NorthEast United set to sign Australian defender Patrick Flottmann

The centre-back has represented Sydney FC and Brisbane Roar in the A-League.

NorthEast United are all set to complete the signing of Australian defender Patrick Flottmann, Khel Now can confirm. The Highlanders first signed South Korean defender Ahn Byung-keon, but couldn’t register him due to some issues. They have now gone forward with the 24-year-old Aussie. Flottmann will become the final foreign addition to the Highlanders' squad for Indian Super League 2021-22 season.

“NorthEast United are all set to sign Australian defender Patrick Flottmann. They were in talks with a few more players, but went ahead with the Australian,” a source told Khel Now.

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Player Profile

Flottmann started his career with Sydney FC’s youth side Sydney FC NPL. He came through to the first-team, but failed to make his senior debut for the club despite being named on the bench on a number of occasions.

A lack in game-time meant Flottmann needed a change in scenery. He left Sydney FC and moved abroad to play for Thai League 2 club Air Force United in 2018. But, he returned to Australia a season later and re-signed for Sydney FC on a two-year deal. He made three appearances each for Sydney FC in the A-league and the AFC Champions League.

But, once again lack of game-time became a major issue and Flottman went on loan to Brisbane Roar for the remainder of the A-league 2020/21 season. He made four appearances for Brisbane before returning to his parent club. Then in July 2021, Sydney FC parted ways with Flottmann.

Type of Player

Flottmann is a right-footed centre-back, who mostly plays on the left side of the centre-back pairing. He can also slot in as a holding midfielder, if needed. The Aussie is technically sound and is a proper ball-playing centre-back. His passing accuracy and ability to win both aerial and ground duels makes him a value addition for the Highlanders.

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NorthEast United’s preparations ahead of the new season

The Highlanders have started their pre-season camp in Goa with a hope to replicate their heroics from last season. Khalid Jamil will lead NorthEast United this season and he has made quite a few interesting additions to his squad. They’ve retained the services of Federico Gallego, Khassa Camara and Deshorn Brown from last season. The club have also brought in defending ISL champion duo Hernan Santana and Tondonba Singh from Mumbai City.

Jamil has also made notable additions to his domestic contingent in Laldanmawia Ralte, Sehnaj Singh, Joe Zoherliana among others. NorthEast United will get their season underway on November 20 against Bengaluru FC.

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