Top 10 most expensive Indian footballers in 2021

The Indian Super League has been immensely beneficial to Indian football, with the league assisting in the improved promotion of the sport and the discovery of a lot of fresh, intriguing prospects. A number of our best players compete in the league. Here is a compiled list of the 10 most valuable Indian players in 2021.

10) Dheeraj Singh (FC Goa) – Rs 1.08 crore

Manipur based goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh has grown to become a valuable player for his side. After starting for India at the under-17 World Cup in 2017, he has come a long way.

9) Jerry Mawihmingthanga (Odisha FC) – Rs 1.08 crore

Odisha FC’s Jerry plays at the right-wing in the Indian Super League. In appearances last season, he scored 2 goals and assisted 5 times.

8) Brandon Fernandes (FC Goa) – Rs 1.87 crore

Brandon rightly claims his spot on this list. He has been one of the most influential players in India’s attacking phase, especially in the Asia Cup qualifiers.

7) Lallianzuala Chhangte (Chennaiyin FC) – Rs 1.87 crore

The 23-year-old left-winger, who plays for Chennaiyin FC, is one of the fastest players in the ISL. He scored 4 goals and assisted 3 times in the 2020-21 season.

6) Pritam Kotal (ATK Mohun Bagan) – Rs 1.87 crore

Kotal plays as a right back for ATK Mohun Bagan. He has impressed India in his recent outings and rightly justified his high price tag. The 27-year-old started in India’s recent visit to Qatar.

5) Sandesh Jhingan (ATK Mohun Bagan) – Rs 2.08 crore

Sandesh Jhingan is one of India’s most well-known and popular footballers. He has been a rock at the back for both club and nation and continues to amaze on a regular basis.

4) Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (Bengaluru FC) – Rs 2.08 crore

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is India’s number one goalie and one of the top players in the country. He was the first Indian to participate in the UEFA Europa League. Sandhu is who is only the sixth Indian to play professionally in Europe.

3) Seriton Fernandes (FC Goa) – Rs 2.08 crore

Seriton Fernandes has been a steady presence at right-back for FC Goa since his arrival in 2016. His efforts have earned him a spot in the starting XI. The 28-year-old was instrumental in their Indian Super Cup victory in 2019 and will be expected to repeat his performance this time around.

2) Bipin Singh (Mumbai City FC) – Rs 2.08 crore

Bipin Singh has made a great impression for Mumbai City FC in recent times. He has now extended his contract by four years, keeping himself at the club till 2025.

1) Amrinder Singh (ATK Mohun Bagan) – Rs 2.29 crore

Amrinder Singh has had the misfortune of having his career overlap with that of Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, as he would have been India’s first pick otherwise. On May 31, 2021, ATK Mohun Bagan signed the 28-year-old on a five-year agreement, and his signing on a permanent contract is a fantastic business for the club, as he has been outstanding in goal.