ISCO – Real Madrid/Spain/21/04/1992
Midfield playmaker, he was Carlo Ancelotti’s first signing for Madrid and has been a key performer this season in the absence of the injured Luka Modric.
Dhurgam ISMAIL – Al Shorta/Iraq/23/05/1994
Left-back or winger who was one of the most impressive performers at the recent 2015 Asian Cup in Australia and is on Liverpool’s radar.
Ander ITURRASPE – Athletic Bilbao/Spain/08/03/1989
Defensive linchpin and the mainstay of Athletic’s midfield in recent seasons. In Spain’s provisional 2014 World Cup squad but missed the final cut.
Branislav IVANOVIC – Chelsea/Serbia/22/02/1984
Didier Drogba celebrates with Branislav Ivanovic after scoring the second goal for Chelsea.
Tough defender who scores some important goals for his club from right-back. He can also play in central defence when needed.
JADSON – Corinthians/Brazil/05/10/1983
Little midfielder with a fine range of passing but consistently undervalued in Brazilian football. Recently rejected a big money offer from China.
Christophe JALLET – Lyon/France/31/10/1983
Veteran right-back who is enjoying a new lease of life since moving to Lyon from PSG last summer. He has won seven France caps.
Adnan JANUZAJ – Manchester Utd/Belgium/05/02/1995
Has not featured frequently under Louis Van Gaal but remains United’s – and Belgium’s – most exciting prospect.
JAVI MARTINEZ Bayern/Spain/02/09/1988
Defensive midfielder or centre-back whose versatility is invaluable for club and country. Near to a return from a ligament injury.
Mile JEDINAK – Crystal Palace/Australia/03/08/1984
Sydney-born, fiercely competitive defensive central midfielder. Captain of both his club and Asian champions Australia.
JEFFERSON – Botafogo/Brazil/02/01/1983
Leading the race to succeed Julio Cesar as Brazil’s first-choice keeper, although his club have been relegated to the second division.
