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Strikers
Naorem Mahesh Singh (Shillong Lajong)
Shillong Lajong have opted to play with all Indian players this time in order to promote local talents. They may have won only one match this season, but they are successful in their aim. The locals are inexperienced but they are skilful, they have the agility and guile to fight for. They have shown that in every match.
One of their revealed talents is surely Naorem Mahesh Singh, who scored two goals in their opening match against Aizawl FC, eventually, the only match Lajong have won till now. The first goal was from a blistering left-footed curler. The second goal was cool and calm finish. He also impressed in the next matches but couldn’t get his name on the score sheet. But the way he finishes things off certainly gives him the position on this line-up.
Jobby Justin (East Bengal)
The only Indian striker in the top scorers' list is Jobby Justin. He scored three goals so far, including a brace against Neroca FC. He belongs from a state where people eats and sleeps football. Being a Keralite, he never had any problem in pursuing his footballing career. He is born with immense talent and he perfected it with hard work and perseverance.
He’s been with the red and golds for the last couple of years. Last year, he scored three goals from nine matches. In this campaign, he already registered three out of four matches. The Thiruvananthapuram-born was picked by East Bengal scouts who were sent to see players from Kerala Premier League.
The club has not been disappointed so far. Jobby failed to shine in the last Calcutta Football League but under Menendez, he’s found the confidence which was missing. He is the most deserving candidate in this team.
