Debashish Roy

Debashish Roy (born 12 April 1955) is a former Indian footballer. This dynamic centre forward was the only footballer from Assam who played in all three giants of Kolkata Mohun Bagan AC, East Bengal Club and Mohammedan SC.

Playing career

Early career Born in Karimganj, Assam Roy started his football career by representing inter-college football tournaments for Karimganj College. Then he went onto captain the Gauhati University team in the All India University football championship and they defeated Calcutta University by 5-0 in the finals. He represented Assam football team twice and five times for Bengal in Santosh Trophy. Roy got an opportunity to play for a Hong Kong based club but unfortunately due to an injury he turned down the offer.

International career Roy represented the senior India national football team for many occasions. He was also the vice captain of the junior India team.

Honours Bengal Santosh Trophy: 1986–87