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Mohun Bagan Super Giant: Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) are one step away from a consecutive Indian Super League (ISL) title, thanks largely to a defensive unit that excels at both ends of the pitch.

With 14 of the team’s 42 goals coming from defenders this season, an ISL record, the team has set a new benchmark for contributions from the backline, also bettering the previous best of eight by Chennaiyin FC in 2017-18.

Tom Aldred, a new addition to the team from the A-League, has bagged two goals and his 13 blocks have been the highest by any Mohun Bagan Super Giant player this term.