SA329 & 202/5 (75 ov)
AUS429
BAN272 & 79/6 (29 ov)
WI245
NZ259/7
IND150/8 (16.5/20 ov, target 260)
NAM
IRE247/5 (45.5/50 ov)
BH-W154/5
SS-W103/2 (13.2/20 ov, target 155)
ABH
ITT
NEU
BFC
DIR
NEOM
HAC
PSG
NICE
REN
SHA
AHL
ELV
M05
VIL
ESP
Fiorentina2
Atalanta2
Al Nassr5
Al Kholood3
Al Riyadh0
Al Qadsiah6
Frosinone5
Lecce1
DEN
JER
KUW
PNG
RHINO193/7 (42.3/50 ov)
MOUNT
EAGLE
TUSK201/6 (43.2/50 ov)
SOA154 & 182/1 (48 ov, target 422)
WA406/5d & 169
TAS335/5 (96 ov)
NSW
Omn19
AFG19
UAE
NED
PAK
SL
AS-W
MS-W
PS-W
MR-W
BRB
VAG
ND
AUCK
OTAGO
CD
WELL
CANT
AFG221/7
ZIM202/5 (20 ov, target 222)
ENG386/5
OMA196
HH-W174/8 (20 ov, target 193)
ST-W140/4 (17/20 ov, target 139)
BRI0
AUC1
Al Khaleej4
Al Hazem2
Grêmio2
Athletico-PR0
Indian football is growing rapidly day by day. The quality of infrastructure and training has a big impact on producing some excellent players in recent times. Many young players have come to the limelight because of ISL and I-League.
However there some of the highly talented center-backs in India. Here are the top 5 most valuable players in India.
5. Pratik Chaudhari [Bengaluru FC] – ₹1.04 Cr
Pratik Chaudhari is one of the most experienced players in Indian football. The 31 years old defender currently playing for Bengaluru FC. Earlier he has played some of the big clubs like Mohun Bagan, Mumbai City, Kerala Blasters, Delhi Dynamos.
He joined Bengaluru FC in 2020. However, Pratik is not a regular starter of the squad currently.
4. Sumit Rathi [ATK Mohun Bagan] – ₹1.04 Cr
One of the most talented young defender in India. He was named Emerging Player of the Season in 2019/20 ISL. Sumit Rathi is currently playing for ATK Mohun Bagan FC. He has impressed in the limited games he played.
Many believe that he has a bright future if he continues his hard work.
3. Raju Gaikwad [SC East Bengal] – ₹1.04 Cr
Raju Gaikwad has lost his place in Indian Team for a quite a long time. But it does not effect his importance in club football. The 30 years old has a lot to offer. He is currently playing for SC East Bengal. He joined the Red & Golds in January. Since then he is a regular starter of the squad.
Raju Gaikwad is a very versatile defender. He can play as both center-back and full-back.
2. Adil Khan [Hyderabad FC] – ₹1.11 Cr
Adil Khan is a well-famous defender in the Indian circuit. He is also a regular member of the national team. Adil Khan is a highly experienced defender.
Adil Khan currently plays for Hyderbad FC. However, FC Goa took him in loan in January for the remainder of the season.
1. Sandesh Jhingan [ATK Mohun Bagan] – ₹2.08 Cr
Arguably the best Indian defender at present. Sandesh is a rock at the back for both club and country and is without doubt, the most dependable defender in Indian football at present.
The 27 years old had an impressive season with ATK Mohun Bagan FC in 2020-21 season.
