Compton Dutta
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | January 24, 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Selimpur, Kolkata, West Bengal, India | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1975–1986 | Mohun Bagan | ||
| National team | |||
| – | India | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Compton Dutta (born 24 January 1957) is a former Indian footballer and coach. He represented India in multiple international tournaments during the 1970s and 1980s and played for the renowned club Mohun Bagan AC, where he also served as captain. Post-retirement, he held various coaching and administrative roles in Indian football and banking sports bodies.
Early Life and Education
Compton Dutta was born on 24 January 1957 and completed his B.Com. in 1976. He later joined Allahabad Bank and retired as a Manager. His father was Shri Rabindra Kumar Dutta.
Club Career
Dutta played for Mohun Bagan AC from 1975 to 1986. He captained the team in 1980 and played in numerous major national tournaments.[1] Notably, he featured in the historic match against Pelé and New York Cosmos in 1977.
International Career
Compton Dutta represented India in a range of international tournaments, including:
- Asian Games – 1978 (Bangkok), 1982 (New Delhi)
- Merdeka Tournament – 1981 (3rd place), 1982 (Malaysia)
- Nehru Cup – 1982, 1983
- King’s Cup – 1981 (Thailand)
- President’s Cup – 1982 (South Korea)
- International Invitational Tournament – 1981 (North Korea, 3rd place)
- Pre-Olympic Qualifiers – 1980 (Singapore)
He was also Vice-Captain of the Indian team during the 1983 Nehru Gold Cup.
State Representation
- Represented Bengal in the Santosh Trophy from 1974, and continuously between 1978–1983.
- Captained Bengal in 1983 and won the Santosh Trophy four times (1978, 1979, 1980, 1983).
University and Junior Football
- Represented Calcutta University (1973)
- Played for Junior Bengal (1973)
- Represented Junior India in international competitions (1974, 1976 – Kuwait and Bangkok)
Coaching Career
Compton Dutta earned several coaching qualifications:
- NSNIS Diploma (1989) – First Class with Distinction
- FIFA Coaching License (since 1991)
- AFC-C License
- Coach, Wari Athletic Club (1989–1991)
- Technical Director, India U-16 team (1992, Dhaka)
- Technical Director, Bengal U-21 team (1996) – Champions
Administrative Roles
- Secretary, Allahabad Bank Sports & Cultural Activity Board
- Secretary, Indian Bank Association (Eastern Region) Sports Board
- Governing Council Member, Indian Bank Association (IBA) Sports Board
- Organising Secretary, All India Inter-Bank Football Tournaments (1991 & 1995)
Other Roles
- Selected as Technical Committee member (2014–2020)
- Member of delegation team from West Bengal to the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy
Personal Life
Compton Dutta has remained actively involved in sports administration following his retirement from professional football and banking.
Honours
Club
Mohun Bagan
Calcutta Football League: Winner (1976, 1978, 1979, 1983, 1984, 1986)
IFA Shield: Winner (1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982)
Durand Cup: Winner (1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986)
Rovers Cup: Winner (1976, 1977,1981, 1985)
Sikkim Gold Cup: Winner (1984, 1985, 1986)
Bordoloi Trophy: Winner (1976, 1977, 1984)
International
India National Team
Merdeka Tournament: 3rd Place – 1981
International Invitational Tournament (North Korea): 3rd Place – 1981
State
Bengal Football Team
Santosh Trophy: Winner – 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983
References
- ↑ "Mohun Bagan Squad over the Years | 1889-2024 |". January 2024.
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