Sheikh Abdul Latif Biography

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Profession: Footballer

Religion: Islam

Age: 71 Years

Bio/Wiki
Full name	Sheikh Abdul L. Latif
Nickname	Colonel
Other name	Sheikh Abdul Lateef
Profession	Footballer
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight (approx.)	70 Kg (154 lbs)
Football
Professional Debut	1952 Summer Olympics for India
Playing position	Defender
Club(s)	• Mohammedan SC • Bombay • Caltex Club
International career	• India (1951–1960) • Pakistan (1962)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	15 August 1928 (Wednesday)
Birthplace	Purnia, Bihar and Orissa, British India (now in Bihar, India)
Date of Death	2 February 2000
Place of Death	Kolkata, West Bengal
Age (at the time of death)	71 Years
Zodiac sign	Leo
Nationality	• British Indian (1928-1947) • Indian (1947 Onwards)
Religion	Islam

Some Lesser Known Facts About Sheikh Abdul Latif

Latif played under the coach Syed Abdul Rahim and participated in the 1952, 1956, and 1960 Summer Olympics for the Indian team.

During his playing days, Latif idolized the Indian football legend Syed Abdus Samad.

In 1960, Latif was denied the captaincy for the Rome Olympics and was replaced by PK Banerjee as captain. Latif got so upset from this incident that he later migrated to Pakistan with his family and played for the Pakistan national football team.

Maidan, a Bollywood film released on 11 April 2024, is based on the life of an Indian football coach named Syed Abdul Rahim (portrayed by Ajay Devgn). The film highlights the achievements of the Indian national football team under his mentorship during the 1950s and early 1960s, an era often termed ‘the golden era of Indian football.’ Many Indian footballers, including Sheikh Abdul Latif, were part of these achievements.
Maidaan film poster