Abdur Rahman (footballer)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Abdur Rahman | ||
| Date of birth | 1919 | ||
| Place of birth | Howrah district, British India | ||
| Date of death | September 1971 (aged 51–52) | ||
| Place of death | Khulna, Bangladesh | ||
| Position | Left winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1936–1941 | Mohammedan | ||
| 1942–19?? | Eastern Railway | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Abdur Rahman (Bengali: আবদুর রহমান; 1919 – September 1971) was a former association footballer, who played as a winger for Mohammedan Sporting in the 1930s and 1940s.
Abdur Rahman was born in 1919, in the Howrah district of then British India. He completed his education in 1935.[1]
Playing career
In 1936, Rahman joined Calcutta Football League side Mohammedan Sporting. Although Rahman would initially be a backup player for the already occupied left wing position.[1] He would soon develop into top form, being crucial for Mohammedan Sporting.
In 1940, Rahman would be a part of the historic team that secured the Durand Cup final, Rovers Cup, becoming the first Indian team to achieve a "double".[2][3][4][5][6][7] The following year, Rahman helped the team win the 1941 IFA Shield.[8]
In 1942, Rahman would join East Bengal Railways, he would be a part of the team for mostly the remainder of his career.[1]