Biography
Who is Mehrajuddin Wadoo?
Early life and education
Mehrajuddin Wadoo was born in Srinagar, India. He attended Muyeen Public School in Sarai Balla up to class X. Later, he went to Sri Pratap High School in Srinagar to continue his studies.
He completed his second year of a BA at Amar Singh College in Wazir Bagh. His interest in football began at age 8. His father, Mohd Sultan Wadoo, encouraged him to choose football over cricket after representing J&K in the Santosh Trophy.
Football career highlights
Mehrajuddin joined Iqbal Sports Club in 1996 and later became a member of the J&K U21 team. He started as a striker before moving to defender and defensive midfielder positions. His professional path included stints with HAL, ITI, Sporting Goa, Mohun Bagan, and East Bengal.
He played for the India national team between 2005 and 2011. In December 2005, he scored the winning goal against Bangladesh during the SAFF Cup finals in Karachi. He was part of the squads that won the Nehru Cup in 2007 and 2009, as well as the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup.
During his time with Chennaiyin FC, he was named the best right-back in the Hero ISL Season 2. He appeared 14 times for the team and helped them win the Hero ISL trophy in 2015.
Managerial and coaching roles
Mehrajuddin Wadoo has transitioned into coaching and management. He managed Sudeva Delhi during the 2021-22 season. In September 2022, he took over as the head coach of the I-League club Real Kashmir.
He later became the head coach of Mohammedan Sporting on February 21, 2023. Currently, he serves as the head coach for the India national under-17 football team. He also works with the J&K Sports Council to train young players in Jammu and Kashmir.
Birthday and age
Mehrajuddin Wadoo was born on February 12, 1984, which makes Mehrajuddin 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Mehrajuddin shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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