Top 5 foreign football players in the Indian Super League

Andre Moritz applauds the crowd after scoring a hattrick in the Hero ISLThe Indian Super League, in its inaugural season, has managed to attracted a lot of foreign players in its scene. Among them are the likes Alessandro Del Piero, Robert Pires, Luis Garcia and Juan Capdevila.But to everyone's surprise, even if it is too early to say considering the start of the Indian Super League, it isn't these foreign marquee players who've had the best of the tournament as all would have liked too. Instead, it is the unknown foreign faces who've made it big for themselves as well as their team.Here, we look at such 5 foreign players who've had the best of this blockbuster tournament till now.

#5 Alexandros Tzorvas

Alexandros Tzorvas, the 32 year-old Greek goalkeeper, although being benched for his last two games against FC Goa and Mumbai City FC, did put up a show in his first two games for the NorthEast bound club.

In the first game of the much anticipated Indian Super League for NorthEast United FC, after saving all the 9 shots on target, he not only kepta clean sheet but was also awarded with the Hero of the Match award as his team went on to defeat the Kerala Blasters 1-0.

Although he couldnt stop Fikru of Atletico de Kolkata from scoring in the 2nd game, he did come up with some terrific saves which constraint the score to a 2-0 loss for NorthEast United, including a 91st minute goal, conceded.

#4 Andre Moritz

Midfielder Andre Moritz who plays for the Mumbai City FC is currently the top scorer in the Hero Indian Super League.

In the absence ofthe teams marquee player, Freddie Ljungberg and the French striker Nicolas Anelka, the Brazilian, on loan from Pohang Steelers has made most of the little time that hes got.

Moritz, who isnt short of experience, in his first start for Mumbai City FC provided the team with the perfect inspiration, energy and creativeness that the team lacked in its first game against the Kolkata side, leading the team to a 5-0 win against Pune City, while becoming the first player to score a hattrick in the Hero Indian Super League.

Moritz, who was brought in as a second half substitution for Mumbai against Atletico de Kolkata mainly for shaping the midfield and was substituted after the first half against NorthEast United FC overall looked sharp.

#3 Bernard Mendy

Bernard Mendy, the former Hull City man has so far been the best player for Chennaiyin FC in the Hero Indian Super League.

The 33-year-old French right-back has not only defended brilliantly for the team, his blistering pace along with the constant overlapping runs in the opponents half did cause havoc.

The defender also has an overhead kick to his name after converting an Elano curling free-kick against the Kerala Blasters.

#2 Borja Fernandez

Borja Fernandez is one of the strongest assets for Atletico de Kolkata.

The 33 year-old Spaniard with his good protection, not only has played a big part in the teams defence, his large and strong physique by a large extent makes him a good holding midfielder, too. Borja, who have controlled the midfield, totally also has lead the whole of the Atletico de Kolkata team.

With Fikru Teferra, Baljit Sahni and Luis Garcia leading the attack, Borja helps the team to shut down the opponents.

#1 Fikru Teferra

Fikru Teferra seems to be the one who is destined to make a name among the top foreign playing players, playing in the ongoing Hero Indian Super League with two goals and two assists to his name.

The Ethiopian, till now, has looked to be the sharpest striker in the tournament whose movements has been a joy to watch.

The 28 year-old Fikru has made the most of Garcia's talents. Well built and standing at six feet, he has a burst of pace which he uses to beat offside traps and run onto through balls as shown in his two goals.

But it's not just his finishing and speed which matters. Fikru is very talented at turning his man and uses his size, power and pace with quick feet.