5 greatest players in I-League history

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#5 Beto

 Beto

Roberto Mendes Silva, or Beto as he was more commonly known, was the playmaker that made Ranti tick at Dempo. He possessed all the flair and tricks you expect from Brazilian playmakers and that made him a handful for any I-League defence.

He joined Dempo in 2006 and the move paid off instantly for the Goans as they won the I-League in 2007/08.

Beto’s technical superiority and just his presence on the pitch made him one of the most legendary players to have graced the I-League. His ability to conjure extremely decisive goals at will, out of seemingly nothing was a trait that played a significant part in Dempo’s two title victories when he was with them.

As the years went by, his career was blighted by injuries, but that did nothing to take away from what was a glorious career in India for a glorious footballer.

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