ISL 2018-19: 5 Best Forwards to watch out for

Jeje is the leading Indian goal-scorer in the history of the ISL
Jeje is the leading Indian goal-scorer in the history of the ISL

#3 Marcelinho (FC Pune City)

Marcelinho has become a household name in Indian football
Marcelinho has become a household name in Indian football

Marcelo Pereira, commonly known as 'Marcelinho', is no stranger to Indian football fans, thanks to his memorable debut season with Delhi Dynamos in 2016 when he won the Golden Boot after netting 10 goals for the team.

The Brazilian was roped in by FC Pune City for the 2017/18 season and he wasted no time in polishing his reputation as one of the league's most feared marksmen by captaining the Stallions to their best ever performance in the history of the competition.

A natural goal-scorer who is equally adept at playing on the flanks or through the middle, Marcelinho scored eight goals and registered seven assists to directly contribute to 50 percent of Pune City's goals during the last season as they reached the semi-finals for the first time ever.

The Stallions have never lost a game when Marcelinho has scored and his partnership with Emiliano Alfaro did not take too long to become lethal in front of goal.

The forward will be instrumental if Pune City is to build on their strong showing last season and will surely be their go-to man whenever they need a goal or two during the upcoming season.

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