Tom Aldred signs one-year contract extension with Mohun Bagan Super Giant

ANI May 12, 2025 328 views

Tom Aldred has committed to another year with Mohun Bagan after a stellar debut season. The defender was instrumental in their ISL Shield and Cup double victory. His leadership and set-piece threat made him a fan favourite. Aldred will now aim to build on this success in the 2025-26 campaign.

"Aldred quickly became a fan favourite with his defensive solidity and set-piece contributions." – ISL Official Website
New Delhi, May 12: Mohun Bagan Super Giant centre-back Tom Aldred has signed a fresh one-year contract with the Mariners, the Indian Super League (ISL) club announced on Saturday. The new deal will see the defender don the Green and Maroons till the end of the 2025-26 season, as per the ISL official website.

Key Points

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Aldred played 32 matches in MBSG's double-winning season

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Scored 3 goals from set-pieces

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Extended stay till 2025-26

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Key figure under coach Jose Molina

Aldred, who joined the Mariners from A-League outfit Brisbane Roar ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, quickly became a fan favourite. The 34-year-old played a crucial role in the heart of defence during a memorable season for the Kolkata-based side.

Under the leadership of head coach Jose Molina, MBSG retained the ISL Shield and clinched the ISL Cup with a victory over Bengaluru FC in the final, becoming only the second team in ISL history to achieve the double. The Mariners also finished as runners-up in the Durand Cup.

Aldred made 32 appearances across all competitions and, aside from his defensive solidity, also contributed in attack, mostly from set-piece situations, with three goals and one assist.

With his future now secured, the experienced defender will aim to build on this strong season and lead from the back once again in 2025-26.

Earlier, Mohun Bagan Super Giant last featured in the Kalinga Super Cup 2025, where FC Goa put them to the sword, beating them 3-1 to progress to the final of the competition.

Goals from Brison Fernandes (20'), Iker Guarrotxena (51' penalty), and Borja Herrera (58') sealed a comfortable victory for Manolo Marquez's side over Bastab Roy's young guns.

Reader Comments

Here are 6 authentic Indian fan comments for the article:
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Rahul K.
Great news for Mariners! Aldred was rock solid in defense last season. His experience is invaluable for our young squad. Hope he can maintain the same form next season too. #JoyMohunBagan
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Priya M.
Smart move by the club. At 34, he's not getting younger but his leadership is crucial. Loved how he organized our defense last season. Also scored some important goals! 😊
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Arjun S.
While Aldred was good, we need to think about long-term replacements. ISL is getting more competitive every year. Hope the management is scouting young Indian defenders too.
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Sunita R.
His partnership with Hamill was fantastic last season! Hope they continue together. The double-winning team should be kept intact as much as possible. #MarinersForever
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Vikram J.
Deserved extension! The way he adapted to Indian football was impressive. Foreign players often struggle with heat and travel but Aldred handled it like a pro. Respect! 🙏
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Neha P.
Good decision but we need to improve our Super Cup performances. The loss to Goa showed our bench strength needs work. Aldred can't do everything alone! More signings please!

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