ISL 2024-25: Top 10 most valuable Goalkeeping duo's

These shot-stoppers are highly rated in the ISL.

Goalkeepers are often the most underrated players on a football team given their restricted movement area between the sticks and inside the box. ISL has seen the rise of some great goalkeepers who have become an asset for their teams.

In the history of the Ballon d’Or, only Soviet goalkeeping legend, Lev Yashin, has won this prestigious award. Despite many goalkeepers giving their best to win trophies for their clubs, they often go unrecognized.

The position can make you a hero in one game, and in the next, there’s a chance you could become a villain in the eyes of fans due to a small mistake. There’s hardly any opportunity for the team to correct a mistake if it’s made by the goalkeeper.

As Artur Boruc from Poland once said, “Being a goalkeeper is like being the guy in the military who makes the bombs—one mistake and everyone gets blown up.”

In the context of Indian football, many goalkeepers are emerging. Initially, the position was often reserved for foreign players. However, with the limit on the number of foreign players in the league now set to four, all clubs have been compelled to field an Indian goalkeeper.

Several goalkeepers have impressed clubs and crowds with their brilliant performances, reflexes, and shot-stopping abilities. By bravely standing their ground, they have led their clubs to victories and silverware.

Here are the top ten most valuable goalkeeping duos from the Indian Super League (ISL) (Player values by transfermakt)

10. Albino Gomes and Vishal Yadav (Jamshedpur FC) – INR 1.6 Cr

Albino Gomes joined Jamshedpur FC to replace Rehenesh TP, who left the club this year. The 30-year-old goalkeeper previously played for Sreenidi Deccan FC, who finished second in the league.

Backup keeper, Vishal Yadav has been with Jamshedpur FC since the 2020-21 season and has played only 12 ISL games so far.

9. Sachin Suresh and Nora Fernandes (Kerala Blasters FC) – INR 1.6 Cr 

Sachin Suresh debuted for Kerala Blasters FC in 2023 against Bengaluru FC and became a regular for the team. In his 16 games, he kept five clean sheets and made 33 saves before a shoulder injury sidelined him for the second half of the season.

Nora Fernandes, joined the Blasters this season on a three-year contract. He was with the I-league side of Aizawl FC earlier and made 17 appearances for them.

8. Mohammad Nawaz and Samik Mitra (Chennaiyin FC) – INR 1.8 Cr 

Mohammad Nawaz joined Chennaiyin FC from Mumbai City FC for more playtime. In the 2019-20 season, Nawaz impressed with his performances, making 42 saves in 20 matches for the Gaurs. He led FC Goa to the ISL League Winners’ Shield helping them become the first Indian club to qualify for the AFC Champions League group stage.

Samik Mitra, who has been with Chennaiyin since 2020, started the initial games this season and is expected to be the first-choice keeper.

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7. Muheet Shabir and Ravi Kumar (Punjab FC) – INR 2 Cr

Punjab FC’s goalkeeping duo is among the nation’s most promising pairs. Muheet Shabir joined the club after an impressive season with Real Kashmir in the I-League. Ravi Kumar on the other hand, started 16 games for Punjab FC in ISL 2023-24, keeping two clean sheets and making 47 saves.

6. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Lalthuammawia Ralte (Bengaluru FC) – INR 2.2 Cr 

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, the first-choice goalkeeper for the Indian football team and Bengaluru FC was paired with Lalthuammawia Ralte this season. Ralte was the main goalkeeper for Odisha FC in the 2023 Super Cup final, where they lost 2-3 to East Bengal. However, he did not get enough playtime with his former team in the ISL.

5. Prabhsukhan Singh Gill and Debjit Majumder (East Bengal FC) – INR 2.4 Cr 

Prabhsukhan Singh Gill joined East Bengal in 2023 from Kerala Blasters. This season, the goalie seems off his game and is visibly struggling to keep up, as his mistake led to a late winning goal against Kerala Blasters in the Torchbearers’ second ISL 2024-25 game.

The experienced Debjit Majumder, joined East Bengal this year. Debjit helped his former team Chennaiyin FC to reach the playoffs in the last ISL season. His heroic performance in the 2016 ISL final helped Atletico de Kolkata win the ISL title.

4. Gurmeet Singh and Mirshad Michu (NorthEast United FC) – INR 2.6 Cr 

Gurmeet’s heroic performances helped NorthEast United FC win their first silverware, the Durand Cup. He joined his former club Highlanders from Hyderabad FC, a club facing financial struggles in the previous season.

Mirshad Michu was initially the first choice for Spanish coach Juan Pedro Benali. However, after the arrival of Gurmeet, Benali approached for a rotation policy. This season, Mirshad only started in one in the Durand Cup and may get opportunities soon.

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3. Amrinder Singh and Kamaljit Singh (Odisha FC) – INR 3 Cr

Amrinder Singh is one of the finest goalkeepers in the nation. The 31-year-old joined Odisha FC in 2022, and in his second season with the club, his outstanding performances helped the Juggernauts reach the semifinals for the first time. Amrinder also led his team to their first silverware, the Super Cup, in 2023.

On the other hand, Kamaljit Singh, an experienced Indian goalkeeper, joined Odisha FC after not getting enough opportunities with East Bengal. However, with Amrinder as the first choice, it will be difficult for Kamaljit to secure the starting spot.

2. Phurba Lachenpa and Rehenesh TP (Mumbai City FC) – INR 4 Cr  

Phurba Lachenpa, the custodian of Mumbai City FC, won the Golden Glove award in the previous season of the ISL, achieving nine clean sheets with 42 saves in his name

Rehenesh TP made his ISL debut against FC Goa on October 19, 2014. He replaced Greek goalkeeper Alexandros Tzorvas and made headlines. With Mumbai City FC, it seems he can get more chances like he did with his previous teams, NorthEast United FC and Jamshedpur FC.

1. Vishal Kaith and Dheeraj Singh (Mohun Bagan Super Giant) – INR 4.2 Cr

Mohun Bagan Super Giant have the best duo of Indian goalkeepers. Vishal Kaith is the indisputable first-choice custodian for the Mariners. This year, his heroic performance in the penalty shootout during the Durand Cup led his team to the finals.

Dheeraj Singh, who captained the Indian team in the 2017 U-17 World Cup held in India, joined Mohun Bagan from FC Goa this year.

Previously, the Manipuri goalkeeper won the ISL title with the same team but did not get a chance to play a single match. During his time with FC Goa, the 24-year-old goalkeeper also won the Durand Cup in 2021.

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