ISL 2019-20: How have India's U-17 World Cup stars fared in the league so far

Indian team at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017.
Indian team at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017.

#9 Jeakson Singh (Kerala Blasters)

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Jeakson Singh (Image Courtesy: ISL)
Jeakson Singh (Image Courtesy: ISL)

Jeakson Singh is part of India's football history as the first goal-scorer in a FIFA World Cup at any age level. The midfielder played two games and scored the goal against Colombia, India's only goal in the tournament.

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Jeakson joined Kerala Blasters after his Indian Arrows stint and is now a regular at the Blasters lineup. Eelco Schattorie entrusted the young boy with his defensive midfield duties, and it is safe to say that the 18-year-old has not disappointed.

From 11 matches, he has made 48 tackles and completed 402 passes at an accuracy of 84%. Jeakson hasn't shied away from challenging the big names in the league and is a valuable asset at the Kochi-based club.

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#10 KP Rahul (Kerala Blasters)

KP Rahul (Image Coutesy: ISL)
KP Rahul (Image Coutesy: ISL)

KP Rahul, who played all three matches for India at the U-17 WC, had a memorable time with Indian Arrows in the I-League, between 2017 and 2019. The winger scored six goals, grabbing attention with his skills and abilities.

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Rahul signed for his local club Kerala Blasters before the 2019-20 season and started well with his pacy runs and attacks down the flanks. However, an injury has forced his appearances to five and goals to one. With Schattorie repeatedly stating his weakness on the wings, Rahul will be his first-choice once fit to go.


#11 Rahim Ali (Chennaiyin FC)

Rahim Ali
Rahim Ali

Rahim Ali donned the Indian colors thrice in the tournament, twice as a substitute. After a development stint with Arrows, Ali moved to India's top-division by signing for two-time ISL champions Chennaiyin FC.

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At Chennai, the forward has been behind the ranks of stellar performers like Nerijus Valskis, Andre Schembri and Lallianzuala Chhangte. He has made five appearances, most coming off the bench. From 92 minutes, Rahim Ali has completed two shots and 53 touches on the ball.


#12 Aniket Jadhav (Jamshedpur FC)

Aniket Jadhav (Image Courtesy: ISL)
Aniket Jadhav (Image Courtesy: ISL)

Aniket Jadhav, labeled as one of the brightest attacking prodigies in the country, made his ISL debut with Jamshedpur FC this season. After the U-17 World Cup, he joined Indian Arrows and played 18 matches in two seasons.

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Aniket, at Jamshedpur, has been offered a much superior role than his batchmates at other clubs. The 19-year-old has played 10 matches and scored once from 13 shots. Despite Farukh Choudhary, CK Vineeth and Sumeet Passi edging in with experience, Ainket has managed to grab attention within the team.

The forward, if can tweak his minute flaws, might be another contribution to the national team.

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Edited by Alan John
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