Mohammed Zulfiqaruddin (Footballer) Age, Death, Children, Family, Biography
Mohammed Zulfiqaruddin (Footballer) Age, Death, Children, Family, Biography
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Quick Infoā
Age: 83 Years
Death Date: 13/01/2019
Hometown: Hyderabad
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | ā¢ Footballer (Striker) ā¢ Retired Andhra Pradesh Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) |
| Famous for | Being a member of the 1956 Melbourne Olympics Indian football team |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: inches - Waist: inches - Biceps: inches |
| Eye Colour | Light brown |
| Football | |
| Domestic/State Team | ā¢ Hyderabad City Police FC ā¢ Hyderabad ā¢ Andhra Pradesh Police |
| Coach/Mentor | Syed Abdul Rahim |
| Playing Position | Forward |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | Year, 1936 |
| Birthplace | Hyderabad, British India (Now - Telangana, India) |
| Date of Death | 13 January 2019 |
| Place of Death | Hyderabad |
| Age (at the time of death) | 83 Years |
| Death Cause | Natural death |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Hyderabad |
| Religion | Islam |
| Family | |
| Children | Son- 3 Daughter- 2 |
| Parents | Father- Mohammed Imaduddin |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Mohammed Zulfiqaruddin
Mohammed Zulfiqaruddin started playing football at a young age with his friends.
He was spotted by Syed Abdul Rahim while playing in a local match. Rahim told him that he could play for India and later took him under his wing.
He was the youngest member of the Indian football team which came 4th in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.
Indian football squad of the 1956 Melbourne Olympics
In April 2024, a Bollywood film āMaidaanā was released which featuredĀ Ajay Devgn Ā asĀ Syed Abdul Rahim , the coach of the Indian football team which qualified for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.
In the 1956-57 Santosh Trophy, he helped Hyderabad win the tournament.
Mohammed Zulfiqaruddin (right) shaking hands with Jarnail Singh during a Santosh Trophy match
Zulfiqaruddin played for India in the 1958 Asian Games held in Tokyo, Japan.
From 1955 to 1967, he served as the captain of Andhra Pradesh in the Santosh Trophy. He also represented the Andhra Police team in various tournaments including theĀ IFA Shield,Ā Durand Cup,Ā andĀ Rovers Cup.
He retired from the Andhra Pradesh Police as the Deputy Superintendent of Police.
Mohammed Zulfiqaruddin after he retired from Andhra Police
In 2009, he and other members of the 1956 Melbourne Olympics team were honoured by then-IndianĀ sports minister M. S. Gill.
Mohammed Zulfiqaruddin being awarded by MS Gill (left)
In 2010, he was included in the Selection Committee for the Dronacharya Awards.
He faced financial problems after his retirement and once said in an interview that he did not have the money to get his children married.
Zulfiqaruddin used to do namaz every day, even during the matches.
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