#3 Rowlin Borges - NorthEast United
It has always been a worrying trend in ISL as not many Indian players have gone on to make a midfield berth their own for an entire season. Rowlin Borges of the Highlanders is a pleasant change to that trend and he just might be a long term solution for both the club as well as the country. Harmanjeet Khabra of Chennaiyin FC was perhaps the only exception last season where he played a pivotal role in the Super Machans lifting the ISL trophy from the centre of the park.
Borges has been a favourite of Stephen Constantine in his Indian team in recent years and he showed this season why he is rated so highly as the tough tackling Borges made North East tick in the midfield. Wins over Kerala Blasters and FC Goa were mastered by the commanding midfielder who dictated the tempo of the game for Nelo Vinguda's side. Borges brought stability to an attacking North East unit and that is the reason he will be in high demand from the other clubs.
North East were unlucky not to qualify for the semis this season and if they want to qualify next season, along with new signings, holding on to Rowlin Borges will be one of their most important tasks.
