Syed Khwaja Moinuddin (1924 – 1 October 1978) was an Indian footballer.[1] He competed in the men's tournament at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[2]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Syed Khwaja Moinuddin | ||
Date of birth | 1924 | ||
Date of death | 1 October 1978 | ||
Place of death | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
– | Hyderabad City Police | ||
National team | |||
– | India | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
"Moin" was coached in the youth by Syed Abdul Rahim. He represented Hyderabad Eleven Hunters and Student Athletic Club, and Hyderabad Police. He served in the Police for 36 years, retiring as Inspector in 1977 and having played until 1963. He could not take part in the 1948 Olympics due to the absence of a sponsor but played in the 1952 Olympics under Sailen Manna and in the 1954 Asian Games. He captained India at home against Sweden in 1954 and Russia in 1955.[3] In 1953–54 Santosh Trophy, he represented Hyderabad.[4]
He died of a heart-attack in Hyderabad.[5] His obituaries give his age at the time of death as 56.
India
India squad – 1952 Summer Olympics | ||
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