ATK’s defensive mainstay, Pritam Kotal, is fresh off helping his side win the Indian Super League (ISL) title - a campaign where his matured performances in a three-man defence was widely appreciated.
Kotal, who used to play right-back predominantly, was a revelation in central defence under Antonio Habas.
However, the India international started his career as a defensive midfielder. From Wari FC, his first professional club to U-19 national team, Kotal used to play in the heart of the midfield.
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But it was only under Colin Toal, India’s former technical director who was also in charge of the U-19 team between 2009-2012, Kotal made his transition to the right-back role.