The Indian Super League (ISL) will be entering its 11th year. Over the last decade, the tournament has seen some of the greatest footballers across the world feature in the top-tier club football league of India. The likes of Roberto Carlos to Alessandro Del Piero have showcased their talent in India. So far the tournament has also given rise to many young talents.
As the years have passed the game style, coaches, and players have also improved a lot. There are controversies over the official sponsor of the league. It has had no official sponsor till now. There were talks of stopping the league as well. However, it is still running. The management will find some solution and work on the same as well so that it does not stop. Over the years the fans have seen some highly valued players in the league.
Not every footballer has proved their worth in the ISL. As the years have passed by the salary cap has also increased for the clubs and the footballers as well. In the article, we take a look at some of the most valuable footballers for the forthcoming season of the league.
Here are the top 5 most valuable players in the ISL 2024/25 season
5. Dimitrios Diamantakos
Dimitrios Diamantakos was the Golden Boot winner in the 2024/24 season with Kerala Blasters. The Greek striker scored 13 goals in the last edition of the ISL. Known for his attacking prowess and goal-scoring ability East Bengal signed him for the forthcoming season. He currently has a market value of 5.6 crore INR. Diamantakos will try to bring in the goal-scoring boot for the Kolkata Giants.
4. Adrian Luna
Adrian Luna is the heartthrob of Kerala Blasters. The attacking midfielder has made 60 appearances for the Southern club. He has scored 15 goals and has 20 assists to his name across all competitions for the club. He missed out the majority of the season last year due to injury. Luna has already got two assists in three games in the ongoing Durand Cup. He has proved every worth of 6.4 crore INR.
3. Dimitri Petratos
Dimitri Petratos in just two seasons has been the star of Mohun Bagan Super Giants. The Australian creative midfielder has recently signed a new contract with the club. He currently has a market value of 7.2 crore INR. Petratos is known for his clutch goals in big and high-intensity games. He has been the fan favourite and will look to continue his form in the upcoming season.
2. Jason Cummings
Jason Cummings is one of the most high-profile strikers in India. The Mohun Bagan Super Giants forward scored 21 goals in his first season in 38 matches across all competitions for the side. The Australian footballer will look to keep his goal-scoring momentum going and prove his 8 crore market value worth for the Green and Maroon fans for the forthcoming season.
1. Jamie Maclaren
Jamie Maclaren is the highest-paid footballer in Indian footballing history. The Australian striker is the all-time leading goal scorer in the A-League. Maclaren was a prolific goal-getter for Melbourne City FC. He has yet to take on the field for the MBSG and showcase his talent in India. He has a market value of 12 crore INR.
