Abdus Sattar

Abdus Sattar, was a former footballer, who played for Mohammedan Sporting from 1932 to 1941, Sattar was among the players of the Golden Era of the 1930s, being influential in the team's defensive structure.

Playing career

Sattar (third from left, standing row), with Mohammedan Sporting in 1935.

Sattar started off his career with Bangalore Crescent Club, before then joining the Bangalore Muslims. He was recruited to Mohammedan Sporting in 1932 by one of their star players, Mustafa. playing an integral role in the team's defence. Sattar would also feature as a regular starter for the team over the years, before retiring in 1941. After this incident, several violent incidents broke out, the IFA would carry out a three-year suspension, instead of suspending Sattar, the suspension would be handed to another Mohammedan player, Habib.

Post-retirement

Sattar (fourth from right, standing row) with the East Pakistan football team before an exhibition match against the China national team.

After the Partition of India, Sattar opted to move to Pakistan. He would then transition into the field of coaching, where he would develop several football players.