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#2 Mato Grgic and Jose Leudo, the silent torchbearers of NorthEast United FC
Bartholomew Ogebeche and Federico Gallego have been the players who have got the goals and assists for NorthEast United FC, and they are the players on whom everyone keeps an eye on.
NorthEast has the fourth-best attack in the league, but they have the second-best defence in the league. Till now NorthEast have scored 15 goals this season but have conceded only nine just two more than Bengaluru. While Goals win you games, it is often said that Defence wins you championships and it seems that NorthEast are walking on that path.
Mato Grgic has been a rock for NorthEast United this season. While his partner in defence and countryman Mislav Komorski has been in and out of the squad due to suspension and injuries, Mato has been the ever-reliable man for NorthEast United FC.
Jose Leudo has been NorthEast defensive screen this season, and the Columbian hasn't let the Highlander faithful down. He has been ever present on the pitch and can be seen chasing down every ball that comes toward the NorthEast half. His passing and ability to play a long ball to split open defences have also been a vital tool for NorthEast United this season.
Mato and Jose have had an equal impact on the team as much as Barth and Gallego.
