In Pictures | Premier Futsal's top 6 marquee players and all you need to know about them
Premier Futsal, the first ever 5-a-side league game in India, is about to kick off on July 15.
Premier Futsal, the first ever 5-a-side league game in India, is about to kick off on July 15.
The final six teams will go ahead to compete against each other in one of the most challenging and aggressive styles of football, led by one marquee or main player for each team.
The teams will represent Mumbai, Goa, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai and Kochi.
Lets take a look at the six players who will draw the most eyeballs during the matches.
Predominantly a left winger, Ryan Giggs played for Manchester United his whole life, since he joined the club on his 14th birthday. After making his professional debut in 1991, he played in the first team of Manchester United for 23 years straight. During his time as a player, he won 13 Premier League winner's medals, four FA Cup winner's medals, three League Cup winner's medals, two UEFA Champions League winner's medals, a FIFA Club World Cup winner's medal, besides many more individual accolades. He was named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2009.
In Premier Futsal, India, he will be the marquee player for the Mumbai team. (Photo courtesy - PTI)
A former Brazilian futsal pro, Vieira is fondly called Falcao. In 2004 and 2008, Falcao was recognised by FIFA as the World's Best Futsal Player, during FIFA Futsal World Cup. With the Golden Ball in years 2004 and 2008, and Golden Shoe in 2004, from the FIFA Futsal World Cup, it can be safely said that Falcao would be one of the main attraction in the Premier Futsal.
Alessandro Rosa Vieira will be the marquee player for the Chennai team. (Photo courtesy - Twitter)
When it comes to scoring goals, Hernán Crespo is third on the list of highest number of goals scored, coming after Gabriel Batistuta and Lionel Messi. With 300 goals in the roster in 19 years, this Argentine footballer would be a major game changer for his team in futsal. He has the record of never receiving a red card and was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players.
Hernán Crespo is the marquee player for Kolkata. (Photo courtesy - Getty Images)
Currently the co-owner of Salford City, Scholes played for Manchester United his entire life. He is often regarded as one of the most decorated footballer of all times, with a total of 25 trophies, featuring 11 Premier League titles and two Champions League titles.
Scholes will be seen playing for Bengaluru. (Photo courtesy - PTI)
This retired Spanish right back is not to be messed around with. Often regarded as one of the "hardest" of football players, he is specifically known for his combative tackling and attacking play. He came to the limelight as part of the Real Madrid Galacticos, the expensive and world-class team of Real Madrid.
Salgado will be holding the fort for the team of Kochi. (Photo courtesy - Twitter)
Often regarded as one of the best player of his generation, Ronaldinho is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who is known for his extraordinary skills on the field. He won the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2004 and 2005 and the Ballon d'Or in 2005. He was also named in the FIFA 100, a list of the greatest living players compiled by Pele.
Ronaldinho will be seen as the marquee player for Goa. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)