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Sudip Chatterjee
Personal information
Full name Sudip Chatterjee
Position(s) Central Midfielder
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of April 28 2008

Sudip Chatterjee(1959 - 18 September 2006), nicknamed Tulu, was an Indian international Football player[1]. He started his career as a Stopper and then moved to the Right Back position before switching to the Midfielder role.[2] As a Midfielder, he was considered among the finest in Indian fooball.[3]

Playing Career

Sudip started his playing career with Howrah Sahajatri Club, where his skills were spotted by former India international Arun Ghosh. In 1981 he signed for Calcutta 1st Division league team Bengal Nagpur Railway (BNR) Club. After spending a season with BNR, he joined Kolkata giant Mohun Bagan in 1982. After two seasons with Mohun Bagan, Chatterjee moved to Bagan's arch rival East Bengal Club in 1984.[4] While at East Bengal, Sudip was shifted to Central Midfield by the then coach of the club, Amal Dutta[5]. Sudip remained with East Bengal till 1987. During his stay with East Bengal, he was adjudged the player of the year by the AIFF in 1986[6]. He joined Mohun Bagan again in 1988 and played for them in the corresponding two seasons. In 1990, he returned to East Bengal for a one year stint. Sudip finally returned to Mohun Bagan in 1991 and retired at the end of 1992 season.

International Career

After his 1982 debut with Mohun Bagan as a Central Defender, Sudip was included in the Indian Team for 1982 Asian Games.[7] He was a very dependable member of the Indian Football Team till his retirement in 1992. Sudip represented India in Asian Games, Asia Cup, Pre-World Cup, Pre-Olympic, Merdeka Cup, SAF Games and Nehru Gold Cup. He captained India in SAF Games(1985), Pre-World Cup(1986), Asian Games(1986), Merdeka Cup(1986), Nehru Gold Cup(1985 & 1988) and Asia Cup(1988). 1992 Asia Cup was his last International tournament.[8]

Personal Life

Chatterjee used to live at Mandirtala, Howrah, the twin city of Kolkata. After his retirement from football due to ill health, he was subsequently also diagnosed with Dementia.[9] On September 18th 2006, a piece of Guava choked his respiratory tract and he suffered a Cardiac Arrest. He was declared dead after being rushed to a near by hospital. Chatterje is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.[10] [11]

Awards

  • Awarded Player of the Decade by AIFF in 1994[12]
  • Awarded Player of the Year by AIFF in 1986[13]

References

  1. ^ http://www.kolkatafootball.com/kolkatafootball_indian_legend_footballers_profile.html
  2. ^ http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/19/stories/2006091910121800.htm
  3. ^ http://in.sports.yahoo.com/060918/48/67pmm.html
  4. ^ http://www.kolkatafootball.com/kolkatafootball_indian_legend_footballers_profile.html
  5. ^ http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/19/stories/2006091910121800.htm
  6. ^ http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/19/stories/2006091910121800.htm
  7. ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2003926.cms
  8. ^ http://www.kolkatafootball.com/kolkatafootball_indian_legend_footballers_profile.html
  9. ^ http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/19/stories/2006091910121800.htm
  10. ^ http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060919/asp/sports/story_6764575.asp
  11. ^ http://www.the-aiff.com/news_details.php?news_id=121
  12. ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2003926.cms
  13. ^ http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/19/stories/2006091910121800.htm
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