Earlier this month Bengaluru teenager Ishan Pandita had become the first ever Indian footballer to sign a professional contract with a Spanish La Liga club in newly promoted CD Leganes for the 2016/17 season.
Now earlier this week, Ishan Pandita on a special invitation by the Spanish league (La Liga) attended the Premios La Liga Gala at the Palacio de Congresos de Valencia.
For Ishan Pandita it was a great experience as he wants to establish himself in Spanish football.
LaLiga Santander Award Winners
– Best Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid)
– Best Defender: Diego Godin (Atletico Madrid)
– Best Midfielder: Luka Modric (Real Madrid)
– Best Striker: Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona)
– Best Coach: Diego Simeone (Atletico Madrid)
– Best Player: Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)
– Best Newcomer: Marco Asensio (RCD Espanyol)
– LaLiga World Player: Luis Suarez (FC Barcelona)
– Jugador Cinco Estrellas de la Aficion (Fans’ Five-Star Player): Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)