Biography
Who is Mehtab Hossain?
Early life and football start
Mehtab Hossain was born in Madhyamgram, India. He started his football path through the IFA Baby League. This program was created by Prodyut Dutta to help children and youth in Bengal. Mehtab developed his skills as a defensive midfielder during this period. He learned the fundamentals of the game through this youth system. He eventually moved into professional football in India.
Club career in India
Mehtab joined East Bengal in 2007. He spent ten seasons with this club and made 255 appearances. While at East Bengal, he won the Federation Cup in 2007, 2010, and 2012. He also won the Super Cup in 2011 and the IFA Shield in 2012. He won the Calcutta Football League in 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
In 2014, Mehtab signed a three year contract with Kerala Blasters FC. He later joined Jamshedpur on July 23, 2017. He played his first game for Jamshedpur on November 18, 2017, against NorthEast United. He played 69 minutes in that match, which ended in a 0 to 0 draw.
International and late career
Mehtab represented the India national football team from 2005 to 2014. He earned 31 caps and scored two goals for his country. He won the SAFF Championship in 2005 and the Nehru Cup in 2012. He was a runner up in the 2013 SAFF Championship. He retired from international football in 2015. This happened after he was not picked for the World Cup Qualifiers squad.
In June 2012, he had trials with Exeter City FC, Falkirk, and Airdrie. These trials happened because his former teammate Alan Gow recommended him. He scored a goal against United Sikkim F.C. On May 8, 2012, during the I-League. He also scored against Yangon United F.C. On May 15, 2013, during the AFC Cup.
Coaching and other activities
Mehtab started his coaching career in 2019. He managed Southern Samity in the 2019 to 2020 Calcutta Premier Division. He is currently the head coach of Sundarban Bengal Auto. This club competes in the Bengal Super League.
On July 21, 2020, Mehtab joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. He took the party flag from Dilip Ghosh, who was the BJP president of West Bengal. He resigned from the party within 24 hours of joining.
Birthday and age
Mehtab Hossain was born on October 13, 1982, which makes Mehtab 44 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Mehtab shares the date with 27 other famous people.
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