I-League 2018-19: How have the foreign veterans fared so far?

#7 Alfred Jaryan (Aizawl FC)

Alfred Jaryan, Aizawl captain

Alfred Jaryan is another player plying his trade in Indian football for a long time. He played for Mohammedan Sporting for four years before moving to now-defunct I-League side Mumbai FC. He returned to Mohammedan played there for one season.

He was signed by Aizawl FC upon instructions of Khalid Jamil, under whom Jaryan played in Mumbai. Being made the captain, Jaryan produced a stellar performance and helped the side win I-League. The following season, many title-winning players were poached by different clubs but Jaryan stayed back and still now plays for Aizawl.

Aizawl have been witnessing a bad patch this season and sitting at the bottom half of the table. But Jaryan has been trying to improve his performance in every match.

#6 Yuta Kinowaki (Mohun Bagan)

Yuta Kinowaki in Mohun Bagan colours

The Japanese midfielder came to India through Aizawl FC, who got promoted for the first time in I-League. Kinowaki shifted his allegiance to Shillong Lajong the following season and watching his brilliance in the midfield, he was signed by Mohun Bagan in 2017.

The player has been plagued by injuries for a couple of times. He made his debut against East Bengal year but was ruled in the next match. This season too, he missed the first game due to a shoulder injury.

However, the Japanese played an influential role since. He produced superb display against East Bengal and got his first goal for Mohun Bagan against his former club Shillong Lajong on Sunday.