ISL 2017: Top 5 defenders of Round 2

Pritam Kotal (Photo: ISL)
Pritam Kotal (Photo: ISL)

Sandesh Jhingan

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Sandesh Jhingan (Photo: ISL)

Sandesh Jhingan has been the find of ISL and he has proven it time and again why he is one of the best defenders in the country. His performance as the centre-back helped Kerala Blasters FC salvage a draw against the new entrants Jamshedpur FC.

The defender, who also happens to be the captain of Kerala Blasters FC, usually cuts a stable figure in defence as he made a number of important interceptions and won every aerial duel. His influence from the back as defender and as a leader greatly helped the midfield in creating attacking oppurtunities for the team.

Paul Rachubka and .Jhingan partnered well at the back and made sure Blasters do not end up losing. Sandesh kept the presence of Azuka unnoticed as well and made a number of tackles at the right time. His success rate is clearly visible in this season's stats which claim 8 successful tackles made by him this season along with 113 completed passes.

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