Indian Football Team Player Watch: Rahul Bheke, Naorem Roshan Singh impress; Lallianzualla Chhangte needs fresh ideas

Some notable players from the Indian football team showed some real promise this week in ISL.

Following the conclusion of matchweek 23, Khel Now is back with another analysis of the Indian football team players. The 25-man squad who represented the nation in the match against Malaysia in an international friendly were under the microscope this week.

The following report has been prepared based on the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match week 23 to keep the players’ performance updated. It also presents fans with an opportunity to keep an eye on the upcoming international assignments.

The performances of the 23 players will continue until match week 23 of ISL.

Amrinder Singh – 6

He conceded a very late goal against Mohun Bagan Super Giant this past week, which leaves Odisha’s playoff hopes hanging by a thread. Despite a challenging night, the Juggernauts shot-stopper made eight saves keeping his side in the game till full-time stoppage time.

Aakash Sangwan – 6

Sangwan came back into the FC Goa side and put on a solid performance at left-back for Manolo Marquez’s side. Apart from picking up a yellow card in the 88th minute against the Tuskers, Sangwan gave a good account of himself and heads into the playoffs with huge expectations.

Anwar Ali – 6

Ali had a good game against Punjab FC and proved why he is a starting eleven player under coach Oscar Bruzon. He marshalled the Torchbearers’ defence pretty well and warded off any threats in the penalty box as East Bengal still holds a mathematical chance of making the ISL playoffs. 

Asish Rai – 6.5

The Mohun Bagan Super Giant right-back put in another first-class performance for his side, on a night they won the ISL shield. Apart from completing 30 passes successfully on a night where he helped them record their 14th clean sheet of the season. While he was taken off in the 78th minute, Rai has shown his quality this season.

Brandon Fernandes – 5.5

Deployed in the heart of midfield as a centre midfielder, Fernandes failed to impress in a 0-0 draw against Hyderabad FC.

Chinglensana Singh Konsham – 6.5

Played well during the 90 minutes and was solid en route to helping his side keep a clean sheet.

Edmund Lalrindika – N/A

Farukh Chaudhary – N/A

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu – NA

Jeakson Singh Thounaojam – N/A

Lalengmawia – 7

Apuia was all-action against Odisha FC and snuffed out any dangers before they occured. He attempted three shots against Amrinder Singh on a night when Mohun Bagan made history by becoming back-to-back ISL shield winners.

Lallianzuala Chhangte – 5

The Mumbai City FC captain disappointed on a night of immense significance as he only managed six shots. While he was the most creative and attacking player for his side, he failed to trouble Hyderabad on a night when victory would have made their playoff dreams a reality.

Liston Colaco – 6

Liston had a rare night where he didn’t record any goal contributions. While he played 86 minutes, he only managed to take three shots in an otherwise uneventful game until stoppage time before Dimitri Petratos’s winner.

Manvir Singh – 6.5

Manvir did have a good game against Odisha FC. He made a vital contribution with a lovely set assist for Petratos to rifle home a 90+3 minute winner. He also managed to take four shots in a game of very fine margins.

Mehtab Singh – 5.5

He completed 68 accurate passes, and kept things solid at the back for Mumbai. He also made a tackle and kept Hyderabad FC from troubling the goal a lot, in a game of fine margins.

Rahul Bheke –  6

Bheke was rock solid for the Blues against NorthEast United FC. Apart from picking up a yellow card late in the game, he had a relatively easier game and swatted away any danger.

Roshan Singh Naorem – 6.5

Roshan Singh was back to his best against the Highlanders and was rock solid for Bengaluru. Apart from committing 3 fouls, he made eight accurate passes and also tackled once. He also helped his side keep a valuable clean sheet alongside Bheke.

Subhasish Bose – 6.5

Bose was once again rock solid for Mohun Bagan and made two tackles while making 46 accurate passes.

Suresh Singh Wangjam – 6.5

Suresh was again showing his full quality and played the entire 82 minutes before his substitution. He once again was the man who did the dirty work in the heart of midfield and snuffed any danger from the Highlanders.

Vishal Kaith – 7

Vishal Kaith clinched his record 14th clean sheet of the season this week in ISL and made two saves in a rather quiet game.

Thoiba Singh – 5.5

Thoiba was ineffective for his side against Mohun Bagan and was unable to deal any significant damage on the night.

Hmingthanmawia Ralte – 6.5

Valpuia made six tackles, while conceding only one foul and successfully making 35 passes in the match. He was immense in the Hyderabad midfield which restricted the ultra attacking Mumbai City FC attack.

Sandesh Jhingan – 6.5

Jhingan played the entire 90 minutes while making one tackle and restricting the influence of the Kerala Blasters FC attack. He also ensured that the Gaurs secured a well-earned clean sheet in a game which ended Kerala’s playoff hopes.

Jithin MS – 5.5

Jithin came on as a substitute against Bengaluru but was not able to be the creative spark for his side after coming on in the 64th minute.

Vibin Mohanan – 6

Vibin was a huge bright spot in his side’s loss to FC Goa. Apart from mustering up only one shot in the game, he made great runs into the box. However, no followed up on his teasing yet dangerous deliveries across the six-yard box.

Irfan Yadwad – N/A

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