ISL 2026-27 Gameweek 5: Khel Now names top 10 Indian performers

Khel Now published its selection of the top 10 Indian players from Indian Super League 2026-27 Gameweek 5 on 2026-11-10, with Dejan Drazic and Irfan Yadwad headlining the Team of the Week for Matchweek 5. The list evaluates performances across the five fixtures played in the latest round.

Khel Now prepared the report to track Indian players’ form in the ISL 2026-27 season and to keep an eye on upcoming international assignments. The Gameweek produced several high-scoring encounters and individual standout displays, which informed the weekly selection. Dejan Drazic and Irfan Yadwad were singled out for their goal contributions in front of goal.

Irfan Yadwad was named the Best Indian player of the week after registering two goals and an assist in Chennaiyin FC’s 5-3 victory against East Bengal FC; he finished the gameweek with three goal contributions, the most by any player. The report notes Irfan is now the joint top scorer in the league with three goals. Brison Fernandes also earned praise for Chennaiyin FC, scoring a brace in the opening minutes and combining effectively with Irfan in the eight-goal thriller.

Hritik Tiwari was highlighted as the standout Indian goalkeeper after making nine saves, the most by any goalkeeper in a game so far this season, and as the primary reason Odisha FC did not concede more than three goals. Jithin MS received recognition for creating NorthEast United’s opening goal and registering an assist, while completing three key passes and winning 8/9 of his ground duels.

Abdul Rabeeh made his third consecutive appearance on the weekly list after providing an assist from left-back, with Khel Now noting his tendency to get into advanced positions under coach Juan Pedro Benali. Defender Pramveer Singh was credited with 12 defensive contributions, including 11 clearances, and with helping NorthEast United secure their third clean sheet of the season by winning the majority of his ground and aerial duels.

Soham Varshneya produced a late impact for Bengaluru FC after coming off the bench in the first half and scoring the 93rd-minute winner against FC Goa when the score was 1-1. Anirudh Thapa returned to Mohun Bagan SG’s starting XI and provided an assist while posting a 91% passing accuracy and four key passes, the most by any player that round.

Clarence Fernandes appears on the list for the first time after a defensive display in SC Delhi’s 0-3 win over Inter Kashi, making nine clearances plus an interception and a block and winning five duels. David Lalhlansanga came off the bench, registering three shots and one on target which resulted in a goal, but still could not prevent his side from winning against Chennaiyin FC.

After Gameweek 5 Mohun Bagan SG lead the ISL 2026-27 points table with 12 points from five games and a goal difference of +3. Following the round, ten players share the Golden Boot lead with three goals each: Ryan Williams (Bengaluru FC), Lee Erwin (Mohun Bagan Super Giant), Sebastián Gutiérrez (Churchill Brothers), Raphaël Messi Bouli (Punjab FC), Irfan Yadwad (Chennaiyin FC), Ake Loba (East Bengal), Borja Martinez (Bengaluru FC), Dani Ramirez (East Bengal), Dejan Drazic (Mohun Bagan SG), and Juan Pena (SC Delhi).