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The team's defensive unit claims a clean sheet only if they have managed to prevent the opposition from scoring a goal. The Indian Super League was founded in October of 2013 and does not follow the promotion and relegation model, instead opting to grow the league through expansion, similar to the Major League Soccer, in America.
Currently in its fourth season, the league earned recognition and accreditation from the AFC and expanded the league to 10 teams from the initial 8 that competed in the first three seasons.
A host of goalkeepers from around the world have plied their trade in the league so far. Here we look at the top 5 goalkeepers with the most clean sheets in the ISL.
#5 Toni Doblas - (6 clean sheets)
Former Delhi Dynamos shot-stopper, Toni Doblas,is also a former La Liga player with Real Betis and Zaragoza. After a decade in Spain, bouncing around clubs in the lower divisions, Doblas learnt his craft and competed against some of the best Spanish teams.
The player began his career in 1999 and in 2012 moved out of Spain. The Spaniard then had spells in Azerbaijan, Finland and most notably a failed stint with Napoli in Italy.
He is number five on the list of keepers with the most clean sheets in the ISL with 6 clean sheets during his two seasons with the Dynamos. With a 30% shutout success rate in 20 league appearances, the Spaniard is a veteran shot-stopper with great experience in the game.
#4 Sandip Nandy - (6 clean sheets)
42-year-old Kerala Blasters goalkeeper, Sandip Nandy joined the Kochi-based franchise in 2014 from Mohun Bagan. The West Bengal-born keeper began his career in 1999 at Mohun Bagan before moving to rivals East Bengal in 2002.
The former Indian national keeper also played for Mahindra United, Churchill Brothers and Chirag United during his career. Nandy has made 16 appearances for India and retired from international football in 2013.
The goalkeeper has kept 6 clean sheets in 14 appearances for the club in three seasons with a 42.9% shutout rate. David James was in goal for a season for the Blasters as Nandy dropped to the bench. He recently overtook James in the clean sheets column who has 5 to his name.
A veteran goalkeeper who has travelled the country playing the game might be set for his last competitive league season as a professional goalkeeper.
#3 Apoula Edel - (7 clean sheets)
Cameroon-born Armenian goalkeeper began his career in 2002 and played for Pyunik and Rapid Bucure?ti until 2007. He was then signed by PSG and spent five years at the club as their second choice goalkeeper.
In 2014, Atletico Kolkata signed the keeper and was part of the club's title-winning season. Edel moved to Chennaiyin FC and won another title with the club in 2015. In 2016, he decided to move yet again and signed for Pune City FC.
During his three seasons with three different clubs, Edel managed to keep 7 clean sheets in 29 appearances in the ISL. Keeping a 24% shutout success rate, Edel is third on the list of keepers with the most ISL clean sheets.
#2 Rehenesh T. Paramba (10 clean sheets)
24-year-old Kerala-born goalkeeper Rehenesh TP, began his career with ONGC F.C. in 2012, before he moved to Rangdajied United on loan and then signed with Shillong Lajong.
The former U23 Indian goalkeeper spent a year in Shillong in 2013, before he signed with NorthEast United in the ISL. Since the league had only 8 teams and ran for just three months, Rehenesh TP played two seasons on loan to I-League side East Bengal F.C..
During his career in the ISL, Rehenesh has kept 10 clean sheets in 29 appearances, with a 34% shutout success rate.
Rehenesh T. Paramba is a young Indian goalkeeper with incredible potential, good game experience and a top prospect for years to come.
#1 Subrata Pal - (16 clean sheets)
30-year-old veteran Indian goalkeeper, Subrata Pal has made 66 appearances for the national team during his 13-year career, having also played in the I-League since 2004 for Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, Pune F.C., Prayag United and Rangdajied United till 2013.
In 2014, Pal moved to Denmark to join Vestsjælland for a year, although he didn't make any appearances for the team. Mumbai City signed the player in 2014 for the inaugural ISL season, after which he joined NorthEast United after two seasons in Mumbai.
Subrata Pal currently plays for Jamshedpur FC and has made 16 clean sheets during his stint with three different clubs in the ISL. Having made 39 appearances, Pal boasts a 41% shutout success rate.
