#2 A composed defensive unit

Many credit ATK's goalscoring prowess as a major reason for their success but they tend to forget their defensive capabilities. They have conceded only five goals in their last seven matches with Bengaluru FC only bettering their record.
Moreover, ATK has seen less of the ball in each of their seven matches. They like to play with three centre-backs with Prabir Das and Michael Soosairaj covering the wings.
Pritam Kotal has played every minute of the season so far and has 23 tackles, 13 interceptions, 53 clearances, and 10 blocks to his name. Agus Garcia has made 81 clearances either as a part of their back-line or as a defensive midfielder. Anas has played only five matches but made 16 tackles.
Prabir Das has 3 assists and 13 crosses in the seven matches he has played so far but has not compromised his defensive duties as he has made 29 tackles and 41 clearances. Michael Soosairaj has a goal to his name apart from taking 10 shots and whipping 8 crosses. Defensively, he has been astute too with his 22 tackles and 11 interceptions.