Sudip Chatterjee (footballer)
Sudip Chatterjee (15 December 1959 – 18 September 2006), nicknamed Tulu, was an Indian international football player and coach.[1][2] He started his career as a centre back and then moved to the right back position before switching to the midfielder role.[3] As a Midfielder,[4] he was considered among the finest players in Indian football.[5] He also managed Bengal in Santosh Trophy and won the 1998–99 edition.[6]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sudip Chatterjee | ||
| Date of birth | 5 February 1959 | ||
| Place of birth | Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal, India | ||
| Date of death | 18 September 2006 (aged 47) | ||
| Place of death | Howrah, India | ||
| Position(s) | Central midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Till 1981 | Sahajatri Club, Howrah | ? | (?) |
| 1981–1982 | Bengal Nagpur Railway | ? | (?) |
| 1982–1983 | Mohun Bagan | ? | (?) |
| 1984–1987 | East Bengal Club | ? | (9) |
| 1988–1989 | Mohun Bagan | ? | (?) |
| 1990–1991 | East Bengal Club | ? | (5) |
| 1991–1992 | Mohun Bagan | ? | (?) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 1981–1992 | India | ? | (?) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1996–1998 | Bengal | ||
| 1997 | Mohammedan Sporting Club | ||
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 April 2008 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 April 2008 | |||
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.[1] While at East Bengal, Sudip was shifted to Central Midfield by the then coach of the club, Amal Dutta.[3] 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.[3] 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.[1]
Personal life
Sudip is the eldest son of Chatterjee family of Howrah Chatterjeehat area in Shibpur.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.[3] On 18 September 2006, a piece of guava choked his respiratory tract and he suffered a cardiac arrest. He was declared dead after being rushed to a nearby hospital. Chatterjee is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.[8][9]
Honours
Player
India
- South Asian Games Gold medal: 1985; Bronze medal: 1989[10]
Mohun Bagan
- IFA Shield: 1989
- Sikkim Gold Cup: 1989
- All Airlines Gold Cup: 1989
- Calcutta Football League: 1992
East Bengal
- Durand Cup: 1990
- IFA Shield: 1990
- Rovers Cup: 1990
Bengal
- Santosh Trophy: 1981–82, 1988–89
References
- Das, G. C. (14 September 2008). "Indian Legendary Football Players Profile: Sudip Chatterjee". www.kolkatafootball.com. Kolkata Football. Archived from the original on 14 September 2008. Retrieved 25 January 2011.
- Sengupta, Somnath (13 July 2011). "Tactical Evolution of Indian Football (Part Three): PK Banerjee – Amal Dutta – Nayeemuddin". thehardtackle.com. Kolkata: The Hard Tackle. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
- "The Hindu : Sport / Football : Sudip Chatterjee passes away". thehindu.com. Kolkata: The Hindu News. PTI. 19 September 2006. Archived from the original on 9 November 2007. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- "Maidan Masters – Sudip Chatterjee : "During an era when East Bengal, Mohun Bagan, and Mohammedan Sporting ruled Bengal and Indian football, Sudip was one of the rare Bengal-based footballers selected to represent India before playing for any of these clubs. "". Goaldentimes.org. Archived from the original on 20 July 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- Sudip Chatterjee passes away at 46
- "Bengal lift record sixth crown". tribuneindia.com. The Tribune India. Press Trust of India. 5 April 1999. Archived from the original on 28 April 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- "Former India captain Sudip passes away-The Times of India". Archived from the original on 13 January 2011. Retrieved 29 April 2008.
- The Telegraph – Calcutta : Sports
- All India Football Federation
- Saha, Kaushik (11 October 2014). "Maidan Masters – Sudip Chatterjee". Goalden Times. Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
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