2-time Indian Super League (ISL) winners Chennaiyin FC is the most successful team in the history of ISL. This is because 3-time ISL winner ATK is now non-existent as it has merged with Mohun Bagan. ATK Mohun Bagan is the new name of the merged club.
Chennaiyin FC represents the city of Chennai and they have a solid fan base. A few celebrities own the franchise and therefore the brand image is exceptional.
Bollywood superstar Abhishek Bachchan and legendary former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni are the co-owners. Vita Dani is also the co-owner of the Chennai Machans.
Thomas Brdaric’s Chennaiyin FC however is going through a rough patch in the ongoing ISL 2022-23. They are presently in the 8th position and are inches away from getting knocked out of the tournament.
Even in ISL 2021-22, Chennaiyin FC did not qualify for the playoffs and they finished in the 8th position. They would be hoping to put on a better performance in the remainder of the games.
Chennaiyin FC play their remaining matches against Odisha FC, Kerala Blasters FC, East Bengal FC, FC Goa and NorthEast United FC.
Chennaiyin FC Market Value
Rs. 33.2 crores
Chennaiyin FC is the most successful team in ISL and have won the elusive ISL title in 2015 and in 2017-18.
They have a market value of Rs. 33.2 crores and have some good players in their team. 31-year-old Croatian striker Petar Sliskovic has been their most prolific goal-scorer in ISL 2022-23 as he has netted 8 goals so far in the tournament.
Most Valuable Players (Market Value)
- Nasser El Khayati- Rs. 3.2 crores
- Julius Duker- Rs. 2 crores
- Petar Sliskovic- Rs. 2 crores
- Kwame Karikari- Rs. 2 crores
Stats of Chennaiyin FC in ISL 2022-23
Most Goals | Most Assists | Biggest margin of victory |
1. Petar Sliskovic (8 goals) | 1. Abdenasser El Khayati (4 assists) | 1. 7-3 (vs NorthEast United FC) |
2. Vincy Barretto (3 goals) | 2. Aakash Sangwam (4 assists) | 2. 3-1 (vs Jamshedpur FC) |
3. Rahim Ali, Kwame Karikari, Vafa Hakhamaneshi, Prasnth, Julius Duker (1 goal) | 3. Julius Duker, Petar Sliskovic(3 assists) | 3. 2-1 (vs ATK Mohun Bagan) |
Squad
Chennaiyin FC
Debjit Majumder, Samik Mitra, Devansh Dabas, Lovepreet Singh, Narayan Das, Aakash Sangwan, Bikash Yumnam Vafa Hakhamaneshi, Fallou Diagne, Gurmukh Singh, Md. Sajid Dhot, Ajith Kumar, Monotosh Chakladar, Md. Aqib. Nasser El Khayati, Jiteshwor Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Edwin Vanspaul, Julius Duker, Sajal Bag, Chris White, Mohammed Rafique, Sourav Das, Suhail Pasha Forwards: Ninthoi Meetei, Vincy Barretto, Rahim Ali, Romario Jesuraj, Petar Sliskovic, Kwame Karikari, Prasanth Karuthadathkuni, Jockson Dhas, Senthamizh, Jobby Justin, Gulab Singh, Mohamed Liyaakath.
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