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Hans Mulder: The Dutch-Spanish midfielder, who is known for dissecting the midfield and creating attacks with vivid fluency, has played 40 matches in the league. The midfielder has shrugged off his image as an ideal number six and has started to push more into the attacking half to score goals. (Source: PTI)
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Arnab Mondal: A defensive stalwart, Arnab Mondal, has won two ISL titles with ATK, the latest of which was won last year as he marshalled the Kolkata club's defense expertly. However, Arnab Mondal, who has played as many as 40 matches so far, would stay at East Bengal instead of joining the Indian Super League club ATK this season. (Source: PTI)
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Borja Fernández: Commonly known as Borja (born 14 January 1981), Borja Fernández a Spanish footballer has played as many as 46 matches (equalling Iain Hume) in the Indian Super League. Playing for Atletico de Kolkata, Borja has scored two goals for the team. He was a part of the Kolkata when Atletico de Kolkata lifted the trophy of the Hero ISL in 2014. He was an integral figure in the midfield for ATK last season as well. (Source: PTI)
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Cedric Hengbart: Dependable defender, Cedric Hengbart’s positioning, game reading, and pace make him one of the most promising players in the league. The 35-year-old also has an eye for goal and boasts an impressive goal-scoring tally for a defender. Hengbart, who has played 42 matches so far, was also instrumental in Kerala Blasters FC reaching the Hero ISL 2014 final. (Source: PTI)
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Iain Hume: The hero of the first season of Kerala Blasters, Iain Hume has returned to the Kerala side after his two seasons stint with Atletico de Kolkata. Hume, the first foreign signing for Kerala Blasters in this season, has scored 23 goals across three seasons is the all-time top scorer in Indian Super League. He also won the Hero of the League award in the inaugural season of the ISL. Sachin Tendulkar owned side announced the signing of the 33-year-old Canadian through its social media platforms. (Source: PTI)
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Bernard Mendy: FC Chennaiyin’s most capped player, who has netted three goals including the famous bicycle-kick strike against Kerala Blasters in 2014 is all set to play for the Abhishek Bachchan co-owned team for a third straight campaign after winning the championship last year. The Frenchman, who has played 40 matches so far, class and experience has been instrumental in maintaining Chennaiyin’s consistency throughout the league.
Sandesh Jhingan: An Indian professional footballer, Sandesh Jhingan, plays for the Indian national team and has played for various teams of the Indian Super League. Jinghan renewed a three-year contract worth 1.28 crores per year, making him the highest paid defender in India. The 23-year-old, who has played 41 matches in the league, disclosed the news of his signing on his official Facebook page saying, "The love and support given to me by the people of Kerala is something I will cherish for the rest of my life". (Source: PTI)
