Winning is a habit only a few possess. But in the chaotic, competitive world of the Indian Super League, consistency is a masterpiece painted only by the game’s finest artists.
These six players didn’t just win once — they returned the next season and conquered again.
Apuia: Midfield Maestro
Apuia, who plays for Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant, made winning the ISL twice in a row seem easy. He was the key player in Mumbai’s 2023–24 win, controlling the game with sharp passes and strong tackles.
His last game got him the Player of the Match award. In the next season, he scored a last-minute goal for Mohun Bagan in the semi-final, showing he can handle pressure well. Apuia’s ISL encore was really great, like a conductor making two orchestras get a big round of applause at once.
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Asish Rai: The Full-Back Who Carved a Rare Legacy
Asish Rai didn’t just change clubs; he carried championship DNA with him. After lifting the ISL Cup with Hyderabad FC in 2021–22, he joined Mohun Bagan and did it again in 2022–23.
Moreover, Rai’s numbers tell a story of relentless grit: 127 recoveries, 35 clearances, and nearly identical defensive stats across both campaigns. He was the first Indian player to achieve this double — a warrior on the wing, silent but seismic.
Ogbeche, Sereno & Fikru: The Triple Thread of Versatility
When it comes to versatility and longevity, three foreign stars stood tall across different ISL seasons and clubs.
| Player | Clubs | Seasons Won | Position |
| Bartholomew Ogbeche | Mumbai City, Hyderabad FC | 2020–21, 2021–22 | Forward |
| Henrique Sereno | ATK, Chennaiyin FC | 2016, 2017–18 | Centre-Back |
| Fikru Teferra | ATK, Chennaiyin FC | 2014, 2015 | Forward |
Ogbeche, ISL’s second all-time top scorer, was a predator in the box with 26 goals across two victorious seasons. Sereno captained Chennaiyin after scoring in the final for ATK the previous year – a pillar of defense.
Moreover, Fikru, the league’s first-ever goal-scorer, had the flair and fire to back it up, even with limited minutes in his second season.
Apoula Edel Bete: The Wall Who Couldn’t Be Breached
You can’t win titles without a solid last line — and Apoula Edel Bete was that impenetrable wall. From ATK in 2014 to Chennaiyin FC in 2015, Bete delivered back-to-back ISL Cups with surgical precision.
With 10 clean sheets in two seasons and an 86% save rate in his debut campaign, he was a shot-stopper with nerves of steel. His consistency was like clockwork — quiet, reliable, and always present when it mattered.
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