Mohun Bagan Super Giant has signed dynamic midfielder Miguel Figueira from arch-rival East Bengal on a two-year contract, the club announced on Friday.
In his debut season in Indian football, Fugueira played a pivotal role in East Bengal’s title-winning campaign, earning recognition as the tournament’s Best Player and clinching the coveted Golden Ball award.
Last season in the ISL, apart from scoring two goals in 12 matches, he provided five assists.
But before coming to India, the Brazilian first grabbed attention during his stint in Bangladesh with Bashundhara Kings, where he spent three successful seasons.
“Mohun Bagan supporters are very passionate and lively, much like Brazilian supporters. Having played in Kolkata for a year, I have seen the love the Green-and-Maroon supporters have for the team. They fill the galleries with expectations and emotions. For them, nothing matters more than winning matches and lifting trophies and they are prepared to give everything for that dream. I thrive under that expectation to become champions; it’s a kind of pressure I genuinely enjoy. I’m eagerly awaiting the opportunity to don the Green-and-Maroon jersey. The thought of stepping onto the pitch in those colours, in front of the finest supporters of the country’s best club, is something that excites me tremendously,” he said in an interview from Brazil.
“When the offer came from Mohun Bagan Super Giant, I first informed my wife about it. After all, an opportunity to join the best club in the country is something that deserves serious consideration. So, the two of us had long discussions about it for several days. Simultaneously, discussions continued with the club regarding various matters. Finally, I decided that I will play for Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the new season.”
“In the strike force, I will have a natural goal scorer like Jamie Maclaren. I want to show some magic on the field with Maclaren. I want to also enjoy some good goal celebration moments with him,” he added.
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Published on Jul 10, 2026