Top 5 off-season moves between ISL clubs in 2015

Fikru Teferra

#2 Apoula Edel - Atletico de Kolkata to Chennaiyin FC

Apoula Edel

The former PSG man had a glowing reputation as a goalkeeper and he lived up to that in the inaugural edition of the ISL. He was surely Atletico’ player of the season. Having not started the first few games, Edel seized the opportunity he got and never let go of it and he was instrumental in winning points for his side on a number of occasions.

His performance in the final will be remembered by Atletico Kolkata fans for a long time to come. He saved two clear goals as the team from Kolkata went on to win the title.

Post the ISL, Edel played for a while for Israeli outfit Hapoel Tel Aviv. He returns to India for the second season, albeit in different colours.

Unlike his teammate Fikru last season, Edel never appeared to have any problems either with Habas or the team management. His departure to Chennaiyin was a surprise. Edel is often regarded by his teammates as an unassuming person who goes about his job in the right manner.

And there is no doubt he will continue to do that for Chennaiyin as well.

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