# 5 Akhil Praveen
Akhil Praveen is a newcomer to the I-league straight from the Kerala Premier League(KPL). He was part of the FC Thrissur squad that reached the knockouts of the KPL.
Minerva Punjab FC signed the central defensive midfielder and Akhil is yet to play at the topmost level of the league.
Akhil is another example of how the I-league clubs are churning out talented youngsters changing the face of Indian football.
# 4 Ritwik Kumar Das
Ritwik Kumar Das was the standout performer in the I-league second division for Real Kashmir FC and played a pivotal role in them qualifying for I-league. Ritwik scored 4 goals for Real Kashmir FC in the tournament making him the joint top scorer for the club.
Ritwik Kumar Das will be looking to make an impact in his inaugural I-league season in the midfield and be as threatening to the opponents as he was in the I-League Second division.