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30 September 2015 146 comments
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In a few days the Indian Super League will kick off. Known as the Hero Indian Super League (for sponsorship reasons) this is a professional football league in India. The league is one of the top-tier football leagues in India, the other being the I-League. The league features eight franchise teams from all around India. The ISL runs for three months from October 3, with a finals series determining the champion that concludes on December 20.

The current champions are Atlético de Kolkata, who won the 2014 season by beating the Kerala Blasters 1–0. For those wanting to take part in its Fantasy game here is some key information about the teams involved as well as a link to the FFScout community’s league.

Teams Information

1) Atlético de Kolkata:

  • Head Coach: Antonio López Habas
  • Marquee Player: Hélder Postiga
  • Last Season Postion: Champions

2) Kerala Blasters:

  • Head Coach: Peter Taylor
  • Marquee Player: Carlos Marchena
  • Last Season: Runners-up

3) Chennaiyin:

  • Head Coach: Marco Materazzi
  • Marquee Signing: Elano
  • Last Season: Semi-finals

4) Goa:

  • Head Coach: Zico
  • Marquee Signing: Lucio
  • Last Season: Semi-finals

5) Delhi Dynamos:

  • Head Coach: Roberto Carlos
  • Marquee Signing: Roberto Carlos
  • Last Season: 5th

6) Pune City:

  • Head Coach: David Platt
  • Marquee Signing: Adrian Mutu
  • Last Season: 6th

7) Mumbai City

  • Head Coach: Nicolas Anelka
  • Marquee Signing: Nicolas Anelka
  • Last Season: 7th

8) NorthEast United

  • Head Coach: César Farías
  • Marquee Signing: Simao
  • Last Season: 8th

Fantasy Game Format:

Same as FPL.

League Code

So I have created a league called Indian Fantasy Scouts. To Join, Choose Join League Option and Enter:

Login Name: Indian Fantasy Scouts

Password: reset123

Moin Poster Since 2013.

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  1. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 17 Years
    11 years, 18 days ago

    Thanks for alerting us to this....and enlightening me as to where Anelka is now playing.

  2. A Defender's Nightmare
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 18 days ago

    Now please convince me that it's worth playing.

    1. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 18 days ago

      How's the site working?

    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 18 days ago

      Roberto Carlos (c)

    3. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 18 days ago

      I like the format. The schedule covers our International Break quite nicely but I want to know whether we are going to have brief guidelines or tips from any of the gentlemen on here? Didn't really follow 1st season/so I've no knowledge whatsoever.

      1. A-VB
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 18 days ago

        Have to honest with this one..

        Despite being from Kolkata, India, I do not really have any knowledge about any team other than my hometown team and the defending champions Atletico de Kolkata.

        So help required FFS.

  3. AA
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 18 days ago

    Well, this is interesting. Gonna just draft in all the Bengaluru FC players playing in the ISL. That should help you get a good finish.

    1. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 18 days ago

      OK. You seem to know few things about players. Can you please impart your knowledge?

      1. AA
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 18 days ago

        Never really followed the ISL. It is an unknown quantity for me, honestly. However, I've been supporting my local club Bengaluru FC since its inception two years ago in the I-League and can tell you that Sunil Chhetri, Eugenson Lyngdoh, Rino Anto and CK Vineeth are all quality!

        Let me dwell a bit more into this game and perhaps I can give some tips!

        1. A Defender's Nightmare
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 18 days ago

          Much appreciated! Looking forward to it! 🙂

  4. Mr. Grv
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 18 days ago

    Gotta play this XD

  5. TotalJustice
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 18 days ago

    Much awaited article.. was searching for this so that we can share any info about ISL.

    1. TotalJustice
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 18 days ago

      Can a non member submit any article. Maybe useful for others..

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 18 days ago

        you can post any useful information as post...the mods might highlight it..

        1. TotalJustice
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 18 days ago

          OK thanks!!

  6. Mr. Grv
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 18 days ago

    Interesting we can play a 3-5-2

    1. Mr. Grv
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 18 days ago

      Ignore it was stupid comment

  7. lilmessipran
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 18 days ago

    Ahhh finally..! Please post an article with some more insight though ,the player pricing seems a bit off in the game and it is getting really tough to pick a team of starters within the given budget

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 18 days ago

      Players pricing is really off...I think only 1 of my 5 defenders will start...I will try to post an Article with players to look for..

      1. TotalJustice
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 18 days ago

        Hey Moin. Can a non member post/submit an article?

        1. TotalJustice
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 18 days ago

          ignore this repeat. Just read ur above answer. 😉

      2. lilmessipran
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 18 days ago

        Thanks ...looking forward to it..found a series of 5 articles on the Isl website as well you might want to include them as well

    2. TotalJustice
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 18 days ago

      Exactly. Pricing is a bit flawed. There are not much cheapies/bargain players. You have to sacrifice one defender and 1 mid slot for some bench fodder cheapest player to afford a good team.

  8. Rewant-WantToWinEverything!
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 18 days ago

    Good work Moin. Though the pricing of the players is putting me in a tricky situation of keeping non starting bench fodders.

    Any particular player you have your eye on? Last season's start showed us strong and tall target men like Fikru would benefit hugely in ISL. Definitely going in my team that guy!

    1. AA
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 18 days ago

      A few picks that I would recommend,

      1) Eugenson Lyngdoh - Was Bengaluru FC Fan's/Player's player of the year. I-League midfielder of the year. Football Player Association of India (FPAI) Player of the Year last season. Great set piece taker. Was Bengaluru FC's assist king. Has goals in his locker too. Loves a long shot.

      2) Jackichand Singh - I-league's best player last season. Another goal scoring midfielder

      3) Boithang Haokip - Arguably I-league's best free-kick taker. Offers great value for money at 6.5Cr

      4) CK Vineeth - Kerala lad playing for Kerala blasters, has pace and trickery. Primarily used as an inverted winger at Bengaluru FC. He's a game changer.

      5) Rino Anto - An attacking full back. Great crossing ability.

      And of course, Sunil Chhetri, he scores when he wants!

      1. AA
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 18 days ago

        Add Lalrindika Ralte to the list. Lots of creativity. Should benefit having Anelka and arguably I-league's two best strikers Chhetri and Norde playing in front of him.

      2. Blue Lion
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 18 days ago

        Cheers AA

      3. Rewant-WantToWinEverything!
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 18 days ago

        Great compilation..will definitely look into that!

    1. Blue Lion
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 18 days ago

      Cheers Moin.

  9. Blue Lion
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 18 days ago

    Wow! Awesome! On it!..
    Go Kerala Blasters!!! Wooohhooo!

  10. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 18 days ago

    INR 500,000 prize money for #1? You kidding me?

    I'm so in.

    BTW, Kolkata is gonna win it one more time. Team to beat. 😎

    1. djenzio
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 18 days ago

      can anyone win prize money though?

      1. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 18 days ago

        I guess so. But I haven't read the rules properly yet.

      2. lilmessipran
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 17 days ago

        No from what I have heard,it's for Indian residents only

        1. BabyB
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 16 days ago

          http://www.indiansuperleague.com/Fantasy/TandC?iswv=0

          point A2 says it is open to both Indian and non-Indian residents. I read that as anyone can enter?

    2. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 18 days ago

      they have Helder postiga 😀

      1. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 18 days ago

        Indeed.

        Hoping big things from him. 🙂

    3. Mr. Grv
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 18 days ago

      Kolkata probably strongest team but its pune this year.

    4. lilmessipran
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 17 days ago

      That's reliance money power for you :D...hope someone from ffs wins it

  11. djenzio
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 18 days ago

    everytime I sign up for it says process failed. any idea why?

  12. A-VB
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 18 days ago

    Elano was gold last season in terms of goals and assists that I know, and so was Iain Hume for Kerala, but he is playing for Kolkata this season.

    1. TotalJustice
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 17 days ago

      13M for elano this year will kill the whole midfield... absence of good cheap options a cause. And all good strikers are expensive too.

  13. Miami Monkey
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 17 days ago

    Pick my cousin Manandeep Singh for Kerala! Also Sanchez Watt on that team is ex Arsenal youth

    1. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 16 days ago

      Is your cousin going to play?

  14. lilmessipran
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 17 days ago

    Was going through the Rules and there are points awarded for Emerging Player in each match?Anyone knows what is that about? Should we fill up our teams with young Indians then?

  15. priyam.banerjee96
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 17 days ago

    2 days left & we still dont know the probable starting xi-s !!

  16. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 16 days ago

    Any nailed on 5m defs?

    1. Green Arrow
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 16 days ago

      Keegan Perreira at 4.5 should be nailed on for Mumbai FC

      1. Green Arrow
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 16 days ago

        Not sure though, I'm no expert on Indian football, as most of us here. But this is what I gathered from browsing forums for the past couple of hours, he cost MFCF 32 lakhs, so should be starting I think.

        1. pundit of punts
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 16 days ago

          Cheers. That'd be awesome.

          How's your team looking mate?

          1. Green Arrow
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 16 days ago

            Going defense heavy to start, might go 5-4-1, defender and midfielder goals look more rewarding than the high priced forwards..whats your team?

            1. pundit of punts
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 16 days ago

              I'm struggling atm.

              3-4-3 for me though.

        2. AA
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 16 days ago

          Shouldn't be nailed on. Lalchhuanmawia Fanai may well start ahead of him. Displaced Keegan from the starting eleven at Bengaluru FC. His great showing earned him a debut for India too.

          1. Green Arrow
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 16 days ago

            On further research, you're right. But I think we should also be considering that the national team players will be missing for a couple of matches, in which cases Keegan may get a chance in GW2 and 3.

            1. AA
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 16 days ago

              Correct! Shrewd buy. This is getting really hard, picking a decent squad.

              1. Green Arrow
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 16 days ago

                Affirmative. I have to re-pick my squad now as most of the Indian players will be MIA from GW1-3.

    2. lilmessipran
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 16 days ago

      Anas Ethodika for Delhi should be a starter as well for 5.0

      1. Green Arrow
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 16 days ago

        The problem with picking a Delhi defender is that I'm already picking Riise, and two defenders from the same team doesn't seem like a good idea until we know for certain which are the tighter defences.

      2. AA
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 16 days ago

        This. And possibly Reagan Singh for NorthEast united.

  17. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 16 days ago

    Anyone got a link to the probable starting lineups?

    1. lilmessipran
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 16 days ago

      http://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-atletico-de-kolkata-team-preview-2 just click on the team name-preview and you will find the probable starting eleven

      1. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 16 days ago

        Cheers mate.

      2. AA
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 16 days ago

        I'm not sure but isn't there a rule wherein a team must field a minimum of 5 Indians? If that's the case, this clearly won't be the starting line up.

        1. AA
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 16 days ago

          Izumi is considered Indian. So that's 5 there in the line-up. Oops.

  18. lilmessipran
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 16 days ago

    I think I'm gonna go with 5 at the back for 5-6 crores you can find players that will start and get you points ,not sure you can find an under 6.5 mid or and under 7.5-8 m forward that is certain of starting and likely to get points...the forwards look absolutely rubbish value imo

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 16 days ago

      Leanardo Moura is a 8m defender and worth it imo

      1. lilmessipran
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 16 days ago

        Is he really?Does he have the legs to get sufficient minutes?I'd rather have Riise for 0.5 less though

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 16 days ago

          I am playing 5-3-2

    2. Green Arrow
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 16 days ago

      This. As I was telling POP above, I'll be starting 5-4-1

      1. lilmessipran
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 16 days ago

        Ya me too,going without elano as well ,think the points will get split up with fikru's arrival tbh

        1. Green Arrow
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 16 days ago

          I watched all the ATK games last year, including the final at the stadium itself. Fikru is over-rated imo, I won't be surprised if he's eventually dropped.

          1. AA
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 15 days ago

            Thoughts on Baljit Sahni?

            1. Green Arrow
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 15 days ago

              He's in my team. Was very consistent last year. The only problem is he's very flexible, so he started most of the later games at fullback last season. He might start at RB again for the first three games with Rino Anto away for international duty. We do have Nallapan Mohanraj and Denzel Franco for the fullback slots too, so it depends a lot on Habas.

              1. AA
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 15 days ago

                This is helpful. Thanks. A certain starter for 7m half convinces me to have him in my team. If he can replicate last season's form, he's still gold. Just need a few Indian players to complement the foreign big hitters..

                1. Green Arrow
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 15 days ago

                  He starts, so my decision is vindicated 🙂

                  1. AA
                    • 15 Years
                    11 years, 15 days ago

                    Good shout. Went for Thoi Singh instead despite him being a reverse OOP. Watched him play regularly. Tireless player, excellent at breaking up attacks. But then, now I doubt if many points can be raked up from winning the ball.. Scored a goal in every 3.2 games in the league last season. If he can maintain that I'll be happy.

                    1. Green Arrow
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 14 days ago

                      Decent pick as well. Chennaiyin look like they have a lot of goals in them again this year.

  19. Eden Hazardous
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 16 days ago

    Who is a better option ? Javier Lara or Silas ?

    1. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 16 days ago

      Is Silas nailed on?

  20. AA
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 16 days ago

    Think we might have to avoid Indian internationals? See that the ISL games will clash with India's pre-WC qualifiers..

    1. lilmessipran
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 16 days ago

      Found any 4.5 defenders that are likely to feature ,yet?

      1. AA
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 16 days ago

        Keegan most likely of all 4.5's.

    2. Green Arrow
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 16 days ago

      http://www.ibnlive.com/footballnext/news/22-member-india-squad-for-football-2018-world-cup-qualifiers-1124994.html

      The 22 Indian players will be missing from Oct 4-Oct 13. Thats like GW1-3.

      1. AA
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 15 days ago

        Lalrindika Ralte out of ISL.

      2. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 15 days ago

        Thanks for this.

  21. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 15 days ago

    Pune City gk Bhhatacharja looks like could be nailed and is 4.5 cr. only.

    1. lilmessipran
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 15 days ago

      Yup he is in my team

      1. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 15 days ago

        Can't find the predicted Delhi and northEast ynited teams in sportskeeda.

        You got a link?

        1. TotalJustice
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 15 days ago

          see below... mistakenly posted it as a new post

  22. TotalJustice
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 15 days ago

    read it in some article ...
    probable Delhi starting 11

    Doblas
    Riise| Chicao| Anwar ali| Naoba Singh
    Moulder | Souvik Chakraborty
    Malouda| Gustavo Marmentini| Francis Fernandes
    Robin Singh

    1. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 15 days ago

      Really needed this. thanks.

      Robin Singh on national duty no?

      Can you post the North East united lineup please?

      1. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 15 days ago

        And Riise at RB?

      2. TotalJustice
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 15 days ago

        yes robin singh will be on national duty

  23. juanmata8
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 15 days ago

    The count down timer is totally flawed. depends on your desktop time.. LOL

    1. TotalJustice
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 15 days ago

      hahahha LOL ... great hack

  24. anjal.saneen
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 15 days ago

    suggest me 5 cr defender!!

    1. TotalJustice
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 15 days ago

      Naoba Singh DD
      Anas Edathodika DD
      Ravanan Dharmaraj FCPC
      Raegan Singh NEUFC
      Robin Gurung NEUFC

      1. anjal.saneen
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 15 days ago

        thanks!!
        all are sure starters or not?

        1. TotalJustice
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 15 days ago

          Not sure on Anas and Robin. Others seems.

  25. Green Arrow
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 15 days ago

    Any idea how the player price rises will work for this?

    1. lilmessipran
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 15 days ago

      Same as fpl,apparently

  26. anjal.saneen
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 15 days ago

    please put your team here!!
    help others to get an idea about team picking

    1. lilmessipran
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 15 days ago

      Believe me,we are just as confused as you are

  27. lilmessipran
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 15 days ago

    What's the midfield looking like guys?No rmt's?

  28. TotalJustice
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 15 days ago

    Some Updates for you guys that may be useful (Got from other blogs/news/forums):

    1. Inured List: Lalchhawnkima, Jewel Raja, Josemi, Dhanchandra Singh, Dhanpal Ganesh,

    2. I would avoid hot picks like Chhetri/Lyngdoh/Robin/Bikah Jairu/Jackichand Singh/Jhingan as they will not play until India vs Oman tie. Generally avoid members of the India NT squad for at least 1st round.

    3. For Chennai Fikru is nursing a groin injury and is on 75% for the opener.

    4. ATK have Josemi, N Mohanraj and Tiri ruled out with injuries in defence. Midfielders Jewel Raja and goalkeeper Juan Calatayud are also not fit.

    5. Apparently all the three goalkeepers of Delhi Dynamos injured. So if you have Ravi Kumar in squad, you may wanna replace him. Source: Marcus Mergualho on Twitter.
    Also heard the roumer that Adil Nabi will be unavailable for the first match of Delhi Dynemos. Looking for the reliable confirmation. If u have him keep tabs on him.

    6.

    1. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 15 days ago

      thanks for this.

    2. Mr. Grv
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 15 days ago

      Wow that's great info

  29. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 15 days ago

    Alright then. Finally going with this lot.

    Bhattacharja
    Dharmaraj - Naoba Singh - Raegen Singh
    Simao - Gustavo Dos Santos - Pelissari - Brandon Fernandes
    Hume - Oliveira - Rafi

    4 cr - 4.5cr - 4cr - 4cr

    Went for a heavy hitting first 11 as we don't know who're the bargains. 2 FTs would help to spread the budget next round when we know more.

    How have you guys lined up?

    1. Mr. Grv
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 15 days ago

      I would say pine fc cover is needed since we don't know much about the players another thing is I would fancy sunil in front of rafi

      1. Mr. Grv
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 15 days ago

        Seems sunil won't play so forget that .

    2. Green Arrow
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 15 days ago

      Subrata Paul-Debjit Majumdar
      Keegan Pereira-Gourmangi Singh-Abhishek Das-Riise-Arnolin
      Elano-Dos Santos-Brandon Fernandes-CK Vineeth-F.Lalrempuia
      Sahni-Rafi-J.Rane

      Good luck boys!

    3. AA
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 14 days ago

      Bywater - Bhattacharja
      Riise - Eder - Keegan - Reagan - Gurvinder
      Gustavo Dos Santos - Sanli - Vineeth - Khabra - Lalrempuia
      Thoi - Dagnall - Sony Norde