Jamshedpur FC's top 10 greatest players: Ranked

Greg Stewart won the ISL Golden Ball during the 2021-22 season.

Ever since their inception into the Indian Super League, Jamshedpur FC have emerged as an entertaining team that has featured some of the finest names in Asian and Indian football. Despite the club making it to the ISL semi-finals only twice in eight years, the Steel City team is known for its massive fanbase that never leaves any stone unturned to cheer for their team in the Furnace.

Jamshedpur FC have witnessed a series of eras and legacies being left behind by different players, who have etched their names not only in the club’s hall of fame but also in the hearts and souls of every Red Miner.

In this feature article, we shall take you on a ride all over this planet to find out the top 10 best players who have ever worn the Jamshedpur FC jersey.

10. Pronay Halder

The Red Miners’ faithful, Pronay Halder, has been one of the most indispensable players in Jamshedpur FC’s history. Hardly have we ever seen another player on loan making everyone in the club fall in love with his performance. He played an integral role in helping Jamshedpur FC win the ISL Shield in the 2020-21 season.

After he returned back to Mohun Bagan, Jamshedpur FC started missing his presence in the midfield, so the Red Miners had to bring back Halder to fix their problems. He may have been injured for months, but he has never failed to step up for the team when it matters the most.

9. Jordan Murray

The Australian striker was signed by Jamshedpur to play as a substitute for Nerijus Valskis, who was coming after clinching the Golden Boot in ISL. But Murray’s performance was far more extraordinary to secure him a spot in the playing 11. He was a live wire for Jamshedpur in their Shield-winning campaign.

Murray reunited with his former team again this season, and his presence injected a different level of enthusiasm and energy into the squad. From scoring those volleys to netting the winners, he has emerged as a local fan favourite in the Steel City.

8. TP Rehenesh

Another player from the iconic Shield-winning campaign of Jamshedpur FC, Rehenesh TP, had big boots to fill after the departure of Subrata Paul. The Malayali custodian from Kozhikode stood up to the expectations of Owen Coyle and delivered a fantastic performance between the sticks for the Red Miners.

In his second season with the Red Miners, he was fortunate to clinch the ISL Shield. After a series of turmoil, Rehenesh bid adieu to the Steel City to join the Islanders last season.

7. Javier Hernandez

Many may wonder if just a solitary season in the Steel City grants Javi the luxury to find his name in this elite list. Such has been the performance of Javier Hernandez for the Red Miners this season. The captain of Jamshedpur FC led his team from the front to help them secure a spot in the ISL semi-finals and Kalinga Super Cup finals.

One of the most decorated foreign players in ISL history has time and again proved his brilliance in the field. Javi has been ageing like a fine wine, and he would be looking forward to yet another successful season ahead with the Red Miners.

6. Stephen Eze

Jamshedpur FC’s pillar of strength, Stephen Eze, has been the cornerstone player for the Red Miners this season. Not only does he offer defensive impregnability, but he is also a threat during set pieces. His knack for scoring crucial goals makes him a valuable asset for the squad.

The Nigerian international made his mark in Indian football with Jamshedpur FC during Owen Coyle’s first season in the Steel City. He later reunited with the Scottish gaffer at Queens Park before embarking on a voyage back to India to don the Jamshedpur FC jersey again.

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5. Daniel Chima Chukwu

The all-time leading goalscorer of Jamshedpur FC, Daniel Chima Chukwu, makes it to this elite list without even the slightest of hesitation. From merely being an East Bengal reject to becoming an attacking superpower at Jamshedpur, no wonder, Chukwu has been one of the Red Miners’ best African signings ever.

He made 55 appearances for Jamshedpur FC and found the back of the net 21 times. From scoring a hat-trick against the Nizams to sealing victories for the Red Miners, he has been one of the most loyal players to play for Jamshedpur FC.

4. Subrata Paul

The Spiderman of Indian football, Subrata Paul, returned back to the city that gave wings to his footballing dreams after the inception of Jamshedpur FC into the ISL back in 2017. The 6 feet 1 inch tall goalkeeper has left an indelible mark in Jamshedpur FC’s history books.

He made Jamshedpur FC’s debut season in the top flight memorable after his reflexes between the sticks earned him the ISL Golden Glove award. He continued with the Red Miners for the first three seasons before bidding adieu to the Steel City.

3. Peter Hartley

Over the years, Jamshedpur FC have had several captains, but Peter Hartley is the first and only captain in the club’s history to win silverware for the Red Miners. The English centre back brought a new wave of revolution to the club. His ability to marshal his team during nervy moments totally made Jamshedpur FC appear a different team on the pitch.

After accumulating vast experience in reputed clubs like Plymouth Argyle and Sunderland, he took a flight to India to lead the Red Miners. Though his discipline and short temper cost the team a few times, it made the team adopt a fearless brand of football and played a crucial role in winning the ISL Shield 2021-22.

2. Tiri

Jamshedpur FC’s first-ever captain, Jose Luis Espinosa Arroyo aka Tiri, has been a product of the Cadiz youth academy in Spain. After his stints with Atletico Madrid, he made a move to the City of Joy after signing for ATK and winning the ISL in his debut season under Jose Molina.

He has made 49 appearances for the Red Miners. Apart from offering defensive stability, he also contributed during set pieces for the Red Miners. The trio of Tiri-Memo-Paul became a fan favourite in the Steel City.

1. Greg Stewart

The Scottish maestro spent only a solitary season in the Steel City, but his impact was beyond any adjectives. After exercising his footballing prowess with teams like Birmingham City and Rangers, he made a move to Jamshedpur FC in 2021.

His curly strikes and golazos took the Indian top flight by storm. In just 21 appearances, he scored 10 goals and also contributed 10 assists. For his exemplary performances, he was adjudged the “Golden Ball” winner and helped Jamshedpur FC to win the ISL Shield in the 2021-22 season.

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