Prasanta Banerjee

Prasanta Banerjee is an Indian football midfielder who played for India national football team in the 1984 Asian Cup. He is one of the few players who has captained and won trophies in all three big clubs viz. East Bengal, Mohun Bagan, and Mohammedan Sporting.

Playing career He started his career at Kalighat in 1975. He joined East Bengal in 1976, and captained the team in 1979–80. Later he joined Mohammedan Sporting followed by Mohun Bagan. He has also captained Bengal in Santosh Trophy and India. He was Player of the Year in 1983. He also played for Mohun Bagan where he managed the club in the I-League.

Managerial career After retirement, Banerjee completed his AFC A, B, and C licensing courses. He later completed FIFA instructor course and worked as assistant coach of India U-17 team at the 2002–03 AFC U-17 Championship. Bengal Santosh Trophy: 1981–82, 1986–87 East Bengal Federation Cup: 1978–79