Mailson Alves will lead Chennaiyin FC this season. The Brazilian Center Back will take over from the captain’s armband from Henrique Sereno. The reigning champions of ISL will be aiming to defend their league title under the new captain also. Mailson Alves did score a goal in Chennaiyin FC’s 3-2 win over Bengaluru FC in the final of the Indian Super League.
Earlier this year Mailson Alves extended his contract with the club for two years and the club gave him the captains duty.