India’s SAFF Championship All-Time Best XI

Center Back: VP Sathyan

The legendary central defender captained India in the first two editions of the SAFF Championship in 1993 and 1995. With Sathyan playing at the heart of defence, India conceded only three goals in six matches over two editions. Sathyan led the nation to glory in 1993 and was adjudged AIFF’s best player that year but finished runners-up in the 1995 edition after losing to hosts Sri Lanka in the final.