Jo Paul Ancheri

Jo Paul Ancheri (born 2 August 1975) is a former professional Indian football player who has also the captained of the Indian Football team [2] He was named the AIFF Player of the Year by the All India Football Federation in 1994 and 2001.[3][4]He is currently a malayalam commentator and pundit on Star sports.[5]

Jo Paul Ancheri
Personal information
Date of birth (1975-08-02) 2 August 1975
Place of birth Thrissur, Kerala, India
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position(s) Striker, Midfielder, Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1992−1993 SBT
1993−1994 Mohun Bagan
1994−1997 JCT Mills
1997−1998 FC Kochin (2)
1998−1999 Mohun Bagan (5)
1999−2001 FC Kochin (8)
2001−2002 East Bengal (7)
2002−2004 JCT Mills (11)
2004−2005 Mohun Bagan (0)
National team
1992−2004 India 33[1] (7)
Teams managed
2011 India U-15
2012 Eagles
2018– Mohun Bagan A.C. (youth) (U18 Coach)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Club Career

Ancheri started his professional career in 1992 by playing for SBT. He went on to play for many leading football clubs including Mohun Bagan, JCT Football Club, FC Cochin, and East Bengal. He is a versatile player who can play in any position including defender, defensive midfielder, midfielder, and striker.[6]

International career

Ancheri played for India in 33 matches and has also captained the team on various occasions.

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References
  1. https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/3119/Jo_Paul_Ancheri.html
  2. Krishnaswamy, Karthik (25 August 2010). "He's unstoppable". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  3. "Jo Paul Ancheri named Player of the Year". The Hindu. 31 December 2001. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  4. AIFF award Archived 2009-02-17 at the Wayback Machine
  5. "Star Sports to air AFC Asian Cup in six languages | Programming | News | Rapid TV News". www.rapidtvnews.com. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  6. Currently he is coach of Mohun Bagan Sail Football Academy. Indian Football "HALL OF FAME"


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