conceding a goal, which is the new ISL record for most minutes without conceding a goal.
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