From FIFA 1998 to FIFA 18: Evolution of Indian national team in the FIFA series

#5 FIFA 17

India’s starting 11 in FIFA 17

India’s ratings went up again with the attack being rated 63, midfield rated 59 and defence rated 58. Sunil Chhetri was restored in the starting line-up as the captain.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu continued in goal with Pritam Kotal, Anas Edathodika, Sandesh Jhingan and Narayan Das shoring up the defence. The midfield was made up of Eugeneson Lyngdoh, Rowllin Borges, Jackichand Singh and Udanta Singh who played on the left wing.

The strike force comprised of the formidable duo of Sunil Chhetri and Jeje Lalpekhlua.

Chhetri was once again the highest rated Indian player as his ratings went up to an all-time high of 67. Striker Udanta Singh again had the highest potential of 74 followed by defender Sandesh Jhingan with a potential of 71 and Lalrindika Ralte with a potential of 70.

The home stadium is O Dromo and the average age of the starting XI is 24.73.