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Tamil Nadu Football Team
The Tamil Nadu football team, also earlier the Madras football team, is an Indian football team representing Tamil Nadu in Indian state football competitions including the Santosh Trophy. They have appeared in the Santosh Trophy finals twice, in 1972–73 and 2012, and have never won. Tamil Nadu team reached semi-finals of the Santosh Trophy in 2009, where they lost to Goa. Prior to 1972, the team competed as ''Madras''. Squad The team selected for 2024 Santosh Trophy; Coaching staff Player history Some of the former Tamil Nadu state football players are S. Grand Durai Pandian (Chennai Customs)(Striker), Samson Gunapandian, Simon Sundararaj, J. Krishnaswamy, Raman Vijayan, Syed Sabir Pasha, Kalia Kulothungan, Robin Charles Raja, V. Soundararajan, P.M. Radhakrishnan, P. Nageshwara Rao, M. Thangaraj, Gandhi (RBI), Edwin Ross (Winger), D'Cruz (ICF), Orlando Rayen, A.U. Celestine (Goal Keeper), P.V. Sriramulu, A. Satyanarayanan, Guna Singh, Koshy, K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Chennai)
Marina Arena, also known as Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Chennai, India. The stadium is located at Sydenhams Road in Park Town, Chennai, Park Town besides the Moore Market Complex, Chennai Central suburban railway station. It has a capacity of 40,000. In 1946, the Corporation Stadium was built in a portion of the land occupied by the People's Park, Chennai, People's Park in Central Chennai, Central Madras. The stadium hosted nine test cricket matches between 1956 and 1965. The stadium was refurbished in 1993 and was named after India's first Prime Minister of India, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. It hosted the 1993 Nehru Cup, 1993 Nehru Cup, 1995 South Asian Games, and other international football matches in the 1990s. Currently, it is used to mostly host association football, football matches and Sport of athletics, athletic competitions, and is sometimes used for hosting functions and concerts. The stadium is used by the Tamil Nadu football team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin Charles Raja
Robin Charles Raja (born 30 July 1966) is an Indian football manager and a former player. He is the coach of Chennai FC, which competes in the CFA Senior Division league. Coaching career Born in Tamil Nadu, Raja has served as the head coach of various local state clubs in the CFA Senior Division. He won the league with both Chennai Customs and Hindustan Eagles in 2010 and 2012 respectively. He also coached Chennai FC in the league in 2016. Raja has also coached Tamil Nadu in the Santosh Trophy. During the 2016 edition of the tournament, Raja lead his state side to the semi-finals of the tournament. His side lost 1–0. Chennai City Raja was named the head coach of Chennai City in December 2016 after the club were granted direct-entry into the I-League. He was sacked in January 2017 after "due to unsatisfactory results" with the team lying on the bottom of the table then, following just one win after the first seven games. Statistics Managerial statistics . Personal life Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011–12 Santosh Trophy
The 66th Santosh Trophy 2012 was held in Odisha from 11 May 2012 to 28 May 2012. Calendar The calendar for the 2012 Santosh Trophy, as announced by the All India Football Federation All India Football Federation (AIFF) is the governing body of football, futsal and beach soccer in India. It is a member of FIFA, and is affiliated with the Asian Football Confederation and South Asian Football Federation. It is affiliated wit ...: Qualifying rounds Cluster I ---- Cluster II ---- Cluster III ---- Cluster IV ---- Cluster V ---- Cluster VI ---- Cluster VII ---- Quarter-finals Group A Group B Group C Group D Semi-finals Final References {{DEFAULTSORT:2011-12 Santosh Trophy 2011–12 in Indian football Santosh Trophy seasons Sports competitions in Odisha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sinivasan Pandiyan
Sinivasan Pandiyan (born 6 December 1995) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Gokulam Kerala in I-League. Career Born in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Pandiyan began his career with the Noble Football Academy in Karaikudi. While with the academy, he was coached by former India international Raman Vijayan. Pandiyan stayed at the academy until after high school. He moved back to Chennai to play for Indian Bank in the CFA Senior Division before also playing for Viva Chennai. Chennai City In June 2017, it was announced that Pandiyan was signed by Chennai City for the I-League. He made his professional debut for the club on 4 December 2017 in Chennai City's second match of the 2017–18 season against Gokulam Kerala. Pandiyan started and played the whole match as Chennai City drew 1–1. By the end of the season, Pandiyan had played in 17 matches for Chennai City, starting 16, while playing a pivotal role for the club from midfield and forming a par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Regin
Michael Regin is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Kickstart in the I-League 3. Career Regin has played for Chennai City in the Chennai Super Division and the I-League. He made his professional debut for the club in the league on 14 January 2017 against Bengaluru FC. He came on as a 55th-minute substitute for Marcos Thank as Chennai City lost 2–0. He also represented Railways in the Santosh Trophy. Personal life He is the elder brother of Michael Soosairaj, who plays as an attacking midfielder for Gokulam Kerala FC. Career statistics Honours Club ;Chennai City FC *I-League: 2018–19 ;ATK *Indian Super League The Indian Super League (ISL) is a professional association football league in India and the highest level of the Indian football league system. Administered by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and its commercial partner Football Sport ...: 2019–20 References Living people 1988 births Indian men's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raegan Albarnas
Raegan Albarnas is a professional association football player who plays for Chennai City F.C. and for Tamil Nadu in the national level. Early career Raegan began his career with representing Tamil Nadu football team in Santosh Trophy. In 2016 Santosh Trophy, he scored 3 goals and helped his team reach the semi-finals. Club career Chennai City In January 2017, Raegan was signed by I-League debutants, Chennai City F.C. Raegan made his professional debut against Mohun Bagan A.C. on 21 January 2017 when he was substituted in on 80th minute. He was later released by the club, by mutual consent. He joined AGORC FC in the Chennai Super Division Football League. International career Raegan was selected in the squad for 2008 AFC U-16 Championship to represent India national under-16 football team The India national under-17 football team represents India in international football at the under-17 level. Controlled by the All India Football Federation, the governing body for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanda Kumar
Nandhakumar Sekar (born 20 December 1995) is an Indian professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Midfielder#Winger, winger for Indian Super League club East Bengal FC, East Bengal and the India national football team, India national team. Career Sekar made his professional debut in the I-League with Chennai City FC, Chennai City on 19 February 2017 against Shillong Lajong FC, Shillong Lajong. He started the match and played 51 minutes as Chennai City lost 4–1. He scored his first professional goal for the club on 12 March 2017 against East Bengal Club, East Bengal. He scored the equalizing goal for Chennai City in the 57th minute which eventually led to the team winning 2–1. Odisha On 17 August 2022, Sekar scored a stunning goal assisted by goalkeeper Lalthuammawia Ralte in the season opener against NorthEast United FC, NorthEast United in the 2022 Durand Cup, Durand Cup, which ended in a thumping 6–0 win. East Bengal On 10 June 2023, it was announced t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edwin Sydney Vanspaul
Edwin Sydney Vanspaul Henry (born 24 September 1992) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or defender. Early career Son of a sports enthusiast, Edwin Sydney grew up watching his father play one or another game daily. But football attracted him the most, and since his 5th grade, he started playing football. Unfortunately, Edwin failed to clear his 12th exam and joined Loyola College, Chennai. Chennai Football Association (CFA) senior division team Indian Bank used to train at Loyola College, and Edwin got an opportunity to train with the team, soon they signed him for CFA senior division league. Career Indian Bank Edwin made his debut in CFA senior division in 2010 when he started and played as a striker against Central Excise. Indian Bank won the game three goals to nil. The Neyveli born footballer went on to score 3 goals in 28 appearances for Indian Bank during 2010-2013, before he moved to Chennai FC. Chennai FC Edwin shifted to central midfield ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Soosairaj
Michael Soosairaj (born 25 December 1994) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a winger. Career Early career and Chennai City Born in Eraviputhenthurai, Tamil Nadu, Soosairaj first moved to Chennai when he attended Madras Christian College. At the age of 10, he started training with his local football club/academy St. Catherine, one of the oldest football clubs in the state. He represented the college in Inter-University tournaments before joining Arrows Football Club of the CFA Senior Division. After spending time with Arrows, Soosairaj joined another CFA Senior Division side, Chennai City. He also played for Tamil Nadu in the Santosh Trophy. In December 2016, Chennai City FC were announced as a direct-entry side into the I-League, India's top-tier football league. He made his professional debut for the club on 4 December 2017 in Chennai City's second match of the 2017–18 season against Gokulam Kerala. Pandiyan started and played the whole match as Chennai Cit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pradeep Mohanraj
Pradeep Mohanraj (born 11 November 1990) is an Indian footballer who currently plays for Delhi Dynamos in the Indian Super League. Career Chirag United Kerala The 2011-12 football year got off to a good start for Pradeep as he made his debut for Chirag United Club Kerala in the 2011 Indian Federation Cup against Prayag United. Air India After failing to help Chirag United Kerala out of relegation Mohanraj signed for Air India FC who also play in the I-League and on 26 August 2012 made his debut for the club during the 2012 Durand Cup against Delhi United FC and even scored his first goal for the club and his career in the 18th minute as Air India went on to win the match 3–0. He then scored his second goal for the club on 30 August 2012 in the Semi-Finals of the 2012 Durand Cup against SESA Football Academy in the 55th minute; Air India went on to win the match 7–6 on penalties after the match finished 2–2 after regulation time. Then on 1 September 2012 Mohanraj won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kali Alaudeen
Kali Alaudeen (born 13 January 1984) is a former Indian footballer and current coach. Playing career Born in Kayalpatnam, Tamil Nadu, Alaudeen spent the majority of his playing career in Mumbai, playing for Mahindra United, Air India, Mumbai Tigers, and Mumbai. He also spent a season with Salgaocar in Goa. On 25 January 2015, Alaudeen played in his final I-League match against Shillong Lajong. He started but could not prevent Mumbai from losing 0–1. In February 2016, Alaudeen was named captain of the Tamil Nadu side that participated in the 2015–16 Santosh Trophy. He led his side to the semi-finals, where they were defeated by Maharashtra 0–1. Coaching career After retiring from his playing career, Alaudeen was named the assistant coach of Tamil Nadu for their 2018–19 Santosh Trophy The 2018–19 Santosh Trophy was the 73rd edition of the Santosh Trophy, the premier competition in India India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dharmaraj Ravanan
Dharmaraj Ravanan (born 27 July 1987) is an Indian professional football player who plays as a defender. He most recently appeared with I-League club Real Kashmir. Career Ravanan started his professional career at Dempo S.C., coach Armando Colaco saw him in Bangalore when he was playing for Chennai's Indian Bank and he gave him an opportunity and at 19 he joined them where he learned a lot from his teammates. The following year he moved to Mohun Bagan, but there it was a different experience and thereafter he joined Mahindra United. At Mahindra United he learned a lot from his coaches Derrick Pereira and David Booth. Then he joined Churchill Brothers. He captained Churchill Brothers to the I-League(2013) and Federation Cup(2014) titles. He also played for FC Pune City in the inaugural edition of the Indian Super League. He later joined new entrants Bharat FC for the 2014-15 I-League On Loan from FC Pune City season after Churchill Brothers had been axed from the 2014� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
