Mohun Bagan vs Chennaiyin FC Player Ratings: Manvir Singh shines, Emmanuel Immanishimwe disappoints in ISL 2026-27
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Mohun Bagan were able to clinch a narrow 1-0 win over Chennaiyin FC in their first home match at the Salt Lake Stadium (Kolkata) of the 2026-27 Indian Super League (ISL) season on Monday, 26 October (2026).
After riding out a storm through a dangerous and free-flowing Chennaiyin FC side, it was Manvir Singh’s winner in the 85th minute that helped the Mariners win their second straight match. Here are the Player Ratings from the game.
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Mohun Bagan Ratings (by Uttiyo Sarkar)
Vishal Kaith – 9/10
Kaith uplifted his Mohun Bagan teammates by putting in a heroic captain’s performance. He was excellent with his shot-stopping, making six brilliant saves to keep his side in the game until Manvir’s winner.
Mehtab Singh – 7.5/10
An energetic, physical presence on the wide areas. Mehtab showed his attacking prowess by setting up two chances and was defensively solid, making nine defensive contributions – including three interceptions.
Rahul Bheke – 5/10
Bheke was caught in some awkward positions at times, letting players get past him in danger areas. Only made one defensive contribution in an awkward showing.
Alberto Rodriguez – 7/10
Rodriguez was at his aggressive best in the centre-back role, ruining many attacks with his reactiveness. The Spaniard made six clearances and four possession recoveries to frustrate the Chennaiyin forwards many times.
Abhishek Singh – 6.5/10
Abhishek was outmanoeuvred by Irfan Yadwad at times, but was mostly a reliable defensive asset. He improved in the second half, making eight possession recoveries and winning eight duels in a proactive display.
Deepak Tangri – 4.5/10
Tangri made a foul 15 seconds into the game and that set up what would be a frustrating showing from him. He was too cagey with his passing, lost 8 duels and only made one tackle.
Samir Zeljkovic – 4/10
The Bosnian midfielder struggled under the intensity of the game and failed to create much. He lost too many duels and looked sluggish in possession, causing him to be taken off.
Dejan Drazic – 4.5/10
Drazic was not able to bring that special spark in Mohun Bagan’s attack. He gave away the ball on multiple occasions and was not able to create any chances. Worked hard defensively, but yet to unlock his attacking best.
Manvir Singh – 7.5/10
Manvir worked hard all game long and saw that pay off in the end. He got at the end of the cross perfectly for his goal, showcasing his goal-scoring instinct. Manvir won many duels and worked hard defensively in a pretty solid display.
Lallianzuala Chhangte – 4/10
Chhangte’s poor start to the 2026-27 ISL season continues. He only created one chance with a nice cross, but was ineffective apart from that. Taken off at half-time after another frustrating showing.
Lee Erwin – 6/10
The Scottish striker was not able to get as involved as he’d like in moves, only completing nine passes. He won some duels, but saw most of his shot attempts thwarted.
Substitutes
Sahal Abdul Samad – 6/10
Sahal got in some promising danger zones after coming on, but his shots went astray. Did well with the attacking link-up play.
Anirudh Thapa – 7/10
Thapa brought more urgency in the attacking build-up play and control to Mohun Bagan’s midfield after coming on. He created multiple chances and urged his teammates forward with incisive passes.
Subhasish Bose – 6.5/10
Bose neutralized most of Chennaiyin’s attacking moves through the left wing well, making five defensive contributions in a solid substitute outing.
Abhishek Suryavanshi – N/R
Brought more steel to Mohun Bagan’s midfield and allowed them to hold off Chennaiyin’s attacks through midfield.
Liston Colaco – 7/10
Colaco produced a lovely assist with a highly inviting pass for Manvir’s goal, proving he can be decisive in this current system.
Chennaiyin FC Ratings (by Aasif Ali)
Mohammad Nawaz – 6/10
Mohammad Nawaz made 3 saves in the first half as Mohun Bagan were forced to find chances through counter attacks. The goalkeeper made 3 saves in the second half as well, but he couldn’t save Manvir’s shot, which turned out to be the game winning goal.
Muhammed Saheef – 6.5/10
Saheef had a good first half defensively, making 6 defensive contributions. He had a chance to score around the 35th minute, but his shot was off target.
The leftback had a total of 13 defensive contributions and was good for the most part of the game, however, Manvir got the better of him in the 86th minute to make it 1-0 for Mohun Bagan from a header.
Emmanuel Immanishimwe – 6.5/10
Emmanuel was the pick of the defenders for CFC in the first half with 100% pass accuracy. Overall, the central defender had 10 defensive contributions, 8 clearances, and 1 block in the game.
Laldinpuia – 6/10
Making his first start of the ISL 2026-27 season, Laldinpuia had to work hard as Mohun Bagan threatened through counter attacks. The central defender made 10 clearances in total and 4 recoveries for his side.
Namgyal Bhutia – 6/10
Namgyal Bhutia was involved in the attacking half as Chennaiyin FC dominated the first half at the Salt Lake. He had a big chance in the 33rd minute, but shot off target.
The right-back had 8 defensive contributions, however, Liston Colaco got the better of him and put a wonderful cross into the box which was capitalized by Manvir Singh.
Ayush Chhetri – 6.5/10
Ayush Chhetri had a 97% pass accuracy and made 5 recoveries in the first half. With his Madih and Nikola dominating the midfield, Ayush was the gel between the duo and Chennaiyin’s defence.
In total, Ayush had a total of 36 passes and 8 defensive contributions before he was substituted off in the 73rd minute.
Nikola Stojanovic – 7.5/10
Nikola was the box-to-box midfielder for Chennaiyin FC in the first half as he played out a promising partnership with Madih Talal. He was also on corner kick duty and provided good deliveries into the box.
The midfielder stuck the bar from a really good shot in the second half and a few minutes later, tested Vishal Kaith from the edge of the box.
Madih Talal – 7.5/10
Madih Talal was at his creative best early in the first half. He created a big chance for Brison that should have been converted around the 11th minute. The Frenchman kept getting better as the game progressed, making 41/45 accurate passes.
Madih created a total of 6 chances and took three shots, however, his attackers couldn’t repay him with the decisive goal as his efforts eventually went in vain
Brison Fernandes – 5.5/10
Brison was quite involved in the early minutes as most of Chennaiyin’s attack was through the left flank. He had two chances in the first half and should have converted at least one of them.
The left winger was substituted off in the 61st minute.
Irfan Yadwad – 6.5/10
Having started on the right wing, Irfan Yadwad got more involved as the first half progressed. He had a big one-on-one chance in the 27th minute, but it was saved by Vishal Kaith.
Irfan had another huge chance in the 48th minute, which needed a fingertip save by the Mohun Bagan goalkeeper. On the workrate front, the winger was second to none, helping out his side in defence as well. Overall Irfan took 5 shots, out of which 2 were on target.
Ramon Tanque – 6/10
Like the previous games, Ramon Tanque dropped down to overload the midfield for his team in the first half. Ramon had a total of three shots, but just one was on target.
The striker’s biggest opportunity came in the dying minutes of the second half as he struck his shot outside the goalpost to the agony of the Chennaiyin supporters.
Substitutes
Bryce Miranda – 5/10
He replaced Brison Fernandes in the 61st minute. Bryce was not much involved, making just 5 passes and 1 defensive contribution for his side.
Hriata – 5.5/10
He was brought in for Ayush Chhetri in the 73rd minute. He made 2 defensive contributions and had a 92% accurate passing stat once for Chennaiyin FC.
Prakadeeswaran – 5/10
The Chennai boy replaced Irfan Yadwad in the 73rd minute. He had a chance to shoot minutes after coming on, but chose to lay it of to his teammate.
Dippendu Biswas – N/A
He was substituted in for Namgyal Bhutia in the 89th minute.
Jiteshwor Singh – N/A
He was brought on in the 89th minute for Nikola Stojanvonic.
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