ATK Mohun Bagan's star striker Roy Krishna has been receiving offers from multiple clubs. He is reportedly been garnering interests from clubs from 7 different countries. Although the 32-year-old Fijian international have plenty of clubs to choose from, he is likely to stick with ATK Mohun Bagan. However, reports suggest that Roy Krishna is linked with clubs from North America, Europe and Asia.
Roy Krishna has 14 goals and 4 assists in the 20/21 ISL season. His goal scoring abilities is one of the main reasons that drew other club's interests. However, India is also one of the 7 countries which have been showing interest. Certainly, the other six countries include England, Australia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and New Zealand.
ATK Mohun Bagan is heading to the AFC Cup and can't afford to lose their talisman now. Although reports suggest that Mohun Bagan has been negotiating with the forward to make him stay, chances are very unlikely of him staying if any big club from Europe approaches him. One time ISL champion with ATK may stick with the club for the time being. However, a long term deal may not be in consideration.
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.
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4. Alaaeddine Ajaraie*
Team: NorthEast United
Season: 2024-25
Total Goals: 15*
Matches: 16*
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 FCโs 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.
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6. Igor Angulo
Team: FC Goa
Season: 2020-21
Total Goals: 14
Matches: 21
Notable Moments: The Spaniard won the Golden Boot in his maiden season in India, proving himself a great successor to Ferran Corominas in FC Goa.
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.
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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.
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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.
3โฃ Seasons 3โฃ Clubs 3โฃrd highest scorer of all time in the #HeroISL
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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.
Odisha FC's star striker and the third highest goal scorer of Indian Super League (ISL) history, Roy Krishna has been sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a grade 3 ACL injury he sustained during the game against Hyderabad FC last week.
The Fijian striker had already scored three goals this season in ISL for the Juggernauts and has been one of the most impressive players in the league's history since he joined in 2019. He joined Odisha FC in 2023 after spending fruitful years with Bengaluru FC, ATK and ATK Mohun Bagan before joining the 2023 Super League winners.
Roy was one of the key clogs in Sergio Lobera's plan and without him, they would have a gigantic boot to fill in. However, Lobera feels Roy's absence will not hurt the team that much as the team is focused on the challenges ahead.
"It's sad news for the team. Roy is not just an incredible player but also a fantastic human being. Weโll miss him on the pitch, but Iโm sure heโll continue to support us off it. Heโs one of the best professionals Iโve worked with, and I wish him a speedy recovery," Lpbera stated via an official press release by Odisha FC.
"Itโs not easy when you have just two training sessions, primarily focused on recovery and compensation. But we donโt make excuses. This is football, and we need to adapt. Itโs another challenge for us to overcome, and I believe weโre ready," he added.
Odisha FC are currently 3rd in the ISL standings with 15 points from 10 matches after returning to winning ways against an in-form Bengaluru FC with a 4-1 win at home. Next, they will face Mumbai City FC on 5th December at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar.
ISL 2024-25 Punjab FC vs Odisha FC: Punjab FC make it 2-in-2; beat Odisha FC by 2-1
Punjab FC won their second match in the Indian Super League 2024-'25 by beating Odisha FC by 2-1. Punjab ensured their second win consecutively, whereas Odisha FC lost two matches in a row.
After a thrilling victory against Kerala Blasters in their opening match, Punjab FC secures their second win in the2024-25 Indian Super League by beating Odisha FC2-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. Goals from NihalSudeesh and Leon Augustine sealed their win over Odisha FC. Odisha FC got a consolation goal that came very late in the game. Roy Krishna was unable to make his 100th start in the ISL memorable.
Punjab FC Starting Eleven: Ravi Kumar (GK), K. Lhungdhim, S. Meitei, I. Novoselec, TA Singh, Nikhil Prabhu, Pulga Vidal, Filip Mrzljak, Vinit Rai, Nihal Sudesh, M. Bakenga (C)
Odisha FC Starting Eleven: Amrinder Singh (C) (GK), Amay Ranawade, Moirangthem T. Singh, Mourtada Fall, Jerry Lalrinzuala, Puitea, Raynier Fernandes, Isak Ralte, Hugo Boumous, Roy Krishna, Diego Mauricio.
Odisha FC Coach Sergio Lobera fielded his team in a 4-2-3-1 formation with 5 changes in their starting eleven. Punjab FC Coach Panagiotis Dilmperis started an unchanged eleven from their first match, in a 4-3-3 formation.
FIRST HALF
Punjab FC skipper Bakenga's early effort went wide in the very first minute. Punjab quickly transitioned into their 4-1-4-1 formation, as they pressed with 4 players while attacking. Odisha FC tried to construct their attack from both wings in the opening minutes.
Roy Krishna's minus in the 11th minute was denied by Punjab Defence. Minutes later, Roy Krishna again broke Punjab's Defence with a pass but Diego Mauricio could not reach it. Though Hugo Boumous and Roy Krishna's link-up on Odisha's right wing made some scoring opportunities for The Juggernauts, they failed to connect in the final third.
Punjab's Nihal Sudeesh's strike deflected Odisha's defence and Punjab FC earned their first corner in the 18th minute. Punjab earned 3 corners within 25 minutes, but they could not convert those into goals because of Odisha's defence standing tall.
Minutes later, Nihal Sudeesh drew the first blood in the 28th minute to give Punjab the lead with a brilliant inside-cut strike from the left. Filip Mrzljak made a swift pass to him and Sudeesh did not waste it.
We saw a beautiful gesture by Punjab Coach Dilmperis holding up Luka Majcen's shirt as Majcen was announced to be out for almost two months after getting injured in their first match.
Punjab FC continuously shifted their attacks from the middle corridor and tried to crumble Odisha FC's Defence from both wings. They maintained numerical supremacy in the midfield and displayed a low-block defence after they got the lead.
The first half ended with Punjab FC having a 1-0 lead. Though Odisha created some chances, they lacked finishing in the final third. Odisha also maintained 63% possession in the first half but could not find the net.
#NihalSudheesh's strike is the difference between the sides at the break! ๐ฅ
Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Ahmed Jahouh, and Rahim Ali were subbed on for Odisha FC as Lobera made three half-time substitutions to take Mauricio, Isak Ralte, and Raynier Fernandes off the pitch.
Odisha FC made many efforts to find a goal in this half and tried to break in through Punjab's defence but remained unsuccessful until the last minute. Odisha FC started to shift their attacks from one wing to another with Amay Ranawade overlapping. Their best chance came in the 78th minute, but Murtada Fall missed the header by inches from Jahouh's corner.
Hugo Boumous also appealed for a handball in the 50th minute, but the referee did not give any penalty. He also missed a long-range chance in the 68th minute.
Punjab's best scoring chance came in the 77th minute when Murtada Fall failed to intercept Krishna's pass, and Punjab's Asmir Suljic sprinted with the ball but could not finish it as Amrinder Singh made a brilliant save coming forward from the goal line.
In the 81st minute, Nihal Sudeesh took a strong strike from the right on a counter-attack, but the ball came back into the pitch after hitting the barpost, but Punjab could not connect to the rebound.
In the 89th minute, Punjab scored their second goal as Ricky Shangbo played a brilliant through pass from midfield and Leon Augustine converted it into a goal with a great shot from the right that ensured Punjab's second win this season!
A shot from Hugo Boumous deflected from Punjab Keeper Ravi Kumar and the ball entered the goal. This own goal pulled one back for Odisha, but it came in the sixth minute into the injury time.
Punjab FC wins 2 out of 2 matches and climbs onto the second position on the league table with 6 points. Odisha FC lost both their matches this season and is currently in the 12th position. Odisha FC could not win their last 5 away clashes in the ISL, now the tally is extended to 6.
Despite not qualifying for the top two in the ISL 2023-34 season, Kerala Blasters' striker Dimitrios Diamantakos continues to hold first place in the Top goalscorer race.
The ongoing ISL 2023-24 season has witnessed a total of 380 goals scored across 138 matches. Mohun Bagan Super Giant leads the pack with 50 goals, closely followed by Mumbai City FC (45), FC Goa (43), and Odisha FC (39).
Despite not qualifying for the top two in the ISL 2023-34 season, Kerala Blasters' striker Dimitrios Diamantakos continues to hold first place in the Top goalscorer race.
Let's take a look at the top 10 leading goal scorers list of the ISL 2023-24 season below.
ISL 2023-24: Top Goal Scorers List
#1 Dimitrios Diamantakos | 13 Goals
Greek striker Dimitrios Diamantakos has overtaken Roy Krishna (having played fewer games) in the top goal-scorers list. With 13 goals in 17 matches, the Kerala Blasters FC man leads the Golden Boot race in ISL 2023-24. He has already equalled the previous yearโs highest individual goal-scorer tally by scoring a brace three times against Chennaiyin FC, FC Goa, and Mohun Bagan SG, respectively. Diamantakos has also created the most chances for his team.
#2 Roy Krishna | 13 Goals
Since making his debut in the league with ATK FC back in 2019, Roy Krishna has marked his name in the history of the ISL, becoming the third-highest goal scorer on the all-time top scorersโ list. The Fijian striker is improving with time and reinventing himself at his new club, Odisha FC, under the guidance of Sergio Lobera. After a quiet season with Bengaluru FC last year, Krishna has silenced his doubters with his incredible form this season, scoring 13 goals in his 25 appearances.
3# Jason Cummings | 12 Goals
Mohun Bagan SG's Jason Cummings is ranked joint third in the ISL 2023-24 goalscoring charts with a tally of 11 goals. Mohun Bagan's newly recruited forward Cummings is one of the most high-profile strikers to join the ISL. Cummings joins MBSG after spending a goalscoring season with A-League's Central Coast Mariners. Cummings also represented the Australian national team in the FIFA World Cup 2022. Cummings' 11-goal contribution puts him on a level with Diego Maurรญcio and Noah Sadaoui; however, he has taken 22 matches in the league, compared to Maurรญcio and Sadaoui's 23.
4# Diego Maurรญcio | 11 Goals
Diego Mauricio has 11 goal contributions to his name in 23 matches. He has been spending the best phase of his career with Odisha FC. Mauricio won the ISL 2022โ23 Golden Boot award by edging out Petratos and Cleiton Silva. Mauricio is the kind of striker that every coach would like to have on his team as he can also operate through the wings and create goalscoring opportunities for his teammates. With 12 goals, the Brazilian delivered his best-ever ISL performance with the Kalinga Warriors.
The midfielder Noah Sadaoui has netted 11 ISL goals this season, which is tied for the third most by a player in the competition in 2023/2024, whilst he also ranks joint seventh for ISL 2023-24 assists having created five goals for his team-mates. Noah signed for FC Goa in this season. He scored his first goal for the club in the teamโs first game against Chennaiyin FC in a 2-0 win. In 43 ISL appearances so far, Noah has nettered on 20 instances with 14 assists.
6# Carlos Martรญnez | 10 Goals
Playing his first season in India, the veteran FC Goa striker Carlos Martinez scored 10 goals this ISL campaign, which ranks him joint sixth overall. The 37-year-old has chipped in with two assists as well. Carlos Martinez has slowly grown in stature and has played for clubs like Villarreal (the B team), Hercules and FC Andorra. He also had a stint with Japanese club Tokyo Verdy in between and now finds his ply in India.
#7 Lallianzuala Chhangte | 10 Goals
Mumbai City FC's Lallianzuala Chhangte, the nimble-footed forward with 10 goals and six assists this season, has earned the right to become a favourite of the Islanders. The 26-year-old, after scoring in his fifth consecutive game, became the first player to score 10 or more goals in back-to-back seasons. Chhangte has been the biggest contributor to breakthroughs for the Islanders, creating a menacing chemistry with Vikram Partap Singh and Jorge Pereyra Diaz in the attacking third, with the three scoring 27 of Mumbaiโs 45 goals.
#8 Dimitri Petratos | 10 Goals
Dimitri Petratos has again displayed his ever-growing appetite, which has helped Mohun Bagan SG secure important points in difficult times on numerous occasions. The versatile Aussie forward has been one of the consistent performers for the Kolkata-based club and has become their savior. Petratos has scored 10 goals in 22 appearances. Since joining Mohun Bagan SG, Petratos has become the most important option for head coach Juan Ferrando. Petratos showcased an impressive performance with 12 goals and 7 assists in his debut ISL season.
#9 Jorge Pereyra Dรญaz | 9 Goals
Jorge Pereyra Diaz should be renamed the โfox in the boxโ for his commendable performance. The Mumbai City FC forward is an accurate and efficient finisher who finds the net with ease. The Argentine forward scored 9 goals in 16 matches, making him an ideal goal-poacher who can punish the opponent if he gets the slightest chance.
Wilmar Jordรกn has netted eight goals in 15 matches this season which makes him the top league scorer for Punjab FC. In addition, he has chipped in with one assist as well. Jordรกn has joined Punjab FC for the ISL 2023โ24 season and was the main man for his team. The Colombian striker established himself among ISL's elite strikers with his new team.
From Dimi-Cummings to Roy-Mauricio: Here are the top attacking duos in ISL 2023-24
From Dimitri Petratos and Jason Cummings to Roy Krishna and Diego Mauricio, here are the top five attacking football duos of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24.
The Indian Super League has seen attacking stars who have threatened the defensive lines of opposition teams in the tournament. But, when they hunt in pairs, the teams become more lethal. Lately, world football has seen attacking pairs like Sadio Mane-Mohamed Salah, Ronaldo-Benzema or Messi-Suarez.
In ISL 2023-24, attacking duos like Dimitri Petratos- Jason Cummings and Roy Krishna-Diego Mauricio have been exceptional. Their contributions have been instrumental in their team's success. Below are the top 5 attacking duos of ISL 2023-24.
#5 Wilmar Jordan Gill & Luka Majcen | Punjab FC | 16 Goals
Madhi Talal (left), Wilmar Jordan Gil and Luka Majcen celebrating a goal in ISL 2023-24.
Wilmar Jordan Gil and Luka Majcen's partnership alongside Madih Talal's vision was the reason behind Punjab FC's success in their debut season in the Indian Super League.
Gil and Majcen contributed with 16 goals and three assists in the tournament and helped the team earn 24 points and finish at number 8 on the points table amongst the big boys.
Both Gill & Luka finished the tournament with eight goals each.
#4 Dimitrios Diamantakos & Adrian Luna | Kerala Blasters FC | 16 goals
Though Kerala Blasters FC captain Adrian Luna was off the ground due to an injury in ISL 2023-24 most of the time, he had three goals and four assists in the tournament.But, it was Dimitrios Diamantakos' stellar 13 goals that helped them reach the playoffs, where Odisha FC eventually knocked them out.
Diamantakos, before the injury, scored 13 goals and assisted three times to lead the Golden Boot race.
#3 Carlos Martinez & Noah Sadaoui | FC Goa | 20 goals
Carlos Martinez (Jersey No. 9) and Noah (Jersey No. 7) celebrating after a goal.
Noah Sadaoui has been one of the best players of the seasonwith a Sofascore rating of 7.69. The Moroccan striker till now has scored ten times and assisted five times in the tournament.
Meantime, his partner in crime, Carlos Martinez, has also scored ten goals and assisted twice this season so far. They both have been inspirational for FC Goa's success in the league.
Dimitri Petratos and Jason Cummings, the Aussie duo of Mohun Bagan Super Giant, have been pivotal this season for the club. Though Cummings did not have a great start as a Mariner, he scored whenever he had the opportunity. In the second half of the season, Habas mainly used Cummings as a sub. However, he has been able to put the ball to the back of the net, even in short periods.
Meantime, Dimitri Petratos has been the best player of the Green and Maroon. He has guided the team home from difficult situations with goals and assists. Moreover, his fighting spirit has helped Mohun Bagan make a few comebacks in the tournament till now.
They have scored ten goals each so far in ISL 2023-24.
#1 Roy Krishna - Diego Mauricio | Odisha FC | 22 Goals
Roy Krishna and Diego Mauricio have contributed with the most number of goals so far in ISL 2023-24. Roy, who has 12 goals in the tournament so far, is just one goal away from being the season's top scorer.
His partner at the top, Digeo Mauricio, also has scored ten goals this season and has been crucial to Sergio Lobera's tactics.
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