The 20-year-old central defender has not yet obtained the opportunity to meet Subrata Bhattacharya. But after coming to Kolkata and playing regularly for the Kalighat MS in the ongoing CFL Premier Division he heard about the renowned former international from Bengal that Bhattacharya, the fabulous central defender was also famous for scoring goals when the team needed a goal for three points desperately. 

Umer Mukhter, the promising central defender of Kalighat MS became the man-of-the-match in the ongoing Premier League match against Mohun Bagan. 

He said, “I have not seen yet but heard a lot that he scored many goals for Mohun Bagan from the set piece movements, especially in the crisis time in those matches when the team was faltering and struggling to score." 

Umer hailing from Kozhikode started his career as a striker. He scored several goals for his school in the under-14 Subrata Cup. But following advice from Sunir VP, one of his childhood coaches he switched over to defense from the forward. 

He was a product of the Gokulam FC youth development program, a student in their under-16 group, and following current East Bengal coach Vinu George's advice, Umes has come to Kalighat MS on a loan from Kerala United where he is contracted till March next year. 

Despite playing as a central defender Umer is still lured by scoring goals. He watches legendary defender Maldini’s video clippings where he scored several goals, going up from his stopper position to the box. 

Umer has another example in Indian football. That is Anas Edathodika. Umer said, “Anas also had the habit of going up front and scoring goals when the team needed. I have a desire to be like Anas and Subrata Bhattacharya. 

Almost before every match, I talk to myself to prepare for the match. I whisper, if the situation arises then I will also go up front and score goals for my team." 

The defender whose hobby is traveling across the country, has another desire. That is to meet Subrata Bhattacharya for once only before the Premier League ends.