#4 Elano – 12 goals
A name that is familiar to football fans the world over is that of Elano. The star midfielder played a major role in Manchester City’s midfield and arrived at the Etihad Stadium with huge pedigree. The Brazilian made 62 appearances for the Sky Blues even scoring 14 times. But his ISL career was where Indian fans really took to the player. Having joined the league as Chennaiyin’s marquee player in 2014, Elano lit up the league with 8 goals in just 11 appearances for his new club and firmly established himself in the fan’s hearts.
A return to the Tamil Nadu capital saw much appreciation from fans but ending with a total tally of 12 goals was not bad at all for a player who isn’t a natural goalscorer. Elano ended his career with a stint in his native Brazilian club Santos.
