Jamshedpur FC pick experienced Indian players in ISL draft

The Jamshedpur club picked up veteran Indian goalkeeper Subrata Paul along with several players who represented Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan and East Bengal in the I-league last season.
Subrata Paul (File | PTI)
Subrata Paul (File | PTI)

MUMBAI: Indian Super League (ISL) debutants Jamshedpur FC picked up experienced Indian footballers from the first 10 rounds of the draft here on Sunday.

The Jamshedpur based club picked up veteran Indian goalkeeper Subrata Paul along with several players who represented Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan and East Bengal in the I-league last season.

The ISL side picked up centre-back Anas Edathodika, defensive midfielder Mehtab Hossain and right-back Souvik Chakrabarti from Mohun Bagan. Winger Bikash Jairu and full-back Robin Gurung were picked up from East Bengal.

The club also unveiled their logo during the draft.

Midfielder Eugeneson Lyngdoh and striker Robin Singh who had earlier played for former I-League champions Bengaluru FC (BFC) will re-unite with former BFC coach Ashley Westwood at Amar Tomar Kolkata (ATK).

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