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Defenders
Mehrajuddin Wadoo
The hard tackling right back from Kashmir is a very well known face in Indian Football having been around for some 15 years now. Wadoo was adjudged as the best right back of the ISL 2015 edition and played a crucial role in ensuring Chennaiyin become champions. He was one of the few players who started every game for the Chennai based-side, and even managed to score two crucial goals.
After Chennaiyin FC, where he played in the 2016 edition as well, Wadoo played for Sporting Clube de Goa in the I-League and was picked up by Mumbai City FC for the 2017 edition of the ISL.
Mailson Alves
The tall no-nonsense defender from Brazil was the heart of the Chennaiyin defence in the 2015 edition. His defending capabilities earned him a lot praise from Chennaiyin FC coach Marco Materazzi, a renowned defender himself.
After the 2015 ISL, Mailson played for the Highlanders (NorthEast United FC) in the 2016 edition, after which he moved to Brazilian side Volta Redona for the remainder of the 2016-17 season.
This season Mailson will again be seen playing for Chennaiyin FC .
Bernard Mendy
Bernard Mendy is a familiar face for those following the ISL, with his iconic hair style and physique, he was one player who always stood out from the rest. A pure fan favourite, he was one player who loved the club and the club loved him dearly. He was picked up by Chennaiyin in the inaugural ISL international player draft and the Frenchmen became an instant hit for the team from south India. He has played in all three season for Chennaiyin FC and also has played in the I-League for Kolkata giants East Bengal. He also scored in his debut for East Bengal against Aizawl FC.
Bernad Mendy will be missed in the 2017 edition of the I-League as he is now retired.
Dhanachandra Singh
This Manipuri left back was one of the best left backs in the country, but an injury before the 2016 ISL season ruled him out of action for almost a year. Dhanachandra has been an integral part of the Chennai set up right from the onset as he has been with the Super Machans from the beginning of the Hero ISL and played 14 games in the 2015 edition and also scored a brilliant goal during the 2015 ISL. His performance for the Chennai based side also earned him a national team call up and he played in the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Oman in Bengaluru as a centre back.
After missing the ISL last season due to injury, Dhanachandra is back in the team he belongs and will be seen in action for Chennaiyin again this season.
