Best Indian XI from the Indian Super League

#3 Midfield

Siam Hanghal's performances were a perfect mix of bite and energy in midfield

Harmanjot Singh Khabra (Central defensive midfielder – Chennaiyin FC)

One of the most consistent Indian midfielders in the ISL, Khabra has always put in a shift in the Chennaiyin FC midfield and has been an untouchable for Marco Materazzi. Khabra’s versatility has also been an added bonus for his Italian manager, but his consistent midfield performances have been impressive for the team from Chennai.

Siam Hanghal (Central defensive midfielder – NorthEast United)

Siam Hanghal too has caught the eye of people with his performances playing in the NorthEast United midfield and has earned great praise from head coach Cesar Farias, who believes Hanghal is ready to play abroad.

The lanky midfielder’s energy in the middle of the park was vital for NorthEast United as they put in a much improved show this time around.

Mandar Rao Dessai (Right winger – FC Goa)

Mandar Rao Dessai has taken ISL season two by storm and has been one of FC Goa’s most creative players down the wings. The winger has shown a great turn of pace and has not been afraid to take on his marker.

He has also adjusted well to the wing-back role he was assigned by Zico on certain occasions. Dessai also has been a goal threat, scoring on three occasions for The Gaurs.

Sunil Chhetri (Central attacking midfielder – Mumbai City FC)

The highest Indian goalscorer in the ISL season two and the only Indian player in the top five goal scorers in the ISL, Sunil Chhetri’s debut season in the ISL was a hit.

Scoring seven goals in the campaign, Chhetri was Mumbai City’s main goal threat. However, he was played in too many different positions to have a sustained goalscoring run and the frequent international call-ups didn’t help either.

Arata Izumi (Left winger – Atletico de Kolkata)

The Japanese-born Indian midfielder had a successful first campaign and scored five times for Atletico de Kolkata. Though he isn’t naturally a winger, his ability to pass the ball and combine well with the forwards in the team makes him an ideal fit for this team.

Most of Izumi’s goals came at a crucial time for Atletico de Kolkata and the Pune FC midfielder slowly cemented his place in Antonio Habas’ starting line-up.