ISL 2017: Top 5 retained foreigners this season

#1 Lucian Goian

Lucian Goian

An obvious selection, the Romanian defender Lucian Goian roots among the best retained. The 34-year-old former Perth Glory player was a towering presence for Mumbai City FC.

An innate central defender, Goian has some serious attacking skill and ability to pierce past the defences. Goian featured in every single game for Mumbai City FC and has scored during one instance.

A regular threat for the attackers, Goian's tackling ability, aerial ability stands high among the players of Indian Super League. A firm and tenacious presence at the back, Lucian Goian had helped Mumbai City empower and enhance their attack which was found to be the lethal-st among the attacks.

Lucian Goian alongside Gerson Vieira had wardened the defence for Mumbai and it is certain that will continue unless Mumbai City opts for Marcio Rosario in place of Gerson.