Thenmadom Varghese
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thenmadom Mathew Varghese | ||
| Date of birth | 1920 | ||
| Place of birth | Tiruvalla, Kerala, British India | ||
| Date of death | 10 January 1979 | ||
| Place of death | Parel, Mumbai | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Thiruvalla Police | |||
| Travancore State | |||
| Tata Sports Club | |||
| International career | |||
| 1948–1962 | India | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Thenmadom Mathew Varghese (1920 – 10 January 1979)[1] was an Indian professional footballer who played as a defender.
Also known as Thiruvalla Pappan, Varghese represented India at the 1948 Summer Olympics and was considered one of the best defenders for India during the 1940s and 1950s.[2]
References
- ^ "A Football Legend Awaits His Due".
- ^ Rajan, Adwaidh (17 December 2013). "This Tiruvalla Defender Stood Like a Wall in London Olympics". New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
