Matchweek 10 of the Indian Super League (ISL) showcased intense rivalry among all the teams, with the race for the top spot heating up following Mohun Bagan Super Giant's and Bengaluru FC's contrasting results.

Four out of six games ended in a 1-0 victory, demonstrating an end-to-end battle between the teams to settle their position in the league standings. The last two matches ended up with Odisha FC roaring past Bengaluru FC and Jamshedpur FC securing a comfortable home win against Mohammedan Sporting Club.

This Matchweek's highlight was East Bengal FC finally getting themselves off the mark against in-form NorthEast United FC to record their first victory in the ongoing 2024-25 season.

As another week wraps up, we highlight the best eleven players from Matchweek 10 in a 4-1-2-3 formation.

Goalkeeper

Albino Gomes (Jamshedpur FC)

Albino Gomes played a pivotal role under the bars as Jamshedpur FC snapped their three-match losing streak against Mohammedan SC. He denied Franca’s spot kick in the dying minutes of the game to record his second penalty save of the ongoing season. With that, Gomes registered his sixth penalty in ISL, the outright most by any keeper.

Defenders

Boris Singh (FC Goa)

Boris Singh notched his first goal in the ongoing ISL season as FC Goa handed a narrow defeat to Kerala Blasters FC at Kochi. Moreover, it was Singh's first goal against the Yellow Army in league history.

Mourtada Fall (Odisha FC) Captain

Mourtada Fall scored his fourth goal in the ongoing ISL season with another sublime headed strike against the Blues. With that, the Odisha FC defender has recorded his 20th headed goal, which is the highest such tally of all players in the league.

Stephen Eze (Jamshedpur FC)

Stephen Eze had an impactful presence in Jamshedpur FC's backline as Khalid Jamil's men found themselves back on winning track after three consecutive defeats. The Nigerian defender also scored a goal in Jamshedpur FC's 3-1 win at home.

Mehtab Singh (Mumbai City FC)

Mehtab Singh's headed strike ended up being the decider as Mumbai City FC secured a narrow victory against Hyderabad FC. Besides that, Singh was solid at the defensive half, helping the Islanders keep a clean sheet at home against HFC for the first time in the ISL.

Midfielders

Carl McHugh (FC Goa)

Carl McHugh showcased a commanding performance at the heart of the pitch against the Blasters. The FC Goa midfielder played a crucial role in orchestrating offensive moves and cutting down the opponent's attacks with his relentless work rate.

Madih Talal (East Bengal FC)

Madih Talal registered his ninth assist in the ISL against NorthEast United FC since the start of 2024, the outright most by any player in the league during this calendar year. The French playmaker's inch-perfect cross found Diamantakos inside the opponent's box, which ended up being the difference between the two teams.

Greg Stewart (Mohun Bagan SG)

Greg Stewart came in clutch again for the Mohun Bagan SG, making an impact off the bench in their hard-fought win over Chennaiyin FC. He has now recorded six goal contributions against Chennaiyin FC in the ISL (3 goals and 3 assists), his second-highest such tally against any opponent.

With Stewart assisting Jason Cummings' solitary goal in the match, the Mariners won their fifth straight games at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium, recording their joint-longest winning run at the venue.

Forwards

Diego Mauricio (Odisha FC)

Diego Mauricio scored twice against Bengaluru FC, leading Odisha FC to a 4-2 win at the Kalinga Stadium. Notably, it is his ninth brace in the league's history; only Ferran Coromonas (11) and Bartholomew Ogbeche (10) have more.

Dimitrios Diamantakos (East Bengal FC)

Dimitrios Diamantakos' first-half headed goal powered East Bengal FC to beat NorthEast United FC at home to register their first win in the eighth match. The Greek forward recorded his fourth goal against the Highlanders in the ISL, his joint highest such tally against any opponent in the league.

Mohammed Sanan K (Jamshedpur FC)

Jamshedpur FC's youngster Mohammed Sanan K found the back of the net against Mohammedan SC with his precise right-footed strike from the edge of the box. With his quick runs and skilled footwork, the winger ran the opposition defence ragged.

Head Coach: Sergio Lobera (Odisha FC)

The Odisha FC head coach has made it to the Team of the Week for the second time in a row following their thumping 4-2 victory against Bengaluru FC and Lobera made sure his team put on another brilliant attacking performance against a strong team. The Kalinga Warriors are now unbeaten in their last three matches and have climbed to the third spot with 15 points from 10 matches.