Their presence would help build attendances and fanfare throughout the league while also benefiting the players on the field performance wise.
[1] Prior to the start of the Indian Super League, it was announced that all teams would include at least one marquee player in their side.
[4] Both Delhi Dynamos and Goa continued the run of bringing in Brazilian marquee players by signing former internationals Roberto Carlos and Lúcio respectively.
[5][6] NorthEast United signed another former Portugal international in Simão Sabrosa while the Kerala Blasters bought in Carlos Marchena.
[citation needed] After the 2015 season it was announced that signing marquee players who also served as head coaches would be banned from happening in the Indian Super League.