Rajendra Prasad Singh

Early life Singh was born in Cuttack, Odisha and is the son of former Odisha state football team captain and international footballer Debendra Prasad Singh.

Club career Singh started playing football for SAI Hostel in Odisha in 1990. He played for SBI in the Cuttack League and later went to play for major division Indian clubs Mohun Bagan and Mahindra United FC. He was part of the Mohun Bagan squad that won their first NFL title in the 1997–98 season.

Singh represented the state teams of Odisha He played in the national team matches in the 2002 World Cup qualifiers. He was part of the national team squad that toured England in 2002 where India played against Jamaica.

Coaching career Singh was appointed the head coach of the Odisha team for the 2013–14 Santosh Trophy season. He also serves as the mentor of the Sunrise Club which participates in the FAO League. 2001–02 Durand Cup: 2000 Rovers Cup: 2000–01 Sikkim Gold Cup: 2000, 2001 DCM Trophy: 1997

Bengal Santosh Trophy: 1997–98, 1998–99

Individual NFL Best Player: 1999–2000