Kean Lewis
Lewis is considered one of the five best midfielders in the country. At the age of 14, he was called for a special training with Leicester City which opened the doors for him in Indian football. In 2008, he joined Tata Football Academy. After completing his graduation in Houston, he joined Houston Dynamo.
In 2015, he made his debut for Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan and soon after started grabbing the eyeballs of many. In 2016 ISL, he went to Delhi Dynamos on loan from Mohun Bagan and scored four goals in his 11 appearances.
This year, Pune City have bought him for Rs 40 lakhs, a high salary compared to the other players on this list but many believe Lewis deserves more. This 24-year-old forward will be the key for Pune’s success this year.