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G. Muthuraj

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Muthuraj
Born(1927-07-01)1 July 1927
Died21 May 2006(2006-05-21) (aged 78)
SpousePadmavathy

G. Muthuraj (1 July 1927 – 21 May 2006) was a football player from Karnataka, India.

Footballing career

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Fondly known as Muthu, Muthuraj started his career as a defender with the Bangalore Mars in 1947. He also became the captain of the Karnataka state team and played for his state for nearly a decade. he made his international debut in an away series in 1953 against Myanmar (then called Burma).

He represented India at the 1954 Asian Games in Manila.

Professional career

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Muthu joined the 515 Army Base Workshop in 1950 and retired in 1962. From then on, he coached the Army team until he quit in 1990.

Personal life

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Muthuraj is survived by two sons, both of whom were footballers, and three daughters.

Honours

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India

References

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  1. ^ "Indian Soccer Team To Rangoon". The Indian Express. 21 October 1953. p. 6. Archived from the original on 13 May 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  • Footballer Muthuraj no more; Times News Network; The Times of India; pg 22; Monday, 22 May 2006.