Matti Steinmann's signing at the beginning of the season created quite a hype among East Bengal fans as a 26-year-old player, who had the experience of playing in the Bundesliga, joined the club in their maiden season in the Indian Super League (ISL).
As the season is coming to an end and the Red and Golds have played 17 out of their 20 league stage matches, it is safe to say that the hype around Steinmann was not misplaced.
The German midfielder has been one of the club's best players this season. He is their top scorer with four goals in 15 matches and has three assists, the most in the squad.