Question

Who among the following has been a goalkeeper of the Indian national football team in the 1980s?
1. Atanu Bhattacharya
2. Inder Singh
3. IM Vijayan
4. Gautam Sarkar

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Atanu Bhattacharya

The correct answer is Atanu Bhattacharya.

• ​Atanu Bhattacharya was another key goalkeeper in the rich Indian history of the game. 
• A part of the Asian All-Star XI in the same year, Bhattacharya spent 12 years with the national team.
• Bhattacharya played a key role in India’s 1984 Asian Cup qualification round.
• Atanu Bhattacharya is the goal-keeping coach of the Indian Senior Team from 2005-06.

 

• Inder Singh has represented the Indian national team from 1963-75.
  • The Striker of the Indian national football team & scored 23 goals in the 1974 Santosh Trophy, which is still a record, and win Arjuna Award in 1969.
• IM Vijayan In the year 1989, Vijayan made his international debut for the Indian national football team
  • represented India in a number of tournaments such as Nehru Cup, SAAF Cup, SAF Games, pre-Olympics, and pre-World Cup.
  • Vijayan becomes the first player to be honored with the Player of the year award multiple times. He received the award in 1993, 1997, and 1999.
  • He has also crowned the Arjuna award in the year 2003 for his incredible performance.
• Gautam​ Sarkar was part of the East Bengal and Mohun Bagan squads which won the “treble” under PK’s tutelage in 1972 and 1977, respectively.