The Indian Super League (ISL) continues to enthrall fans with its exciting matches and top-notch performances. The battle for the Golden Boot and Golden Glove heats up as the season progresses.
Diamantakos Takes Charge in Golden Boot Race
Kerala Blasters’ Greek striker Dimitrios Diamantakos has emerged as the frontrunner in the race for the Golden Boot award. His recent brace against Mohun Bagan SG propelled him to the top spot with 12 goals, even though he has played fewer games than his closest competitor, Roy Krishna of Odisha FC (12 goals in 18 matches).
Here’s a look at the top scorers as per the ISL 2023-24 stats:
| Ranking | Player | Team | Matches Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimitrios Diamantakos | Kerala Blasters | 15 | 12 |
| 2 | Roy Krishna | Odisha FC | 18 | 12 |
| 3 | Jason Cummings | Mohun Bagan Super Giant | 16 | 9 |
| 4 | Dimitrios Petratos | Mohun Bagan Super Giant | 16 | 8 |
| 5 | Diego Mauricio | Odisha FC | 17 | 7 |
| 6 (tie) | Armando Sadiku | Mohun Bagan Super Giant | 17 | 7 |
| 6 (tie) | Vikram Partap Singh | Mumbai City FC | 18 | 7 |
Amrinder Singh Maintains Clean Sheet Lead
Odisha FC’s Amrinder Singh continues to dominate the Golden Glove race with a league-leading 8 clean sheets in 18 matches played. Arshdeep Singh (FC Goa) and Phurba Lachenpa (Mumbai City FC) follow closely with 7 and 6 clean sheets, respectively.
Here’s a look at the top goalkeepers as per the ISL 2023-24 stats:
| Ranking | Player | Team | Matches Played | Clean Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amrinder Singh | Odisha FC | 18 | 8 |
| 2 | Arshdeep Singh | FC Goa | 15 | 7 |
| 3 | Phurba Lachenpa | Mumbai City FC | 16 | 7 |
| 4 | Vishal Kaith | Mohun Bagan Super Giant | 18 | 6 |
| 5 | Sachin Suresh | Kerala Blasters | 15 | 5 |
| 6 | TP Rehenesh | Jamshedpur FC | 18 | 5 |
The Assist Kings
Punjab FC’s Mahir Talal leads the race for most assists with 8 in 19 matches played. Manvir Singh (Mohun Bagan SG) and Rafael Crivellaro (Chennaiyin FC) follow closely with 6 and 5 assists respectively.
The battle for top scorer, best goalkeeper, and most assists promises to be thrilling as the ISL season progresses. With several talented players vying for these prestigious awards, fans can expect more high-scoring matches and exciting saves in the coming weeks.