On Thursday midnight, Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s new number 10 reached Kolkata. Former Dundee FC player Greg Stewart has joined Mohun Bagan Super Giant for the upcoming season. The Scottish forward has experience competing in top competitions like the Europa League where he made 3 appearances in the past and 4 appearances in the Scottish Championship Play-offs. The seasoned attacker had been in India for the last season with Mumbai City before leaving during the winter transfer window of January 2024 to join his former club Kilmarnock FC, citing personal reasons.
Early Career
Greg honed his skills in the early days at Rangers SC academy. Early in his career, Stewart played and worked simultaneously. After short stints with Hearts, Falkirk, and Stirling Albion, he joined Cowdenbeath FC, s second division club then. He impressed Paul Hartley of Dundee FC while at Cowdenbeath FC and joined them after spending four seasons with Cowdenbeath. He had an impressive goal contribution of 40 goals and 19 assists for Cowdenbeath in 139 matches he played for them. At Dundee FC, Stewart has his premiership experience. The left-footed attacker played over 80 matches, scoring 32 goals and providing 27 assists.
From Scottish Championship to ISL
He switched his allegiance to Rangers in 2019, one of the most successful clubs in Scotland. Greg Stewart won the Scottish Premiership in the 2020-21 season with Rangers FC. Following that stint, Stewart joined Jamshedpur FC. In his first season in India, which was played in Goa in isolation due to COVID, he won the ISL, scoring 10 goals and assisting 10 times in 21 matches. His magnificent free-kick against the Kerala Blasters announced his arrival on Indian soil during this period.
After a brief period with Jamshedpur FC, Stewart joined Mumbai City FC and won the ISL shield again. In the 2022-23 season, he played 27 matches, scored 14 goals, and provided 12 assists, contributed to 26 goals. Last year, Greg scored 3 times and assisted 6 times. He has the experience of 66 matches in India under his belt which makes him a valuable addition for the Mariners.
What to expect from a 34-year-old attacker?
Greg is not only a phenomenal attacker, but a versatile player with high technical ability and creativity. He excels in the opponent’s half with the ball, delivering precise passes into the box that often create chaos for opponent teams. He and Dimi Petratos, with ample help from Sahal, can form a deadly duo for the Kolkata giants. The set-pieces of the Mariners will become more dangerous for the opposition after this addition.
Stewart will not only help the team with goals but his assists will also be a major factor in this year’s success. While Greg may not start every match ahead of Dimi Petratos, even a solid 10 minutes from him can secure a win for the team. His experience in ISL and the Indian conditions will play a significant role. The other two Scottish players in the camp, Jason Cummings and Jamie Maclaren can help to acclimatise to the conditions.
