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Who is No 1 ISL player?
ISL 2022-23 top goal-scorers: Golden Boot standings –
| Rank | Player (Country) | Team | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes played |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Mauricio (Brazil) | Odisha FC | 21 | 12 | 4 | 1536 |
| 2 | Cleiton Silva (Brazil) | East Bengal FC | 20 | 12 | 1 | 1778 |
| 3 | Dimitri Petratos (Australia) | ATK Mohun Bagan | 23 | 12 | 7 | 2091 |
| 4 | Jorge Diaz (Argentina) | Mumbai City FC | 20 | 11 | 6 | 1507 |
| 5 | Iker Guarrotxena (Spain) | FC Goa | 20 | 11 | 0 | 1690 |
| 6 | Bartholomew Ogbeche (Nigeria) | Hyderabad FC | 21 | 10 | 2 | 1610 |
| 7 | Dimitrios Diamantakos (Greece) | Kerala Blasters | 21 | 10 | 3 | 1738 |
| 8 | Lallianzuala Chhangte (India) | Mumbai City FC | 22 | 10 | 6 | 1857 |
| 9 | Abdenasser El Khayati (Netherlands) | Chennaiyin FC | 12 | 9 | 5 | 572 |
| 10 | Noah Wail Sadaoui (USA) | FC Goa | 20 | 9 | 9 | 1464 |
Bartholomew Ogbeche won the ISL 2021-22 Golden Boot with 18 goals – the joint-highest goals scored by a player in a single season. Bartholomew Ogbeche, who has been a part of ISL since 2018-19, also holds the all-time record for the most goals in ISL with 63 strikes.
Ogbeche is closely followed by Indian talisman and Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri, who has 55 goals to his name. Chennaiyin’s Elano won the inaugural ISL Golden Boot in 2014 while Coro is the only player to have won the ISL Golden Boot twice. The Spanish forward won back-to-back Golden Boots while representing FC Goa in 2017-18 and 2018-19.
With 48 goals in the ISL, Coro is also third in the all-time top goal-scorers in the ISL. The Golden Boot race in ISL 2022-23 started with Ukrainian midfielder Ivan Kalyuzhnyi scoring a brace in Kerala Blaster’s 3-1 win over East Bengal in the season opener. Football IND
Which team is qualified in ISL?
Teams qualified for the playoffs of ISL 2022-23 –
| League position | Teams qualified | Playoff stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mumbai City FC | Semi-finals |
| 2 | Hyderabad FC | Semi-finals |
| 3 | ATK Mohun Bagan | Knockout matches |
| 4 | Bengaluru FC | Knockout matches |
| 5 | Kerala Blasters FC | Knockout matches |
| 6 | Odisha FC | Knockout matches |
Mumbai City FC, with 46 points from their quota of 20 matches in the league stage, sealed the top spot and moved on directly to the semi-finals. The other semi-final spot, meanwhile, was claimed by reigning champions Hyderabad FC, who finished with 42 points from their 20 league matches.
Which is the best team in ISL history?
Most successful ISL team – ATK, with three ISL titles, currently holds the title of the ISL’s most successful team of all time. The Kolkata team won the title in its inaugural season in 2014 and followed it up with triumphs in 2016 and the 2019-20 campaign.
Spaniard Antonio Lopez Habas was in charge of the team during their 2014 and 2019-20 ISL wins, making him the only head coach to have won multiple ISL titles, that too, with the same team. Chennaiyin FC have been two-time champions, winning the top honours in 2015 and 2017-18. Bengaluru FC won the title in the 2018-19 season.
Mumbai City FC, Hyderabad FC and ATK Mohun Bagan are the other three ISL champions.
How many teams will qualify for playoffs in ISL?
The ISL 2022-23 final will be played on March 18. Know the full playoffs schedule, including knockouts and semi-finals. (Picture by ISL Media) The dates for the playoffs and final of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 season were announced on Friday. Unlike the previous seasons of India’s premier football league, where the top four teams after the league stage made the double-legged semi-finals, ISL 2022-23 will follow a revamped format.
The top two teams will automatically qualify for the semi-finals while the teams finishing between third and sixth on the ISL 2022-23 points table will play in single-legged knockout matches to determine the other two semi-finalists. The ISL semi-finals will be played over two legs and the two eventual winners will qualify for the ISL final, to be played on March 18.
So far, former winners Mumbai City FC and defending champions Hyderabad FC have already confirmed their spots in the knockout rounds while there’s a fierce battle underway for the remaining four spots. The (knockout) playoffs will start on March 3 while the semi-finals will be played on March 7 and 9.
Is ISL still popular?
The 2022-23 season of the Hero Indian Super League ( ISL ) has emerged as the second-most searched sports league in India, according to the top search engine Google, The league, which has already taken the scene by storm with some thrilling and edge-of-the-seat action on the pitch, featured in the top-10 searches on google in India amongst all categories, sixth in the overall sports category and second amongst all Indian sports leagues in the country after the Indian Premier League.
As noted by Google in its year-end report for 2022, these numbers have been achieved with marquee global tournaments being hosted during the same time, including the recently-concluded FIFA World Cup, This is a testament to the country’s growing engagement with Indian football, the league said in a release on Thursday.
From featuring in the top 10 searches on Google in India to roping in a bigger audience on social media platforms, the Hero ISL has registered impressive engagement numbers offering a variety of content over the past year. The ISL digital platforms have also reaffirmed these trends.
- At the halfway point of the 2022-23 season of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL), the league has recorded a rapid spike of 2x in digital engagements as compared to previous years.
- Across social media, the Hero ISL is now followed by 8.73 million fans with video views and social engagements in comparison to a similar point in the 2021-22 season have grown by 2x clocking 343 million views and 107 million respectively, the organisers of the league informed in a release on Thursday.
Commenting on the trend, an ISL Spokesperson said, “We are humbled by the increasing interest and excitement shown by our Hero ISL fans. The social media numbers further re-iterate the wide landscape of fans supporting Indian Football and the Hero ISL.
We are committed to creating the best experiences for our fans and continue to evolve with our digital platforms to engage with our audience.” The release said that there are several contributing factors behind this significant spike, the most important one being the new weekend-centric format of the 2022-23 edition.
“This switch has enabled fans to engage more freely with the Hero ISL’s digital properties as well as stadium experiences. Fans have had the opportunity to enjoy high-quality moments both at the stadium as well as on Hero ISL’s various digital channels, which has been in line with the FSDL’s commitment of taking Indian football to newer audiences and building a passionate base to grow the game in the country,” the release informed.
Who will get Golden Boot 2023?
Here’s how the race for the Golden Boot has ended –
Erling Braut Haaland (Manchester City) -> 36 goals x 2 = 72 pointsHarry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) -> 30 x 2 = 60Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain) -> 29 x 2 = 58Alexandre Lacazette (Olympique Lyon) -> 27 x 2 = 54Victor Osimhen (Napoli) -> 26 x 2 = 52Jonathan David (Lille) -> 24 x 2 = 48Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona) -> 23 x 2 = 46Enner Valencia (Fenerbahce) -> 29 x 1,5 = 43,5Folarin Balogun (Stade de Reims) -> 21 x 2 = 42Lautaro Martinez (Inter) -> 21 x 2 = 42Lois Openda (RC Lens) -> 21 x 2 = 42
The podium is completed by Kylian Mbappe, The PSG star has been crowned ‘pichichi’ of Ligue 1 for the fifth time at the age of 24. His 29 goals have given him a total of 58 points. One step behind is Alexandre Lacazette (27 goals/54 points) and Victor Osimhen (26 goals/52 points).
The first LaLiga Santander representative appears in seventh place: Lewandowski, The Barcelona striker closes his first year in Spain as ‘pichichi’ with 23 goals (46 points). The first Spaniard is Joselu Mato, The Espanyol player, who was unable to prevent his team’s relegation to the second division, finished the season with 16 goals (32 points), which puts him in 27th place in the Golden Boot, on par with Lionel Messi (PSG), Boulaye Dia (Salernitana), Niclas Fullkrug (Werder Bremen), Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig) and the surprising Rayan Philippe (FC Swift Hesperange).
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Can ISL clubs play in Champions League?
Current clubs – The following 12 clubs will be participating in the 2023–24 Indian Super League,
| Club | City | Position in 2022–23 | First season | Seasons in ISL | Premierships | Championships | Recent premiership | Recent championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru FC | Bangalore, Karnataka | 4th | 2017–2018 | 6 | 0 | 1 | – | 2018–2019 |
| Chennaiyin | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 8th | 2014 | 9 | 0 | 2 | – | 2017–2018 |
| East Bengal | Kolkata, West Bengal | 9th | 2020–2021 | 3 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| FC Goa | Margao, Goa | 7th | 2014 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2019–2020 | – |
| Hyderabad FC | Hyderabad, Telangana | 2nd | 2019–2020 | 4 | 0 | 1 | – | 2021–2022 |
| Jamshedpur FC | Jamshedpur, Jharkhand | 10th | 2017–2018 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2021–2022 | – |
| Kerala Blasters | Kochi, Kerala | 5th | 2014 | 9 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| Mohun Bagan SG | Kolkata, West Bengal | 3rd | 2020–2021 | 3 | 0 | 1 | – | 2022–2023 |
| Mumbai City | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 1st | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2022–2023 | 2020–2021 |
| NorthEast United | Guwahati, Assam | 11th | 2014 | 9 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| Odisha FC | Bhubaneswar, Odisha | 6th | 2014 | 9 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| Punjab FC | Mohali, Punjab | – | 2023–2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Locations of the Indian Super League teams
Will ATK qualify for ISL?
Mumbai City FC, Hyderabad FC, ATK Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC have qualified for the Indian Super League semi-finals. (Picture by ISL Media) The Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 season is gradually reaching its conclusion. After a closely-contested group stage, the six playoff teams were revealed. Mumbai City FC and Hyderabad FC directly qualified for the semi-finals after finishing first and second, respectively, in the ISL 2022-23 points table.
- MCFC topped the group and clinched the ISL League Winners’ Shield with 46 points from 20 matches.
- HFC, meanwhile, finished behind the Islanders, four points behind.
- However, unlike previous years where the top four football teams directly made the semis, the format has been revamped this year.
- ATK Mohun Bagan (3rd in the league stage points table), Bengaluru FC (4th), Kerala Blasters FC (5th) and Odisha FC (6th) made it to the knockout rounds, which decided who joined MCFC and HFC in the semis.
In the knockout round, Bengaluru FC ousted Kerala Blasters in an intense South Indian Derby. ATK Mohun Bagan beat Odisha FC for the other spot.
How many points is a win in ISL?
How does the ISL points table work? – 115 matches (110 league games + five playoffs) will be played over the course of the ISL campaign – all behind closed doors in Goa. The top four teams from the league stages will qualify for the ISL playoffs. The team that will finish at the top of the ISL points table will be awarded the ISL League Winners Shield and will also earn a place in the AFC Champions League group stage.
Win : 3 points Draw : 1 point Loss : 0 points
The final position of a club in the standings will be determined by the points won during the league stage games. If two or more teams are level on points, the position in the standings will be decided by the following determining factors (in order):
Most points earned between the clubs head-to-head in the league stage Superior goal difference between the clubs head-to-head in the league stage Most goals scored between the clubs head-to-head in the league stage Superior goal difference in all league matches Most goals scored in all league matches Highest fair play ranking Drawing of lots
FC Goa and Kerala Blasters played out an entertaining 4-4 draw in match 109 of Indian Super League 2021-22 at GMC Bambolim Stadium in Goa on Sunday, March 6. With this stalemate, the Blasters qualified for the playoffs by ending the league phase on fourth spot while Goa ended their disappointing campaign in ninth place in the standings. ISL points table 2021-22
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GD | Points |
| 1 | Jamshedpur FC (Q) | 19 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 40 |
| 2 | Hyderabad FC (Q) | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 38 |
| 3 | ATK Mohun Bagan (Q) | 19 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 37 |
| 4 | Kerala Blasters (Q) | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 34 |
| 5 | Mumbai City FC | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 31 |
| 6 | Bengaluru FC | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 29 |
| 7 | Odisha FC | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | -12 | 23 |
| 8 | Chennaiyin FC | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | -18 | 20 |
| 9 | FC Goa | 19 | 4 | 7 | 9 | -6 | 18 |
| 10 | NorthEast United FC | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | -18 | 14 |
| 11 | SC East Bengal | 20 | 1 | 8 | 11 | -18 | 11 |
Featured photo: Website / Indian Super League
Which team has never won ISL?
Hero ISL 2022-23, knockouts: A detailed look at Kerala Blasters FC 
Kerala Blasters FC have never won the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) but have come agonisingly close in the past. They have finished as runners-up on three occasions, losing the final in 2014, 2016, and 2021-22 seasons. In fact, their last two finals went all the way to the penalty shootout where it ended in heartbreak for the fans.
The runners-up of the 2021-22 season are determined to go one step further this season and clinch their maiden Hero ISL trophy. But, in order to claim the coveted trophy, they must conquer three more opponents. Ivan Vukomanovic’s side finished fifth in the ISL 2022-23 standings and will face their southern rivals Bengaluru FC in the playoff knockout game at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Friday.
Kerala Blasters FC have recently struggled in away games, losing their last five matches on the road and scoring just twice but this time around they will be keen to turn their fortunes.
- Key stats in Hero ISL 2022-23
- Matches: 20, Wins: 10, Draw: 1, Losses: 9, Goals Scored: 28, Goals Conceded: 28, Points: 31
- Tactical Profile
Vukomanovic prefers to maintain a balanced approach between attack and defence in his general strategy, which has led him to opt for a 4-4-2 formation ever since joining Kerala Blasters FC in the Hero ISL. The Serbian tactician has used the 4-4-2 formation in 19 out of 20 games this season.
However, the personnel were altered as a result of injuries, cards, and poor form. The likes of Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, Ruivah Hormipam, Jeakson Singh, Adrian Luna, and Dimitrios Diamantakos started most of the games. Marko Leskovic was also a regular starter up until his injury. The Blasters’ eight-game unbeaten streak was largely due to the fact that they were playing with the same line-up at the time.
Paul Masefield’s analysis: They use a 4-4-2 formation and it’s rigid. They know actually what they are doing and as a team, earlier on in the season, particularly at home, they managed to keep everything really, really tight. Strengths Contributions of Indian wide players: Vukomanovic has a particular fondness for exploiting his opponents’ vulnerabilities through the use of wide players. 
Clinical Diamantakos: Dimitrios Diamantakos is one of the most notable foreign signings in the Hero ISL this season, tasked with filling the huge shoes of Jorge Pereyra Diaz, who joined MCFC. Although he struggled to score in the first four games, the Greek forward has since found his form, scoring in five consecutive matches.
- Erik Paartalu’s analysis: Diamantakos needs to be fed the ball inside the box, he will cause problems and he has been a great goalscorer for them this season.
- Weaknesses
- Defensive weakness without Leskovic and Sandeep: After a challenging start to the current campaign, the Kerala Blasters started showing signs of last season’s success in the middle of the season, keeping clean sheets and making it difficult for the opposition to break through, both in open play and on set pieces.
Marko Leskovic and Sandeep Singh have been crucial figures in maintaining this stern defence. But injuries to both Leskovic and Sandeep during a pivotal period of the season significantly hampered KBFC. Their absence cut short their winning momentum and the Blasters’ defence started fumbling without them.
Although Leskovic has returned, Sandeep is ruled out of the fixture against Bengaluru FC. Poor Away Run: Kerala Blasters FC are enduring one of their worst away runs this season. They have failed to replicate their home form in the away games. The Blasters have lost six of their 10 away games, securing only ten points.
Phil Brown’s analysis: Their away form is sadly lacking belief and that’s probably one of the reasons they may struggle to beat Bengaluru FC at the Sree Kanteerava stadium, something they have never managed in Hero ISL history. They have to find some inner strength and that has to come from the head coach to show how they can compete at the same level home and away to get through to the semis.
- Bad defensive transition: This season Kerala Blasters FC has been vulnerable in defence.
- There are primarily two reasons for this.
- Firstly, the fullbacks’ positioning during the previous season was excellent in preventing the threat of counter-attacks, but they have struggled with that this season.
- The defensive line is high and not compact enough, and the full-backs are out of position and slow to react, unable to stop any long balls behind the defence.
Secondly, Jeakson and Puitea last season did an excellent job of defending the back four, given that they are both defensive midfielders. They would usually win the initial ball and maintain a defensive shape at the back. Erik Paartalu’s analysis: The loss of Puitea hasn’t been replaced in my opinion so a lot rests on Jeakson to ‘play and stay’. 
Adrian Luna is the architect of the Kerala Blasters FC attack. His ability to create chances, score goals, and provide assists on a regular basis makes him a game-changer. The Uruguayan midfielder has four goals and six assists already to his name. He is also KBFC’s go-to guy on set pieces.
Vukomanovic has built his side around him and given a free role to excel the ball in the final third. Luna needs one more to equal a club record he set in the 2021-22 season with 7 assists. His versatility is invaluable to the team. He can operate as a striker, winger, or even a central midfielder. Paul Masefield’s analysis: Luna is a brilliant player.
His work rate and work ethic is second to none. He is an absolutely fantastic player that really does give them a pause on a spark and I’m expecting big things from him in the playoffs. Erik Paartalu’s analysis: In most games, Luna is able to dictate the play, he doesn’t keep to one position which can be very hard to mark but also can disjoint the Blasters’ shape in transition moments.
- Kerala Blasters FC qualified for the playoffs in two successive seasons for the first time in their Hero ISL history.
- They have won seven matches at home, the most they have managed in a single Hero ISL season.
- This is only the second time KBFC have won 10 matches in a single Hero ISL season. T hey also won 10 matches this season.
- Adrian Luna became the only KBFC player to have 10 or more goals and assists in the Hero ISL (10 G + 13 A).
- Dimitrios Diamantakos has 13 goal contributions this season, only 3 behind Ogbeche’s record of 16 set in 2019-20.
Predicted Starting XI (4-4-2): Prabhsukhan Singh Gill (GK), Nishu Kumar, Hormipam Ruivah, Marko Leskovic, Jessel Carneiro (C), Rahul KP, Jeakson Singh, Adrian Luna, Sahal Abdul Samad, Dimitrios Diamantakos, Apostolos Giannou : Hero ISL 2022-23, knockouts: A detailed look at Kerala Blasters FC
What is the biggest victory in ISL?
Biggest win in ISL: Know the Indian Super League records The Indian Super League (ISL) is the top-tier men’s football league in India, organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Since its inception in 2014, the ISL has only grown in stature.
Mostly a very competitive league, the ISL has also provided its fair share of one-sided matches over the years. The record for the biggest win in the Indian Super League belongs to FC Goa. The Gaurs were rampant against Mumbai City FC at home in the 2014-15 season, securing a 7-0 victory. Meanwhile, the Islanders have also earned a few impressive wins in the ISL of their own.
Let us have a look at the biggest wins in the ISL,
Who was the king of ISL?
Former FC Goa superstar and top goalscorer Ferran Corominas is the king of ISL ( Indian Super League ) for his outstanding three seasons with the Gaurs, scoring 48 goals. Having prolific goalscorers like Sunil Chhetri, Roy Krishna, Ian Hume, Stiven Mendoza, Bartholomew Ogbeche and more in ISL, it is often asked, ” who is the king of ISL “.
Will more teams be added to ISL?
Indian Football Team: AIFF launches Project ‘Blue Cubs’ to aid Grassroots Development, Arsene Wenger to visit in May to oversee – “We are in discussion with our (AIFF’s) marketing partners regarding it. There is a thought of implementing relegation once 16 teams are there.
- But no decision has been reached yet,” AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey said.
- Our aim is to have a structured football league, which fulfills all basic AFC guidelines”.
- Since its formation in 2014, the ISL has been a closed league, with promotion and relegation set to be implemented starting in the 2023–24 season and 2024–25 season, respectively, in accordance with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) roadmap that was agreed upon by all parties in 2019.
After the roadmap was accepted in October 2019 at the AFC headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, the league was crowned the top league in the nation. 🚨 | FSDL, the organizers of Hero ISL wants to attain a strength of 16 clubs before introducing relegation in the top-tier of Indian football.
#IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/6GiOgniubi — 90ndstoppage (@90ndstoppage) April 14, 2023 ISL began in 2014 as an eight-team franchise league without promotion and relegation, It progressively grew to include Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, and Bengaluru FC in various editions during the course of its nine-year history,The I-League champions Roundglass Punjab will be eligible to compete in the league if they meet the stringent AFC licencing requirements.
This expansion is planned as part of the implementation of the 2019 AFC strategy, which calls for the league to grow to 12 teams in 2023–24.
How many winners have won the ISL trophy?
Six teams have lifted the Indian Super League football trophy in nine seasons. Champions in 2022-23, ATK Mohun Bagan are the latest addition in the ISL winners list. (Picture by ISL Media) The ninth edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) concluded with ATK Mohun Bagan beating Bengaluru FC via penalty shootout in the final to clinch the ISL 2022-23 title. It was ATK Mohun Bagan’s first ISL title after the Kolkata team faltered at the final hurdle in its debut season back in 2020-21.
How many players can play in ISL?
How many foreign players can play in ISL? –
| Season | Maximum foreigners in the squad | Maximum foreigners in the starting XI |
| 2014 | 11 | 6 |
| 2017-18 | 8 | 5 |
| 2019-20 | 7 (including Asian quota) | 5 |
| 2021-22 | 6 (including Asian quota) | 4 |
According to the existing ISL foreign players rule, teams in the league, from the ISL 2021-22 season onwards, are capable of signing a maximum of six foreigners but one of these players have to be signed through the Asian quota, and they have to be from an AFC affiliated nation.
During an ISL match, teams can have a maximum of four foreigners in the side at any given moment. However, the Asian quota need not be necessarily fulfilled among the overseas players on the field during matches. It goes without saying that an ISL team can also opt to play less than four foreigners in a match.
For example, East Bengal’s former caretaker coach Rennedy Singh named an all-Indian starting XI for the Red and Golds’ ISL 2021-22 match against Jamshedpur FC in January. The new regulations governing the foreign footballers rule came into play when the Indian Super League (ISL) approved the 3+1 foreign players regulation for the upcoming season.
- Prior to that, a maximum of five foreigners could be fielded by a franchise at any given moment.
- The decision was taken during a Football Sports Development Ltd.
- FSDL) meeting attended by its chairperson Nita Ambani and is being communicated with the stakeholders including clubs and the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
The move is expected to boost the prominence and rise of Indian players in the top football league of the country. Prior to the rule change, an ISL team was permitted to sign up to seven international players and play a maximum of five on the field. “The ISL has always exhibited a progressive and adaptive nature to their operations.
Since 2014, ISL has improvised on many fronts with each year and today is yet another such example of ISL’s forward-looking statement on Indian football,” said a football administrator. “The four foreigners regulation will go a long way in redefining Indian football in the years to come. It’s a positive and welcome step that will benefit our Indian players immensely.
The change will certainly open up key positions for Indian players in the lineup,” he said. In 2019, AFC and FIFA recognized the Indian Super League and conferred it with the status of the top football league in the country, relegating the I League to the second division status.
- Since the ISL is now part of the AFC competitive regulations, which administrate the 3+1 foreign player rules, the change in foreign player guidelines in Indian football is an important step towards the Indian league aligning to the Asian football international regulations.
- The decision is an outcome of ISL and its clubs’ aligned vision with the national federation (AIFF) and a result of joint consultation,” the league said.
In May, the AIFF’s executive committee unanimously implemented the “3 (foreigners) + 1 (Asian) recruit rule” for I-League matches from 2020-21 season. In December 2021, however, the AFC lifted the restrictions on the number of foreign imports a club can bring but the AIFF decided to stick to the four foreign players rule for the ISL and even the I League.
- The current 3+1 Foreign Player (sic) rule under which a club can field a maximum of four international players (three players of any nationality and one from an AFC member association) at any given point in time during a match is set to make way for a more augmented combination,” AFC said.
- AIFF wanted to maintain its status quo in order to push out more Indian talent on the pitch.
We are clear in our stand that this is how it will stay,” said Kushal Das, the AIFF general secretary. “There has been a lot of effort to reduce the number of foreigners. The head coach (Igor Stimac) and FSDL (the company which runs ISL) are both against increasing it.” Das also added that it’s possible for AIFF to allow registration of foreign players without hindrance, but will only permit the 3+1 rule in its competitions.
Which club has most fans in ISL?
This article is about the men’s football team. For the women’s team, see Kerala Blasters W.F.C.
| Full name | Kerala Blasters Football Club | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Manjappada (Yellow Army) The Tuskers | ||
| Short name | KBFC, KER | ||
| Founded | 27 May 2014 ; 9 years ago | ||
| Ground | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi, Kerala | ||
| Capacity | 80,000 (Limited to 41,000 by FIFA from 2017) | ||
| Owners | Magnum Sports Private Limited | ||
| Chairman | Nikhil Bhardwaj | ||
| Head coach | Ivan Vukomanović | ||
| League | Indian Super League | ||
| 2022–23 | Indian Super League, 5th of 11 Playoffs : Knockout | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Kerala Blasters Football Club ( Malayalam pronunciation: ( listen ) ), commonly referred to as The Blasters, is an Indian professional football club based in Kochi, Kerala, that competes in the Indian Super League (ISL), the top tier of football in India, The club was established in May 2014 during the inaugural season of the Indian Super League.
- The club played their inaugural match on 13 October 2014, losing 1–0 to NorthEast United,
- The Blasters are the three-time runners-up of the Indian Super League.
- They first entered the final in 2014, where they lost 1–0 to ATK after an injury-time goal from them.
- In 2016, they were again defeated 4–3 by ATK, this time through penalties in the final.
The club entered the final for the third time in 2022, where they were defeated 3–1 by Hyderabad FC through penalties. The Blasters play home games at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi. In most of the seasons since the club’s founding, Kerala Blasters have held the record for the highest league attendance, regularly attracting spectators of over 30,000 per game.
- The Blasters share a rivalry with fellow South Indian neighbours Bengaluru FC and Chennaiyin FC, with whom they contest in the South Indian Derby,
- The Blasters are one of the most widely supported clubs in Asia and have one of the largest social media following among football clubs from the continent.
The club is also known for their fan base, including the supporters group called Manjappada, which has gained a reputational for being one of the most vocal and passionate fan clubs in Asia. The club’s crest features an elephant holding a football with its trunk, denoting Kerala’s deep connection with the sport.
Why did ISL fail in India?
Faded Gold – It is no secret that Indians love their football; it is just that they usually don’t love Indian football. Even before the ISL started making waves ahead of its launch in 2014, there was no shortage of passion among Indians for absorbing football and its concomitant commercial offerings.
- You would do well to stroll across any of the social hotspots in India’s metropolitan cities and not notice any items of merchandise expressing allegiance to the likes of Manchester United or Chelsea.
- For my part, I have never missed a single minute of footballing action whenever FC Barcelona have taken to the field over the last decade.
So, when the ISL lured football fans like myself — otherwise too occupied by the glamour of European football to bother about the domestic players back home — by bringing in some giants of days gone by, the excitement was palpable. Watching an Alessandro Del Piero strut his stuff in Delhi after dazzling legions of Juventus devotees in Turin was a special sight. 
Alessandro Del Piero After all, world-class talents were finally exhibiting their skills on the pitches of India, alongside the country’s very own. Big names from the likes of Steven Gerrard to Kaka to Ronaldinho were being linked to an ISL move as their prime in Europe neared an end.
- Unfortunately for the ISL and Indian football, the formula of importing gold dust lost its sheen after the first three years.
- Not only did fewer international players (with lesser repute than their predecessors) make it to the ISL after 2016, but even those who came were no longer capable of playing anywhere near their best.
The blueprint of establishing a new league’s popularity on the pedigree of footballing icons that had paid such great dividends in the United States of America (through Major League Soccer) soon fizzled out in India as legends realised that heading to the ISL was simply not worth their while.
Is ISL successful in India?
The popularity of football in India is propelled by the ISL – There is no question that the Indian Super League has had a profoundly positive impact on Indian football as a whole, and will continue to propel the popularity of football in India to new heights over the next many years.
With that said, as we have disclosed in this article, the league has financial problems which must be addressed to ensure the profitability of the clubs over the long-term. ISL clubs must renegotiate the exorbitant franchise fees that they pay to the league owners when these fees are up for renewal in the 2024-2025 season of the Super League.
If that happens, and if the interest and attendance of the league continue to grow, ISL clubs may have a chance to augment their profits in the coming years, which will be beneficial, not only for the league, but for football fans and for the sport in India as a whole.
Who can win Ballon d or 2023?
Ronaldo predicted the 2023 Ballon d’Or winner. Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are considered to be the top contenders. – With the Ballon d’Or considered to be among the most prestigious awards in world football, the 67th annual ceremony is scheduled for October 30 and nominees will be announced on September 6. 
Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are the Ballon d’Or 2023 favourites. Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are the leading contenders for the 2022-23 season. While record-time winner Messi is still a contender, his long-time Ballon d’Or rival Cristiano Ronaldo is already out of the picture.
Who is better Messi or Ronaldo?
Who is better Messi Or Ronaldo? – Ronaldo has scored a record number of international goals and appearances, but Messi has won more Ballon d’Or awards (7). Messi has spent most of his playing career in Spain and France, while Ronaldo has played in Portugal, England, Spain, and Italy.
Has Haaland won a Golden Boot?
Erling Haaland Wins UEFA Champions League Golden Boot With 12 Goals. Erling Haaland won the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League Golden Boot award after averaging more than one goal per game in this season’s tournament.
Who was the king of ISL?
Former FC Goa superstar and top goalscorer Ferran Corominas is the king of ISL ( Indian Super League ) for his outstanding three seasons with the Gaurs, scoring 48 goals. Having prolific goalscorers like Sunil Chhetri, Roy Krishna, Ian Hume, Stiven Mendoza, Bartholomew Ogbeche and more in ISL, it is often asked, ” who is the king of ISL “.
Which club has most fans in ISL?
This article is about the men’s football team. For the women’s team, see Kerala Blasters W.F.C.
| Full name | Kerala Blasters Football Club | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Manjappada (Yellow Army) The Tuskers | ||
| Short name | KBFC, KER | ||
| Founded | 27 May 2014 ; 9 years ago | ||
| Ground | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi, Kerala | ||
| Capacity | 80,000 (Limited to 41,000 by FIFA from 2017) | ||
| Owners | Magnum Sports Private Limited | ||
| Chairman | Nikhil Bhardwaj | ||
| Head coach | Ivan Vukomanović | ||
| League | Indian Super League | ||
| 2022–23 | Indian Super League, 5th of 11 Playoffs : Knockout | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Kerala Blasters Football Club ( Malayalam pronunciation: ( listen ) ), commonly referred to as The Blasters, is an Indian professional football club based in Kochi, Kerala, that competes in the Indian Super League (ISL), the top tier of football in India, The club was established in May 2014 during the inaugural season of the Indian Super League.
The club played their inaugural match on 13 October 2014, losing 1–0 to NorthEast United, The Blasters are the three-time runners-up of the Indian Super League. They first entered the final in 2014, where they lost 1–0 to ATK after an injury-time goal from them. In 2016, they were again defeated 4–3 by ATK, this time through penalties in the final.
The club entered the final for the third time in 2022, where they were defeated 3–1 by Hyderabad FC through penalties. The Blasters play home games at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi. In most of the seasons since the club’s founding, Kerala Blasters have held the record for the highest league attendance, regularly attracting spectators of over 30,000 per game.
The Blasters share a rivalry with fellow South Indian neighbours Bengaluru FC and Chennaiyin FC, with whom they contest in the South Indian Derby, The Blasters are one of the most widely supported clubs in Asia and have one of the largest social media following among football clubs from the continent.
The club is also known for their fan base, including the supporters group called Manjappada, which has gained a reputational for being one of the most vocal and passionate fan clubs in Asia. The club’s crest features an elephant holding a football with its trunk, denoting Kerala’s deep connection with the sport.
Who is the best player in India football?
Sunil Chhetri – Sunil Chhetri is by far the most famous footballer in India. He is widely regarded as the greatest Indian football player of all time and has achieved plenty of success with the Indian football team. Chhetri is the highest goal-scorer in the history of the Indian national team and has scored 85 goals in 133 matches.
- The Indian captain is the third-highest active international goal-scorer after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
- He has a goal-scoring ratio of 0.64 goals per game which is higher than both Messi and Ronaldo.
- Also Read: Sunil Chhetri vs Messi Chhetri began his career playing for Tata Football Academy before he joined Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan.
He spent two seasons there without much prominence and then secured a move to East Bengal where he made nearly 150 appearances between 2002 and 2007. Chhetri had also moved to Portugal to play for the B side of Sporting Club de Portugal. However, he didn’t make any appearances due to injury and returned home to India instead.
Chhetri has also played for Major League Soccer side Kansas City Wizards. The 38-year-old has been with Bengaluru FC and has captained them since 2013. He has won both the I League as well as the Indian Super League with the team and Chhetri has also represented Mumbai City FC. Chhetri also holds the record for being the second-highest goal scorer in the ISL with 56 goals so far in 135 appearances.
Chhetri has received the Arjuna Award, the Padma Shri and the Khel Ratna Award for his services to the sport of football in India. There is no doubt that Chhetri is the best Indian footballer of all time.
Who is leading the Golden Glove in ISL?
ISL Golden Glove 2022-23 standings –
| Rank | Player | Club | Matches Played | Clean Sheets | Minutes/Goal | Saves | Goals conceded |
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| 1 | Vishal Kaith | ATK Mohun Bagan | 24 | 12 | 115.53 | 67 | 19 |
| 2 | Gurmeet Singh | Hyderabad FC | 14 | 7 | 143.33 | 41 | 9 |
| 3 | Phurba Lachenpa | Mumbai City FC | 22 | 7 | 87.39 | 64 | 23 |
| 4 | Gurpreet Singh Sandhu | Bengaluru FC | 24 | 7 | 82.52 | 71 | 27 |
| 5 | Prabhsukhan Gill | Kerala Blasters FC | 19 | 4 | 61.36 | 40 | 28 |
| 6 | Dheeraj Moirangthem | FC Goa | 19 | 4 | 49.44 | 37 | 34 |
| 7 | Rehenesh TP | Jamshedpur FC | 11 | 3 | 58.24 | 27 | 17 |
| 8 | Kamaljit Singh | East Bengal FC | 17 | 3 | 47.81 | 54 | 32 |
| 9 | Samik Mitra | Chennaiyin FC | 10 | 2 | 56.25 | 27 | 16 |
| 10 | Amrinder Singh | Odisha FC | 21 | 2 | 55.59 | 55 | 34 |
Czech goalkeeper Jan Seda won the inaugural ISL Golden Glove award in 2014, as he kept six clean sheets for FC Goa in 14 appearances. Cameroonian Apoula Edel bagged the award in 2015, representing Chennaiyin FC and keeping six clean sheets in 13 matches.
- Former Mumbai City FC goalkeeper Amrinder Singh became the first Indian to win the Golden Glove award in 2016 with five clean sheets in six matches.
- Interestingly, he played 540 minutes in that edition – the bare minimum to be in contention for the award.
- Since then, Indian goalies have won every edition of the Golden Glove award.
Much of it can be attributed towards ISL teams preferring Indian goalkeepers and keeping their overseas quota for outfield positions. Former India international Subrata Paul, representing Jamshedpur FC, walked away with the Golden Glove in the 2017-18 edition while Bengaluru FC ace Gurpreet Singh Sandhu clinched the award in 2018-19 and 2019-20, making him the only goalkeeper to have won the ISL Golden Glove twice. Football IND
