The 2024–25 Indian Super League will be the 11th season of the Indian Super League (ISL) and the 29th season of the top-division premier football in India. Mohun Bagan are the defending champions and Mumbai City are the defending cup winners. As the transfer market has opened, teams are signing players to strengthen their squad. Mohun Bagan Super Giants have completed the high-profile signing of the Australian A-League's record goalscorer Jamie Maclaren. It's time we look at the most valuable players in the Indian Super League who are leading the charts of having the highest market value.
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Most Valuable Players in the Indian Super League
5. Dimitrios Diamantakos (East Bengal FC) - INR 5.6 Cr
The Greek striker won the ISL Golden Boot last season after scoring 13 goals for Kerala Blasters FC. After spending two years with the Kerala Blasters, the Golden Boot winner of the previous ISL season, Dimitrios Diamantakos announced his departure from the Kerala side. He joined East Bengal and it is a statement signing for the Red & Gold brigade. Although Kerala Blasters FC won nothing in the last two seasons, Diamantakos helped them finish in the top six. He is going to be an important player for East Bengal in the upcoming season.
4. Adrian Luna (Kerala Blasters FC) – INR 6.4 Cr
The Kerala Blasters midfielder Adrian Luna holds the fourth position in the list with a market value of 6.4 crore. Despite being sidelined due to a knee injury, he displayed sensational performances in the matches he participated in the last ISL season. He is a key asset to the team with his brilliant passing and his set-piece qualities. In nine matches he played, Luna contributed three goals and four assists. He would like to stay fit and contribute more to the team in the upcoming season.
3. Dimitri Petratos (Mohun Bagan Super Giant) – INR 7.2 Cr
Dimitri Petratos is third on the list and is another pivotal member of Mohun Bagan. There is no doubt why his value is 7.2 crore in the transfer market. He is a big game player and knows when to step up. Petratos scored 10 goals and provided 7 assists last season for the Mariners in the ISL. Petratos is one of the most important players for the Mariners and there will be more expectations from him in the upcoming season as well.
2. Jason Cummings (Mohun Bagan Super Giant) – INR 8 Cr
Jason Cummings of Mohun Bagan Super Giant is sitting second on the list whose current market value stands at 8 crore. He had a brilliant season with the Mariners, winning the Durand Cup and the ISL. He is set to continue the 2024-25 season with the Kolkata giant and would love to extend his goal-scoring tally.
Cummings is a crucial member of the Mariners squad, showcasing exceptional talent and clinicalness in front of the goal. He scored 12 goals and provided 2 assists last season in the ISL.
1. Jamie Maclaren (Mohun Bagan Super Giant) – INR 12 Cr
Mohun Bagan Super Giants completed the high-profile signing of the Australian A-League's record goalscorer Jamie Maclaren and his market value currently stands at 12 crore. This is a statement signing from the defending champions and there is no doubt, he is going to be an important member of the team. The 30-year-old has joined the ISL giants on a four-year deal from Melbourne City FC. Maclaren has scored 149 goals in the A-League and has captained the Melbourne side during his time at the club.
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# | Player | Age | Club | Market Value |
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1 | Jamie Maclaren (Centre-Forward) | 30 | Mohun Bagan Super Giant | ₹12 Cr |
2 | Jason Cummings (Centre-Forward) | 28 | Mohun Bagan Super Giant | ₹8 Cr |
3 | Dimitri Petratos (Attacking Midfield) | 31 | Mohun Bagan Super Giant | ₹7.2 Cr |
4 | Adrian Luna (Attacking Midfield) | 32 | Kerala Blasters FC | ₹6.4 Cr |
5 | Dimitrios Diamantakos (Centre-Forward) | 31 | East Bengal FC | ₹5.6 Cr |
6 | Jon Toral (Attacking Midfield) | 29 | Mumbai City FC | ₹5.6 Cr |
7 | Hugo Boumous (Attacking Midfield) | 29 | Odisha FC | ₹5.6 Cr |
8 | Noah Sadaoui (Left Winger) | 30 | Kerala Blasters FC | ₹5.2 Cr |
9 | Hamza Regragui (Centre-back) | 27 | NorthEast United FC | ₹4.4 Cr |
10 | Filip Mrzljak (Defensive Midfield) | 31 | Punjab FC | ₹4 Cr |