Name: Sailendra Nath Manna
Country:
IndiaClub: Mohun Bagan A.C.
Position: *CB, SB
Side: RF/BS
Age: 24-29 years (01/09/1924)
Height: 182 cm *
Weight: 78 kg *
Attack: 63
Defence: 80
Balance: 84
Stamina: 77
Top Speed: 74
Acceleration: 73
Response: 82
Agility: 77
Dribble Accuracy: 70
Dribble Speed: 72
Short Pass Accuracy: 70
Short Pass Speed: 74
Long Pass Accuracy: 72
Long Pass Speed: 75
Shot Accuracy: 65
Shot Power: 87
Shot Technique: 66
Free Kick Accuracy: 76
Curling: 62
Header: 75
Jump: 78
Technique: 70
Aggression: 65
Mentality: 78
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 73
Injury Tolerance: B
Condition: 5
Weak Foot Accuracy: 5
Weak Foot Frequency: 5
Consistency: 6
Growth type: Standard/Lasting
CARDS:
P11 - Long Ranger
S08 - Sliding Tackle
S09 - Covering
S10 - DF Leader
SPECIAL ABILITIES: Middle Shooting - Sliding - Covering - D-Line Control
Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Defence Minded
INFO:
Manna was a left back, mostly in a 2-3-5 formation. He holds the record for most appearances with Mohun Bagan, having played for the team for nineteen seasons, from 1942 to 1960. He capped for India at least 14 times, and was team captain for several years. A natural, impeccable leader, he's the only Asian footballer ever to be named among the ten best captains in the world by the English FA in 1953. Also, he was named "Footballer of the Millennium" by All India Football Federation in 2000.
Regarded as one of India's best ever defenders, Manna was tall, strong, more than just a decent player. He was agile, skillful, known for anticipation and covering ability. He was tough but fair, always careful in the tackle. He never swore, committed a foul or received a card but he still didn't let anyone go past him. In an era where defenders usually relied only on strength, Manna challenged the opponents with elegance, covering the ground in the defensive zone, stopping all five attackers if necessary. Other than being a great defender, he was a set piece expert in his country. The powerful free kick was one of his trademarks. Of the many free kicks he scored, two are considered the most important: the first in 1944 against Mohammedan Sporting in a 1-0 win that decided the league winners; the second in 1952 during the IFA Shield final against Rajasthan Club, when he delivered a long range shot from 30 yards. Indian footballers used to play barefeet at the time but he still could hit the ball with power! He was so effective on dead ball situations that it was surprising when he missed a penalty in the match lost 2-1 against France at the 1948 Olympics.