ISL 2017/18: 5 highest paid goalkeepers in the Indian Super League

Goalkeepers are undoubtedly one of the key components to any successful football team, as they provide the last line of defense. They also have the ability to keep a team in the match when all hope might seem lost. It is thus no surprise that footballing sides around the world have decided to heavily invest in "custodians" in order to give their respective teams that final decisive edge.

The Indian Super League (ISL) has seen its fair share of talented goalkeepers and it is a matter of pride for the league that Indian goalkeepers are among the best since the league's inception in 2014. Arguably the toughest job on the pitch, a mistake can cause all sorts of problems and hence managers are especially picky when it comes to choosing the right stopper.

For the best goalkeeper, you obviously need to pay the right amount of money. This article explores just how much money ISL clubs are willing to pay in order to invest in the best keepers. With some obvious goalkeeping talent in the offing, the ISL has seen some incredible saves and many of them have come from expensive stoppers. So here are the 5 highest paid goalkeepers in the ISL:

#5 Debjit Majumder - ₹60 Lakhs

Majumder plays for ATK

Debjit Majumder made a name for himself with historic Indian club Mohun Bagan across a few successful seasons where his goalkeeping talent was fully on display. Following a brief stint with ISL team Mumbai City FC, the keeper made his way to ATK and has overseen a stunning ISL victory for the team in which he contributed wholeheartedly. He deserves the money he's making beyond any doubt as he continues to be the top goalkeeper at the Bengali club even during trying times for the defending champions. His talent is noticeable, and his check proves just that.

#4 Karanjit Singh - ₹70 Lakhs

Karanjit plays for Chennaiyin

Karanjit Singh's time at I-League club Salgaocar FC earned him high praise and with it came a contract to play in the ISL. The keeper joined Chennaiyin FC in 2015 and was a part of the trophy-winning squad that year. Since then, Karanjit has been integral to Chennaiyin's plans and fans of the Super Machans could not be happier with the progress made by the talented goalie. The big payday for this goalkeeper is truly well deserved and he will hope that he can make the saves needed for Chennaiyin to add to their ISL trophy count.

#3 Subrata Pal - ₹87 Lakhs

Subrata Pal plays for Jamshedpur FC

This particular goalkeeper needs no introduction. That is if you have been following Indian football at all over the past decade or so. Subrata Pal has made some very important saves for his country over the course of his career and rightfully deserves the plaudits he is earning. The ISL has proven a lucrative opportunity for the stopper who joined Mumbai City FC and later played for NorthEast United, now finding himself at Jamshedpur FC. The ISL debutants will be looking for some of Pal's goalkeeping magic, and have invested a lot of time in money in his position. This move looks like it could pay off.

#2 Paul Rachubka - ₹96 Lakhs

Rachubka plays for Kerala

The Kerala Blasters team may not be where they want to in terms of their league position but they did some neat business bringing in former Manchester United youth squad goalkeeper Paul Rachubka. Rachubka already seems like a bargain considering what other foreign players in the ISL are earning and his contributions to the team cannot be overstated. The former England U-21 International will look to keep that good form running as Kerala Blasters attempt to move up the table into the top four, where manager David James claims they belong.

#1 Amrinder Singh - ₹1.2 Crore

Amrinder Singh plays for Mumbai

At a time when Indian goalkeepers are plentiful, Amrinder Singh has been able to make a significant name for himself purely through his impressive frame and ability to make athletic saves from virtually impossible positions. Making his name known at Pune, Amrinder has made steady and quantifiable progress, owing to his undoubted talent. Thus he has found himself playing in the ISL within no time. The 24-year-old was brilliant for ATK in his first stint in the ISL and took his momentum through to future opportunities for the likes of Mumbai City where he has been truly unstoppable. Retained by the club for a huge fee, his contribution to the team is remarkable and it makes him deservedly one of the richest ISL players in the 2018 edition of the Indian league.