Biography
Who is Subrata Pal?
Early career and Mohun Bagan
Subrata Pal began his senior football career in 2004 with Mohun Bagan after graduating from the Tata Football Academy. His early years in professional football involved significant competition within the Indian league system.
During a Federation Cup final against Dempo on 5 December 2004, a collision occurred between Subrata and Cristiano Júnior. This tragic event led to discussions regarding medical facilities and safety standards in the I-League.
Club career and achievements
In 2007, Subrata joined East Bengal, where he was named the I-League best goalkeeper. During his time with the Kolkata club, he helped the team win the Federation Cup and qualify for the 2008 AFC Cup.
He later played for Pune FC starting in June 2009 and had a trial with the Vancouver Whitecaps in 2010. Subrata also spent time at Prayag United, making his debut there in October 2012 at the Salt Lake Stadium.
His career included stints with Rangdajied United, Mumbai City FC, and Salgaocar. He also played for DSK Shivajians and Jamshedpur, where he won the Indian Super League Golden Glove Award after the 2017 season.
International career highlights
Subrata Pal represented India across all age groups, including the Under-23 team. He was a vital part of the national squad that won the AFC Challenge Cup in 2008 and the Nehru Cup in 2007 and 2009.
During the 2011 AFC Asian Cup in Doha, he performed strongly and was noted for making over 35 saves throughout the tournament. He also captained the national team in 2015 under coach Stephen Constantine.
Retirement and personal facts
After playing for Hyderabad FC, Subrata returned to East Bengal and later Mohun Bagan on loan. He officially retired from professional football on 8 December 2023.
Subrata Pal stands at a height of 185 cm. He was recognized for his sporting contributions with the Arjuna Award in 2016.
Birthday and age
Subrata Pal was born on November 24, 1986, which makes Subrata 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Subrata shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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