In a team where there is a World Cupper, a player who played in Euros, 7-8 Indian Football team stars and what not; Dimitri Petratos was not under the spotlight when Mohun Bagan Super Giant started defending the ISL title this season. But, with his presence, remarkable fighting spirit and consistent performances, Dimitri Petratos is now the saviour for the millions of Mohun Bagan fans in India.

With 16 contributions already in 24 games this season, Dimitri Petratos is the man for the tough times for one of the most high-profile teams of Indian Football.

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Dimi and big games | A match made for Mohun Bagan

Since joining the Kolkata Giants back in the 2022-23 season, Dimitri till now has played 50 games for Mohun Bagan Super Giant and scored 23 goals for them along with assisting 12 times. But, his significance in the team does not lie in his stats. In fact, his significance lies in the moments he has created chances for Mohun Bagan or contributed for them in demanding times.

Dimitri Petratos and Jason Cummings celebrating the goal in the Durand Cup Final vs East Bengal in Kolkata Image | Sportz Point

Take an example of the Durand Cup Final against East Bengal this season. Mohun Bagan after losing the first Kolkata Derby in the same tournament, fans were demanding revenge, on the same turf they had suffered the defeat. Dimitri had not scored a goal till then in the tournament. But, Dimitri stepped up when his team needed him the most. A goal in the 71st minute and Mohun Bagan had their first trophy of the season.

Dimitri Petratos' late goal helped Mohun Bagan draw the game vs East Bengal in ISL 2023-24 in Kolkata Image | ISL/FSDL

Dimitri's habit of scoring in big games came to the rescue for Mohun Bagan when he saved the Mariners from their second Kolkata derby defeat of the season in Kolkata. In front of nearly 60000 fans in Kolkata, Dimitri provided joy for the fans scoring in the 87th minute of the match to make it 2-2 at Salt Lake Stadium.

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FC Goa vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant ISL 2023-24: Dimitri Petratos scored the winner yet again for the Mariners Image - X

After drawing against East Bengal and winning against Hyderabad FC, Habas' men had to prove their metal against one of the strongest teams in FC Goa. Petratos again stepped up with a 74th-minute strike to hand the Mariners an important win in the Indian Super League 2023-24 season.

Not to forget, Dimitri scored three goals in three games in AFC Cup this season and it was his absence that made them suffer in the later part of the group stage.

Dimitri Petratos Stats in important games for Mohun Bagan Super Giant

ISL 2023-23 Home Game vs FC Goa | 1 Goal and 1 Assist to help Mohun Bagan win by 2-1

ISL 2023-23 QFs vs Odisha FC | 58th goal to increase the lead to 2-0

ISL 2022-23 Final vs Bengaluru FC | Two goals for Mohun Bagan from Penlaty to take the game to shootouts

Durand Cup 2023 Final | Goal in 71st minute to help Mohun Bagan win by 1-0

AFC Cup 2023-24 Group Stage | 29th-minute goal to give Mohun Bagan the early lead in a game that ended in a 2-2 draw

ISL 2023-24 vs East Bengal | 87th-minute goal to help Mohun Bagan draw the game 2-2

ISL 2023-24 vs FC Goa | 74th-minute goal to help Mohun Bagan win the game by 1-0

Including these games, Dimitri Petratos so far has scored 8 match-winning goals for Mohun Bagan when the team was losing the game.

Dimitri Petratos stats by season

2022-23 | 26 Games, 12 Goals, 7 Assists

2023-24 so far | 24 Games, 11 Goals, 5 Assists

Dimitri Petratos Stats by Competitions

Indian Super League | 31 Games, 15 Goals, 8 Assists

ISL Play-Offs | 4 Games, 3 Goals, 0 Assists

Super Cup | 6 Games, 1 Goal, 1 Assist

Durand Cup | 5 Games, 1 Goal, 0 Assists

AFC Cup Qualifiers | 1 Game, 0 goals, 2 Assists

AFC Cup | 3 Games, 3 Goals, 1 Assists

Dimitri Petratos Overall Stats for Mohun Bagan | 50 Games, 23 Goals, 12 Assists

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