Masudur Rahman

Masudur Rahman alternatively spelled Masoodur Rahman (; 5 September 1916 – 20 June 1967) was a footballer who played as goalkeeper, after retirement, he became a FIFA referee.

Early life Rahman was born on 5 September 1916, In Calcutta, British India. He used to take a keen interest in games such as field hockey and football. He started his career as early as 1933.

Football career Rahman represented Calcutta Mohammedan from 1932 to 1938 in both football and hockey, before moving to Khulna Town Club and playing for them from 1939 till 1946. He also had a spell at East Bengal in 1939, and also played for Mohun Bagan till the Independence of Pakistan. In 1960, he was the manager of the East Pakistan hockey team for their participation in the National Hockey Championship held in Hyderabad and also for an exhibition match against the Pakistan Olympic Hockey team.

The following year, he supervised the international friendly series against the touring Burma national team in East Pakistan. Due to his exceptional supervision, he was eventually awarded a FIFA Badge in 1962. He also refereed matches at the 1964 Aga Khan Gold Cup.

Personal life and death Masudur Rahman had 8 children, He was admitted on 1 April 1967. Referees saved up around Rs.500 to donate to Masud. He died on 20 June 1967, at 4 pm. He was buried at Azimpur Graveyard.