Sailen Manna: Biography, Facts and Career
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Sailendra Nath Manna (Bengali: শৈলেন মান্না; 1 September 1924 – 27 February 2012) was an Indian football player who represented the India national team between 1948 and 1956. Predominantly played as a left-back, Manna is considered as one of the best defenders the country has ever produced. He has represented and captained India in different international competitions, including the Olympics and Asian Games. In 1971 Manna was awarded with Padma Shri by Government of India. In club football Manna has represented Mohun Bagan, one of the oldest clubs in India, for a continuous period of 19 years. He was conferred with the inaugural Mohun Bagan Ratna award in 2001. Manna was the only Asian footballer to be named among the ten best Captains in the world by the English FA in 1953.
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- Full name: Sailen Manna
- Born: 1924-09-01
- Nationality: India
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q119801
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Who is Sailen Manna?
Sailendra Nath Manna (Bengali: শৈলেন মান্না; 1 September 1924 – 27 February 2012) was an Indian football player who represented the India national team between 1948 and 1956.
What nationality is Sailen Manna?
Sailen Manna is India.
When was Sailen Manna born?
Sailen Manna was born on 1924-09-01.
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