Subhani Hassimdeen

Subhani Hassimdeen (died 25 November 2023) was a Sri Lankan footballer and coach. He was considered as one of the finest players to have played for Sri Lanka national football team at international level. He was considered as one of the go-to reliable strikers during the time frame between 1965 and 1975.

Early life Subhani was born in Ceylon into the prominent Hassimdeen sporting family of Slave Island. He was one of four brothers—Naheem Hassimdeen, Muzammil Hassimdeen and Farook Hassimdeen—who collectively represented Ceylon at international level football for a continuous 35-year period from 1951 to 1986. The family belonged to the Sri Lankan Malay community. He was also instrumental in assisting Sri Lanka to win the 1970 Southern Quadrangular Football Tournament.

Death He died on 25 November 2023 at the age of 77. His funeral was held on 25 November 2023 at the Jawatte Burial Ground in Colombo.

20 July 1972 Merdeka Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

1972 Merdeka Tournament

22 July 1972 Merdeka Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

1972 Merdeka Tournament