ISL 2024-25: Mohammed Sanan, Jamie Maclaren highlight Matchweek 16 Team of the Week

Many Indian players impressed in the ISL game week 16.

The 16th Gameweek of the 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) unboxed some high quality matches coupled with a few shocking results. Hyderabad FC left it late to rescue a point against FC Goa away from home in the first game before Odisha FC came back from 2-0 down to 2-2 within a span of few minutes in the dying moments of the second half against Chennaiyin FC.

The third game witnessed a dramatic affair between Punjab FC and NorthEast United as both sides shared spoils. Bengaluru FC were handed an upset by Mohammedan SC at home with a 0-1 win before Mohun Bagan completed the league double over East Bengal with yet another derby win. Jamshedpur FC troubled Mumbai City FC and recorded a 0-3 win in the city of dreams. 

On that note, let us take a look at Khel Now’s team of the week for game week 16.

Formation: 4-4-2

GK – Padam Chettri (Mohammedan SC)

Padam Chhetri put up a memorable performance against Bengaluru FC in ISL this week away from home. He kept Bengaluru’s star-studded attacking line-up at bay with his heroics under the bar and helped Mohammedan SC pull off an upset. Chhetri made three saves, including two from inside the box along with two punches and high claims each. He also made three clearances as well and soaked in all the pressure that the home side put at him.

RB – Asish Rai (Mohun Bagan SG)

The Indian international was one of the top-performing Indian players this week in ISL. Asish Rai created the winning goal in the iconic Kolkata derby when he set up Jamie Maclaren for the only goal of the match. He made bombing runs forward and also tracked back in time to help out his teammates. Rai recorded two blocks and one interception while winning all of his aerial duels. Additionally, he executed two key passes and had a shot on target as well.

CB – Florent Ogier (Mohammedan SC)

Florent Ogier makes his second consecutive appearance in Khel now’s ISL team of the week. He stood tall in the heart of Mohammedan SC’s backline and cleared away everything that the home threw at him. He was at the top of his game and looked very confident. Ogier made eighth massive clearances, three blocks, two interceptions and tackles each alongside a crucial goal-line clearance. He also won the majority of his aerial and ground duels while completing 83% of his passes.

CB – Joe Zoherliana (Mohammedan SC)

Joe Zoherliana has formed a formidable partnership with Florent Ogier at the back and the results are there for everyone to see. Joe has played a crucial role in keeping two back-to-back clean sheets for the Black panthers and deserves a lot of appreciation for his never-say-die attitude. Zoherliana made nine clearances, the highest by any defender this week and also made two blocks in the process.

LB – Aakash Sangwan (FC Goa)

The left-back put in a really good shift at the back for FC Goa this week. He made notable contributions on both ends of the pitch. Sangwan made six clearances alongside two tackles and blocks each while completing 88% of his passes. Aakash won a lot of aerial and ground duels, executed a key pass and also came very close to scoring a goal, but ended up hitting the woodwork.

RM –  Imran Khan (Jamshedpur FC)

Imran Khan was one of the most impressive performers this week. He turned up the ante on the right flank with his creativity and silky moves. He continuously kept on putting dangerous-looking balls into the box and eventually racked up an assist when Mohammed Sanan put one of his crosses into the back of the net. The right winger has been one of the vital cogs for Khalid Jamil’s Jamshedpur FC. He executed two key passes with a passing accuracy of 87%.

CM – Connor Shields (Chennaiyin FC)

Connor Shields pulled the strings with perfection for Chennaiyin FC this week and has formed a strong partnership with Wilmar Jordan upfront. The Scottish midfielder has continuously dropped in exceptional performances in the middle of the park. Shields has created seven big chances in the league while recording six assists, including two assists in just the last game. He maintained a passing accuracy of 93% while recording four key passes. 

CM – Issac Vanmalsawma (Hyderabad FC)

Issac dropped a wonderful performance in his 100 ISL game and helped Hyderabad FC secure a point from the jaws of defeat. The midfielder set up Alan Paulista for the equaliser in the 91st minute and turned the game on its head. The 28-year-old completed 90% of his passes, including five key passes. He also made two clearances and interceptions each. Issac controlled the tempo of the game with his vision and composure in the middle.

LM – Mohammed Sanan (Jamshedpur FC)

Mohammad Sanan makes his second appearance in the ISL team of the week. He was a livewire on the left flank for Jamshedpur FC and created a lot of problems for the opponent defenders. He used his pace and trickery to outsmart Mumbai City FC. Sanan made crucial runs into the box and struck the opening goal in the process. He executed 84% of his passes to perfection while making three clearances.

ST – Wilmar Jordan (Chennaiyin FC)

The Colombian striker was on the scoresheet twice for Chennaiyin FC this week. He combined really well with Connor Shields to tear Odisha FC’s backline into two halves and scored two goals in quick succession. Jordan has been consistently finding the back of the net this season and is currently ranked third in the Golden Boot race with eight strikes. He hit the woodwork once and missed two big chances while recording four important clearances.

ST – Jamie Maclaren (Mohun Bagan SG)

Jamie Maclaren makes his first ISL team-of-the-week appearance. Bagan’s Australian import made it to the history books by scoring his first-ever Kolkata derby goal in Guwahati. The target man from down under helped Mohun Bagan secure the bragging rights in the biggest game of the season with an early strike. He now has seven goal contributions in the Indian top flight with six goals and an assist so far.

For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Whatsapp & Telegram.