Mohammed Habib (footballer) explained
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
1969-70[10]
East Bengal
1970, 1974
1980–81
India
Mohun Bagan
1978–79
Individual
Awards
See also
Bibliography
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External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Indian football legend Habib felicitated . 17 July 2021 . 8 June 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170608181447/http://www.yahind.com/indian-football-legend-habib-felicitated/ . dead .
- Web site: Shoubhik. Mukhopadhyay. East Bengal & Calcutta Football League: A Sublime Romantic Saga – Hero I-League. 10 September 2015. 25 September 2019. i-league.org. I-League. https://web.archive.org/web/20190925033144/https://i-league.org/east-bengal-calcutta-football-league-a-sublime-romantic-saga/. 25 September 2019.
- News: Indian football legend Mohammed Habib passes away at 74 . 15 August 2023 . Sportstar . 15 August 2023.
- Web site: ডেস্ক . আনন্দবাজার অনলাইন . হাসপাতালে বন্ড সই করে হাবিব খেলেছিলেন জীবনের সেরা ম্যাচ . 2023-08-16 . www.anandabazar.com . bn.
- Web site: 2023-08-15 . ক্রীড়াজগতে নক্ষত্রপতন, প্রয়াত ফুটবল মক্কার 'বড়ে মিয়াঁ' মহম্মদ হাবিব . 2023-08-16 . Indian Express Bangla . bn.
- Web site: 2023-08-15 . Mohammed Habib Passes Away: প্রয়াত 'লড়াকু' ফুটবলার মহম্মদ হাবিব . 2023-08-16 . Zee24Ghanta.com.
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