ISL 2026-27: Top 10 Indian players from Matchweek 1
Jithin MS scored the winner for NorthEast United against Mohun Bagan SG.
The Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 is back in an all-new avatar. The first gameweek came up with a lot of entertainment and nail-biting encounters. As we wrap up the opening gameweek of the season, Khel Now is back with another analysis of the Indian football players.
This time the names of top ten Indian players have been listed below.
This report has been prepared based on the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 gameweek 1 to keep a track of the players’ performance while keeping an eye on the upcoming international assignments.
The top ten players of this week are as follows.
Gurmeet Singh – 9/10
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Gurmeet Singh was undoubtedly the best Indian player of the first gameweek. Singh stood strong between the sticks and did not allow a star-studded Mohun Bagan side to get past him.
He made six saves, the most by any goalkeeper in the first matchweek. Three of his saves came from inside the box while the remaining three were long rangers.
His performance was the point of difference between the two sides as NorthEast United secured all three points.
Jithin MS – 8/10
Jithin MS turned the tables right at the end of the game against Mohun Bagan and secured all three points for his side in the season opener.
Jithin came off the bench in the second half and looked good with his movements with the ball. He used his pace to outplay the defenders and then found himself at the right spot at the right time to put the ball past the keeper in the 91st minute.
Ryan Williams – 7.5/10
Ryan Williams put in a match winning performance for Bengaluru FC up front. Williams recorded five key passes, the most by any player this week.
The right winger also had a shot on target and created multiple chances for the Blues with his pace and trickery.
He completed 95% of his passes and even set up Borja Martinez for the opening goal for his side. Williams is one of the finest players in the league and is expected to make the headlines in the matches to come.
Soham Varshneya – 7.5/10
Soham Varshneya came up with the match winning moment for Bengaluru FC in their opening clash against SC Delhi, Varshneya came off the bench in the 74th minute and had a game to remember.
He was a livewire in the attacking half for the Blues and registered two shots on target along with a passing accuracy of 88% and two key passes. Soham put in a first time cross into the box and found Menno Koch who headed it home to win the game for the Blues.
Irfan Yadwad – 7.5/10
Irfan Yadwad also put in a performance worthy of a mention this week. He was a standout performer for Chennaiyin FC as they shared spoils with FC Goa in their opening game.
Yadwad scored the opening goal for Marina Machans with a shot from the edge of the box. He even tracked back and made five important defensive contributions.
Vibin Mohanan – 7.5/10
The Kerala Blasters’ skipper put in a real captain’s performance in the middle of the park and led his side to a thumping start in the Indian top-flight.
Vibin looked very dangerous with the ball and created multiple attacking chances. He used his creativity to perfection and recorded two key passes while maintaining an accuracy of nearly 80%. Moreover, he also scored a goal as the Blasters recorded a 0-2 win away from home.
Ricky Shabong – 7.5/10
Ricky Shabong put up an all-round performance for Punjab FC in the middle of the park. Shabong pulled the strings with perfection and played like a workhorse and guided his side to an important win at home.
He completed 41 passes with an accuracy of above 90%, including one key pass. Ricky was everywhere on the pitch and even managed to win all of his ground and aerial duels.
Gaurav Bora – 7/10
Gaurav Bora came off the bench and recorded a dream debut for Churchill Brothers against a mighty Mumbai City FC side.
Bora looked ever so strong in the backline and scored a goal within just 11 minutes of coming on. He won all of his aerial duels and recorded one clearance and ball recovery each.
Bora used his physical presence to advantage and helped the ISL debutants get off to a memorable start in the league.
Mohammad Nawaz – 7/10
Mohammad Nawaz also came up with a crucial performance under the bar for Chennaiyin FC. Nawaz contained the danger created by FC Goa’s offensive unit on multiple occasions and recorded five saves in the process, the second highest by a keeper this week.
He even came off his line and cleared away the danger while recording a punch out, ten ball recoveries and two saves from inside the box.
Muhammad Uvais – 7/10
Muhammad Uvais also put up an encouraging performance in the first game of the season. Uvais looked strong from the get-go and put in a curling ball inside the box for Messi Bouli to open the scoring with just 39 seconds on the clock against Odisha.
Apart from an assist, the left back made three ball recoveries, six clearances, and one interception while winning all of his aerial duels.
Which team leads the ISL 2026-27 points table after matchweek 1?
Kerala Blasters FC lead the ISL 2026-27 points table after matchweek 1.
Which team sits at the bottom of ISL 2026-27 points table after matchweek 1?
Inter Kashi sits at the bottom of ISL 2026-27 points table following the end of matchweek 1.
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