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Sailen Manna - Factfile

The career highlights of Indian soccer legend Sailen Manna, who died in a city private hospital early Monday.

Kolkata: The career highlights of Indian soccer legend Sailen Manna, who died in a city private hospital early Monday.
Sailendra Nath Manna, born Sep 1, 1924. International debut: July 31, 1948, vs France (London Olympics). International caps: 14. International tournaments: Olympics: 1948, 1952 (captain). Asian Games: 1951 (captain), 1954 (captain). Quadrangular (Colombo Cup): 1952 (captain), 1953 (captain), 1954 (captain). International Laurels: Gold Medal: 1951 Asian Games Champion in Quadrangular Cup: 1952, 1953, 1954. State-level: Represented Bengal in the National championship from 1944-1954, captained 1949-1954. Won the Santosh Trophy in 1945, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1953. Club level: Played for Mohun Bagan from 1942-1960, captained 1950-1955. Trophies Won: Calcutta Football League: 1943, 1944, 1951, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1959, 1960. IFA Shield: 1947, 1954, 1956, 1960. Durand Cup: 1953. Rovers Cup: 1955. Awards: Padma Shri: 1971 AIFF Player-of-the-Millennium: 2000.