Sudip Chatterjee
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Sudip Chatterjee nicknamed Tulu, was an Indian international football player. He started his career as a centre back and then moved to the right back
position before switching to the midfielder
role. As a Midfielder, he was considered among the finest in Indian football.
in 1984. While at East Bengal, Sudip was shifted to Central Midfield by the then coach of the club, Amal Dutta
. 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. 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.
. 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.
. After his retirement from football due to ill health, he was subsequently also diagnosed with Dementia
. On September 18, 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.
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position before switching to the midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
role. As a Midfielder, he was considered among the finest in Indian football.
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 ClubEast Bengal Club
Kingfisher East Bengal Football Club are an Indian professional football club based at Kolkata. They are known to be one of the best footballing sides in India. They have won the most IFA Shields in Indian Football and are tied for the most National Football League and Durand Cup championships with...
in 1984. While at East Bengal, Sudip was shifted to Central Midfield by the then coach of the club, Amal Dutta
Amal Dutta
-Playing career:In 1950s he played in midfield for East Bengal. He also represented India in the 1954 Asian Games at Manila.-Coaching career:After retirement as a player he went to England for a one-year FA coaching course, where he was taught by the renowned Walter Winterbottom.On returning to...
. 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. 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 GamesAsian Games
The Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
. He was a very dependable member of the Indian Football Team till his retirement in 1992. Sudip represented India in Asian Games
Asian Games
The Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
, 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
Asian Games
The Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
(1986), Merdeka Cup(1986), Nehru Gold Cup(1985 & 1988) and Asia Cup(1988). 1992 Asia Cup was his last International tournament.
Personal life
Chatterjee used to live at Mandirtala, Howrah, the twin city of KolkataKolkata
Kolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
. After his retirement from football due to ill health, he was subsequently also diagnosed with Dementia
Dementia
Dementia is a serious loss of cognitive ability in a previously unimpaired person, beyond what might be expected from normal aging...
. On September 18, 2006, a piece of Guava
Guava
Guavas are plants in the myrtle family genus Psidium , which contains about 100 species of tropical shrubs and small trees. They are native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America...
choked his respiratory tract and he suffered a Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Arrest is a 1980 horror/thriller-film written and directed by Murray Mintz.-Plot:The city of San Francisco is pushed into a state of terror and fear as a deranged murderer stalks the city. The police are baffled by the case and are lead to extremes by a lunatic whose victims all have...
. He was declared dead after being rushed to a nearby hospital. Chatterjee is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.
Awards
- Awarded Player of the Decade by AIFF in 1994
- Awarded Player of the Year by AIFF in 1986