Suk Bahadur
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Suk Bahadur | ||
| Date of birth | 20th Century | ||
| Place of birth | Shan state, British Burma | ||
| Playing position | Striker , Right winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1952 | Shan State FC [1] | ||
| 1952 | Army FC [1] | ||
| 1952 – 1970 | Myanmar national football team | ||
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
Suk Bahadur (Burmese: ဗဟာဒူး) is a Burmese footballer who served as the captain of Myanmar national football team (1952–1970). He is considered as the greatest Burmese footballer that ever lived for the tremendous success he brought to country's football. Bahadur played as the striker and his ability to carve apart defenses in his days earned Burma the status as one of the continent's most-feared football sides. During his time, Burmese football team won a series of continental and regional trophies what is now considered as the golden age.
Bahadur also served as the major for 4th Infantry Battalion (4th Gurkha) of Myanmar Army.[2] He was also a dominating tennis and field hockey player as well as the national 100-meter sprint champion which he held under 11 seconds.[1][3]
Bahadur is Gurkha from Shan state Kalaw of Myanmar.[3]
Early days
In 1952, Myanmar Football Federation launched inaugural States and Divisions Football Championship to draw out talented footballers from around the country. Along with many new faces, Bahadur was selected from title winning Shan state football team. Later he played for Army football team where he teamed up with future national teammates; Hla Maung, Ba Kyu, Maung Thaung, Hla Aye, Guan Shein, Ba Shwe, David Kyaw San.[1]
Personal life
Bahadur is married to Khin Than Myint.[1]
Achievements
The following is a list of championships achieved during his captaincy.[1]
- Asian Games: 1966, 1970 (co-champion with South Korea)
- SEA Games: 1965 (with Thailand), 1967, 1969
- Merdeka Cup: 1964, 1967 (with South Korea)
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Man of the Century (in Burmese)". Myanmar National League. 2012-01-31.
- ↑ "Notable Burmese Gurkha".
- 1 2 "Football in Burma". The Global Game.