Indian football's finest: Look at top players of 2023

Karen Noronha

 July 09, 2023

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

The goalie, affectionately known as "the Wall," is the only India player to participate in a UEFA Europa League game

Sandesh Jhingan

The defender is the only Indian player to have ever competed in the Croatian First Football League

Sunil Chhetri

The 'Captain, leader and legend' of Indian football was the highest goal-scorer at the SAFF Championships 2023

Anwar Ali

Despite being diagnosed with a rare heart disease Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, he made a comeback to football

Anirudh Thapa

The midfielder has been the recipient of AIFF Men's Emerging Footballer of the Year award on two occasions

Sahal Abdul Samad

The midfielder grabbed the attention of all for being part of goals scored at the SAFF Championships 2023

Ashique Kuruniyan

The winger's ability to create goal-scoring opportunities make him an exciting prospect for India's future

Rowllin Borges

The midfielder has earned him a reputation of being one of the best defensive midfielders in the country

Udanta Singh Kumam

The forward has won trophies - the SAFF Championship in 2021, the Intercontinental Cup in 2018 & 2023

Lallianzuala Chhangte

In ISL 2017, he overtook Messi & Ronaldo to clock top speed of 35.8kms per hour which earned him nickname 'Mizo Flash'