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Sheikh Abdul Latif

1928 – 2000

Association football player

Association football player
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About Sheikh Abdul Latif

Lived 1928 – 2000 (aged 71). Sheikh Abdul Latif was an association football player.

Sheikh Abdul Latif (also Sheikh Abdul Lateef; 15 August 1928 – 2 February 2000) was an Indian footballer. He participated at the 1952 Summer Olympics, 1956 Summer Olympics and the 1960 Summer Olympics, with Syed Abdul Rahim managed India. In 1959–60, he captained the national team.

Playing career Latif during his playing days, was influenced by Indian football legend Syed Abdus Samad. In 1959, Latif led India in pre-Olympics and Merdeka tournament. In 1960, he was denied being the India captain for the Olympics. A couple of years later, he later migrated to Pakistan.

Honours

India Asian Games Gold medal: 1951 Asian Quadrangular Football Tournament: 1954 Merdeka Tournament runner-up: 1959

Bengal Santosh Trophy: Winner (3): 1949–50, 1950–51

Bombay Santosh Trophy Runner-up: 1958–59

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Important facts

Born
15 August 1928, Purnia
Birth century
20th century
Died
2 February 2000, Kolkata
Occupation
Association football player

People in Sheikh Abdul Latif's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sheikh Abdul Latif?

association football player (1928-2000)

When was Sheikh Abdul Latif born?

Sheikh Abdul Latif was born on 15 August 1928 in Purnia.

When did Sheikh Abdul Latif die?

Sheikh Abdul Latif died on 2 February 2000 in Kolkata.

What was Sheikh Abdul Latif's occupation?

Sheikh Abdul Latif was an association football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sheikh Abdul Latif

· Wikidata: Q57293495

· DBpedia: Sheikh Abdul Latif

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