The third edition of the Indian Super League kicks off this weekend. We at Deccan Chronicle take a look at the top five players to watch during the 2016 ISL. (Photo: PTI)
Jeje Lalpekhlua, Chennaiyin FC. The diminutive Indian forward is arguably India's outstanding player in the ISL. The Mizo player scored six goals in the last edition and since then he has been in a brilliant form. (Photo: PTI)
Florent Malouda FC, Delhi Dynamos FC. The former Chelsea player returns to ISL as Delhi's marquee player. Dynamos fans will be hoping for another great season from the Frenchman, who made 8 assists last season in 16 games. (Photo: ISL)
Iain Hume, Atletico de Kolkata. The Canadian international has been a consistent performer in ISL. Hume won the Most Valuable Player award in 2014. In 2015, Hume scored 11 goals in the tournament, after switching from Kerala to Kolkata. (Photo: ISL)
Diego Forlan, Mumbai City FC. The former Uruguayan footballer is one of the most high-profile players to join ISL. The 2011 Copa America winner is proven match-winner. The striker is expected to turnaround the club's fortunes in the 2016 edition. (Photo: PTI)
Lucio will play for ISL 2016
Chennaiyin FC won the second edition of the India Super League.