ISL 2016: Best XI of the group stage

Apoula Edel Bete
Apoula Edel Bete missed the playoffs for the first time in his ISL career

MF: Florent Malouda (Delhi Dynamos)

After eight assists last year, the assist master has been at it again this season, leading the assists chart with five to his name (jointly with Marcelinho and Jonatan Lucca).

He's also added goals to his tally, scoring three, all in all contributing to eight goals. With a potent attacking unit in front of him, Malouda has been able to pull the strings expertly from midfield, producing many a defence-splitting pass.

MF: Raphael Augusto (Chennaiyin FC)

While often found guilty of holding on to the ball for far too long, Augusto was still one of the best performers in what was a disappointing season for Chennaiyin.

The midfielder contributed hugely in both attack and defence, shielding the ball and helping Chennaiyin dominate possession when on the ball while trying to find men forward with his passes and pressing the opposition and making tackles when defending, making him amongst the best two-way midfielders in the league.

The Brazilian has four assists (2nd highest) to his name while making 57 tackles (3rd). He also made 15 interceptions.

MF: Milan Singh (Delhi Dynamos)

Milan Singh
Milan Singh stole the show in midfield

Milan Singh has been a revelation this season for the Dynamos and stats won't illustrate well enough how good his performances have been.

Gianluca Zambrotta put faith in Milan early in the season and he repaid that faith with superb displays, eventually making that midfield spot his own. He played 13 of the 14 games, proving his durability all the while keeping his efforts consistent.

A tireless runner, he's provided his team with the energy in the middle of the park, contributing two goals while also putting in 29 tackles, the most in his team after Souvik.

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