ISL 2017: Top 5 meanest defences this season

John Johnson has been in India for four years now
John Johnson has been in India for four years now

#3 Jamshedpur FC

The ISL's new entrants Jamshedpur FC have one of the best defences this season, led by the rock called Anas Edathodika.

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Andre Bikey is back in the ISL after last year's injury

One of India's best defenders, Anas' addition to the team is a big boost ahead of their maiden campaign. That aside, they have also secured the services of ISL-winning defender Tiri and former NorthEast United ace Andre Bikey. Robin Gurung will likely be the primary choice for the team at right-back.

The team will likely deploy Anas and Tiri at the centre of their defence, while the likes of Gurung and Yumnam Raju have proved to be dependable full-backs in the past ISL seasons. The experience of Bikey could be utilised further up the field in a holding role but the Cameroonian can also fill in at the back.

The team also have a good crop of reserves in the event of any absence, with the likes of Shouvik Ghosh and Sairuat Kima adding depth to JFC and making them one of the best defensive units we will witness in ISL-4.

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