The Indian Super League have been a great addition to Indian football. The top-flight league of Indian football has managed to attract viewers from all over the globe. Apart from viewers, world-class footballers are also getting attracted to ISL.
There have been many renowned footballers from around the world who have played in ISL. Some among them have also won the most prestigious trophy in world football, the FIFA World Cup.
So here we take a look at the top 5 World Cup winners who have played in ISL.
Top 5 World Cup winners who have played in ISL
1. David Trezeguet
Country: France
World Cup winning year: 1998
ISL Club: FC Pune City (Club doesn’t exist now)
Goals scored in ISL: 2
Appearances made in ISL: 9
2. Alessandro Del Piero
Country: Italy
World Cup winning year: 2006
ISL Club: Delhi Dynamos (Club doesn’t exist now)
Goals scored in ISL: 1
Appearances made in ISL: 10
3. Robert Pires
Country: France
World Cup winning year: 1998
ISL Club: FC Goa
Goals scored in ISL: 1
Appearances made in ISL: 8
Top 5 World Cup winners who have played in ISL
4. Marco Materazzi
Country: Italy
World Cup winning year: 2006
ISL Club: Chennaiyin FC
Goals scored in ISL: 0
Appearances made in ISL: 7
5. Alessandro Nesta
Country: Italy
World Cup winning year: 2006
ISL Club: Chennaiyin FC
Goals scored in ISL: 1
Appearances made in ISL: 3
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