ISL: Five transfers North East United FC need to become top contenders

3. Nirmal Chettri (DEF, India)

The young defender will have chance to step out of the shadows of Sandesh Jhingan

The young 25-year-old defender from Sikkim is a bright and exciting prospect in Indian football. He has already represented some top Indian football clubs like Mohun Bagan and Dempo FC in his short career. Standing at 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in), Chettri is one of the shortest center halves in the country.

But, his pace makes up for the lack of height. Pacier than the average centre backs, Nirmal storms past his opponents and isn't shy on feeding long balls to his fellow forwards. With solid tackling skills, he can win back the ball with ease.

Playing second fiddle to defender Sandesh Jhingan for Kerala Blasters in the ISL, Chettri can move towards greener pastures and, North East United FC is just the right team for him.