Sudip Chatterjee

Sudip Chatterjee (15 December 1959 – 18 September 2006), nicknamed Tulu, was an Indian international football player and coach. He started his career as a centre back and then moved to the right back position before switching to the midfielder role. As a midfielder, he was considered among the finest players in Indian football. He also managed Bengal in Santosh Trophy and won the 1998–99 edition.

Playing career Sudip started his playing career with Howrah Sahajatri Club, where his skills were spotted by former India international Arun Ghosh. In 1981, he signed for Calcutta 1st Division league team Bengal Nagpur Railway (BNR) Club. After spending a season with BNR, he joined Kolkata giant Mohun Bagan in 1982. After two seasons with Mohun Bagan, Chatterjee moved to Bagan's arch rival East Bengal Club in 1984. He was a very dependable member of the Indian Football Team till his retirement in 1992. Sudip represented India in Asian Games, Asia Cup, Pre-World Cup, Pre-Olympic, Merdeka Cup, SAF Games and Nehru Gold Cup. He captained India in SAF Games(1985), Pre-World Cup(1986), Asian Games (1986), Merdeka Cup(1986), Nehru Gold Cup(1985 & 1988) and Asia Cup(1988). 1992 Asia Cup was his last International tournament.

Honours Player India South Asian Games Gold medal: 1985; Bronze medal: 1989

Mohun Bagan IFA Shield: 1989 Sikkim Gold Cup: 1989 All Airlines Gold Cup: 1989 Calcutta Football League: 1992

East Bengal Durand Cup: 1990 IFA Shield: 1990 Rovers Cup: 1990

Bengal Santosh Trophy: 1981-82, 1986-87, 1988-89

Manager Bengal Santosh Trophy: 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98

Individual Awarded Player of the Decade by AIFF in 1994 Awarded Player of the Year by AIFF in 1986