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]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1948 | ||
| Place of birth | Kozhikode | ||
| Date of death | 3 July 2022 | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1971–1974 | Vasco | ||
| 1974–1976 | Mahindra & Mahindra | ||
| International career | |||
| 1972–1974 | India | 9 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
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 edit
Sudhir suffered from gall bladder-related problems. He died on 3 July 2022.
References edit
- ^ "Former India goalkeeper EN Sudhir passes away". Deccan Herald. 3 July 2022. Archived from the original on 7 July 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ Marcus Mergulhao (4 July 2022). "Gutsy and acrobatic, former India keeper EN Sudhir no more | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 July 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ Kapadia, Novy (27 May 2012). "Memorable moments in the Santosh Trophy". www.sportskeeda.com. Sportskeeda. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ "EN Sudhir: Remembering the master of 'reverse flying kicks'". English.Mathrubhumi. 4 July 2022. Archived from the original on 7 July 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ "Ex-Indian goalkeeper Sudhir passes away". OnManorama. Press Trust of India. 4 July 2022. Archived from the original on 7 July 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.