Abdul Hamid (footballer)
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 Hamid in 1967 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Abdul Hamid | ||
| Date of birth | Unknown | ||
| Place of birth | Quetta, British India | ||
| Place of death | Unknown | ||
| Position | Center-half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 19??–19?? | Sandemanians Club Quetta | ||
| 1933–1935 | Mohun Bagan | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Abdul Hamid (Urdu: عبدالحمید;) was a professional footballer, who played for Mohun Bagan. Hamid was known for his leadership and abilities in defensive structures.
Hamid was from Quetta, British India.[1]
Playing career
Hamid played for local school teams and college clubs, then playing for local Sandemanians Club of Quetta, he would then join Mohun Bagan in 1933.[1][2][3] Hamid received captainship the following year, becoming the first captain to not be from Bengal.[4] Along with his leadership, Hamid was also a great enforcer on wearing boots, advising and inspiring his teammates to also follow.[1][5]
He also featured at several editions of the IFA Shield.[6]
In 1934, Mohun Bagan faced up against PWD Volunteers in the IFA Shield. Just before the match, Hamid would receive a message of his late son's death. Nevertheless, Hamid would lead his team to win against their opponents 5–1.[5]