ISL 2017: 5 best forwards of Round 5

Sunil Chhetri and Jeje Lalpekhlua before the local derby (Photo: ISL)
Sunil Chhetri and Jeje Lalpekhlua before the local derby (Photo: ISL)

#4 Jeje Lalpekhlua - Chennaiyin FC

Jeje scored in the 5th minute against Bengaluru FC (Photo: ISL)
Jeje scored in the 5th minute against Bengaluru FC (Photo: ISL)

Jeje opened the scoring against Bengaluru FC when he capitalized on a poor clearance highlighting his poacher’s instinct and awareness in the box. The 26-year-old has scored 3 goals in his last 2 starts with Chennaiyin FC, playing a crucial part in winning both of those matches.

The highest Indian goalscorer in ISL history is also Chennaiyin FC’s top scorer this season and has already matched his overall tally for last season. Jeje’s form is good news for the Super Machans as his replacement Mohammed Rafi missed a number of presentable chances against Mumbai City FC.

Jeje’s pace, deadly shooting and his ability to create space for others means Chennaiyin FC are a much better team with him in the starting lineup.

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