Name: Pradip Kumar Banerjee
Nickname: "P.K. Banerjee"
Country:
IndiaClub: Eastern Railway F.C.
Position: *WF, CF
Side: LF/RS
Age: 23-26 years (30/11/1936)
Height: 174 cm
Weight: 77 kg *
Attack: 80
Defence: 35
Balance: 77
Stamina: 72
Top Speed: 87
Acceleration: 85
Response: 71
Agility: 82
Dribble Accuracy: 83
Dribble Speed: 85
Short Pass Accuracy: 78
Short Pass Speed: 75
Long Pass Accuracy: 75
Long Pass Speed: 76
Shot Accuracy: 80
Shot Power: 84
Shot Technique: 79
Free Kick Accuracy: 64
Curling: 66
Header: 67
Jump: 70
Technique: 82
Aggression: 83
Mentality: 68
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 71
Injury Tolerance: C
Condition: 5
Weak Foot Accuracy: 5
Weak Foot Frequency: 5
Consistency: 4
Growth type: Standard
CARDS:
P04 - Darting Run
P05 - Mazing Run
P09 - Incisive Run
S01 - 1-touch Play
SPECIAL ABILITIES: Dribbling - 1-touch Play - Side
Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Attack Minded
INFO:
Banerjee was a right winger or centre forward. He spent most of his career at Eastern Railway F.C., making 221 appearances from 1955 to 1967, scoring 91 goals − other sources report a total of 190 goals. He would've played and scored way more if it wasn't for his recurring injuries. He capped for India in 45 official games, scoring 15 goals. However, it's reported that he capped 86 times and scored 65 goals considering also unofficial matches. He was part of the 1962 Asian Games winning squad.
One of the greatest ever Indian players, Banerjee was recognized by FIFA as Indian player of the 20th century. He was talented, although not hardworking. He was spectacular due to a rare combination of skill, power, exquisite dribbling, blistering pace that amused the crowds and intimitaded the opposing defenders. He was capable of both scoring and providing assists. His talent was unrivaled as he could produce moments of magic even in difficult situations. He was so fast that he apparently could clock 11.3-11.4 kph in 100 metres. When he carried the ball, he loved to go past the defenders, hating when they tackled him hard. On the other hand, when he wasn't in possession of the ball, he usually got in position to receive it before beating the opposing left back and delivering powerful, accurate shots. He had some outstanding performances. One at the 1956 Olympics, when he assisted twice Neville D'Souza in a 4-2 win against Australia. A second at the following Olympics as captain, scoring the equalizer against France. Another one at the 1962 Asian Games, when he scored one of the goals in the final won 2-1 against South Korea.