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Premier League Footballers Who Played in India

In this guide, let’s focus our attention on footballers who have already played in India including Luis Garcia and John Arne Riise.

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Since the Indian Super League has become a thing, a lot of professional talents in the football discipline have tested their skills and talents. Some of them have prior expertise in the analogous English Premier League. At 4rabet, you can always check what teams and players are going to participate in upcoming matches and track their former progress — everything to capitalize on your knowledge and insights with the utmost security and precision possible.

In this guide, let’s focus our attention on footballers who have already played in India. Onwards!

Luis Garcia

This footballer is more known for his appearances as a Liverpool player — eighteen goals and seventy-seven appearances on the field. Nonetheless, his time in India was also fruitful and paved the path for other talents to join the ISL.

Aspect Description
Full Name Luis García Sanz
Nationality Spanish
Position Attacking Midfielder / Forward
Indian Club Atlético de Kolkata (now ATK Mohun Bagan)
Years Played in India 2014-2015
Appearances 15 matches in the Indian Super League (ISL)
Goals Scored 4 goals
Playstyle His creativity and technical skills enable him to score precisely and frequently from his midfield position.
Legacy This footballer was among the marquee signings for ATK in the early years of the Indian Super League. In turn, his contract significantly contributed to the club’s success and the league’s overall popularity.

Elano

In 2013, he scored eight times and achieved the title of the Indian Super League Golden Boot. With dozens of appearances, his career in the country was more than splendid.

Here is what you need to know about Elano’s playtime in India — check the table below.

Aspect Description
Full Name Elano Blumer
Nationality Brazilian
Position Attacking Midfielder
Indian Club Chennaiyin FC
Years Played in India 2014-2017
Appearances 40+ matches in the Indian Super League (ISL)
Goals Scored 10+ goals
Notable Achievements Led Chennaiyin FC to the 2015 Indian Super League title
Playstyle Known for his playmaking, vision, and set-piece proficiency.
Legacy Considered one of the most skilled foreign players in the ISL, Elano’s contributions were key to the early success of Chennaiyin FC.

John Arne Riise

While this player has a career-based connection with other players on the list, namely, Luis Garcia, his path in India was quite independent. From teammates at Liverpool FC, they became rivals, competing for two different teams — Delhi Dynamos vs. Athletic de Kolkata.

Aspect Description
Full Name John Arne Riise
Nationality Norwegian
Position Left-back / Midfielder
Indian Club Delhi Dynamos (now Odisha FC)
Years Played in India 2014-2015
Appearances 15 matches in the Indian Super League (ISL)
Goals Scored 1 goal
Notable Achievements Played a key role in Delhi Dynamos’ defensive setup and leadership
Playstyle Known for his powerful left foot, crossing ability, and strong defensive presence
Legacy Riise’s experience and leadership added value to the ISL, bringing international recognition to the league. His time in India was relatively brief but impactful for Delhi Dynamos.

Notable Mentions

The list can go on and on, especially with the expansion of Indian players who joined the EPL and proved their talents in the global arena. Here are a few more Premier League footballers who took part in the ISL events:

  • Diego Forlan — this Uruguayan player scored five times during his eleven appearances in the ISL.
  • Florent Malouda — known as a powerhouse of the ISL and its 2016 hero, this midfielder has made hundreds of appearances throughout his career.

Final Thoughts

In the future, more names will join the hall of fame in the Indian Super League. What players will compete for the first title? Time will tell for sure.

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