E. N. Sudhir Explained

Birth Date:1948
Birth Place:Kozhikode
Death Date:3 July 2022
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:1971–1974
Clubs1:Vasco
Years2:1974–1976
Clubs2:Mahindra & Mahindra
Nationalyears1:1972–1974
Nationalteam1:India
Nationalcaps1:9
Nationalgoals1:0

E.N. Sudhir (1948 – 3 July 2022), was an Indian international football player who played as a goalkeeper.[1] [2] He represented Goa at the Santosh Trophy and made his debut at the tournament in 1972.[3]

Career

Sudhir made his international debut against Indonesia in Rangoon (currently Yangon) in the Olympic qualifiers in 1972. He represented India in nine matches. Sudhir was a part of the Indian squad in the 1973 Merdeka Cup and the 1974 Asian Games. At the domestic level, he played for Kerala in the Santosh Trophy in 1969 and 1970.[4] He later switched to Goa and represented them in 1971, 1972, and 1973. He also played for Maharashtra in 1975. At the club level, Sudheer played for several clubs, including Vasco Sports Club and Mahindra & Mahindra.[5]

Personal life and death

Sudhir suffered from gall bladder-related problems. He died on 3 July 2022.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-07-03 . Former India goalkeeper EN Sudhir passes away . 2022-07-07 . Deccan Herald . en . 7 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220707055250/https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/former-india-goalkeeper-en-sudhir-passes-away-1123545.html . live .
  2. Web site: Marcus Mergulhao . Jul 4, 2022 . Gutsy and acrobatic, former India keeper EN Sudhir no more Goa News - Times of India . 2022-07-07 . The Times of India . en . 7 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220707055214/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/gutsy-and-acrobatic-former-india-keeper-sudhir-no-more/articleshow/92639568.cms . live .
  3. Web site: Novy. Kapadia. Memorable moments in the Santosh Trophy. www.sportskeeda.com. Sportskeeda. 27 May 2012. 7 March 2021. 12 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210412140304/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/memorable-moments-in-the-santosh-trophy-2.
  4. Web site: EN Sudhir: Remembering the master of 'reverse flying kicks' . 2022-07-07 . English.Mathrubhumi . 4 July 2022 . en . 7 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220707060743/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/news/en-sudhir-remembering-the-master-of-reverse-flying-kicks-1.7662268 . live .
  5. Web site: Ex-Indian goalkeeper Sudhir passes away . 4 July 2022 . 2022-07-07 . OnManorama . 7 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220707060304/https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2022/07/04/ex-indian-goalkeeper-sudhir-dies.html . .

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