ISL 2017: 5 best midfielders to watch out for

#4 Erik Paartalu (Bengaluru FC)

Erik Paartalu

ISL 2017 will be the debut season for Australian international Erik Paartalu, who has the distinction of playing for more than 12 teams across the world. He won the AFC Champions League during his stint Jeonbuk Hyundai, the South Korean outfit and A-league title with Brisbane Roar down-under.

Thus, Erik will be a potent force operating in the midfield of the Blues and is bound to put his foot forward given his plethora of playing experience and adaptability. He will largely play as a defensive midfielder to try and prevent the opposition strikers from breaching the defence and keep them at bay.