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Indian footballer (1949–2023)
Mohammed Habib (17 July 1949 – 15 August 2023) was an Indian footballer who played as a
forward for the
India national team which he also captained.
[2] He is also considered by many Indians as one of the best footballers the country has ever produced.
[3]
[4] He was popularly known as Bade Mia in the Indian football world.
[5]
[6]
Club career
In 1968, Habib played for the
Calcutta Football League club
Mohun Bagan under "diamond coach"
Amal Dutta ,
[7] and won the 1969
IFA Shield with a 3–1 victory against East Bengal in the final.
[8]
Although hailing from the state of
Andhra Pradesh (now Telangana), he represented
Bengal in the
Santosh Trophy .
[9] Led by Habib and Santo Mitra, the team won the title in
1969-70 .
[10] Habib scored five goals in Bengal's 6-1 win over Services in the final.
[11] He finished as top scorer with eleven goals and scored another hat-trick against Madras.
[10]
International career
Habib represented the
India national team in international tournaments. He won a bronze medal at the
1970 Asian Games in
Bangkok on a team led by
Syed Nayeemuddin
[12]
[13] and managed by
P. K. Banerjee .
[14]
[15]
[16] He scored 11 goals in 35 international matches.
[17]
Managerial career
After playing football, Habib became coach of the
Tata Football Academy .
[18] He also acted as chief coach of the
Indian Football Association academy in
Haldia .
[19]
Habib guided
Mohammedan Sporting in domestic competitions from 1999–2000, 2000–2003 and 2005.
[20]
[21] He also managed
Bengal Mumbai FC in the
Mumbai Football League from 2007 to 2008.
[22]
[23]
Death
Mohammed Habib died on 15 August 2023 at the age of 74, after suffering from
Parkinson's disease and
dementia .
[3]
Honours
Bengal
East Bengal
India
Mohun Bagan
Individual
Awards
See also
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