He also represented Mohammedan Sporting in 1980 where he scored one goal for them. In the process, he scored 92 goals and helped East Bengal win the Calcutta League in 1974, 1975, 1977, DCM Trophy in 1974, the IFA shield in 1974, 1975, 1976 (joint-winners), the Darjeeling Gold Cup in 1976 (joint winners), the Federation Cup in 1978 (joint-winners), the Rovers Cup in 1975, the Durand Cup, and the Bordoloi Trophy in 1978. He played for East Bengal from 1974-79, and captained the club in 1978. Sengupta helped Bagan claim the Rovers Cup title in 1972 (joint-winners), and in 1981, the Federation Cup in 1981, and 1982, the Sait Nagjee Trophy in 1981, the Durand Cup in 1982 (joint-winners), the Darjeeling Gold Cup in 1982 (joint-winners), and the Calcutta League in 1983. He played for Mohun Bagan for five years in 1972, 1973, and from 1981-83, scoring 54 goals for the club. Sengupta began his club career with Khidirpore Club and represented both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan.
Heartthrob of football fans and an outstanding national sportsman as well as a perfect gentleman, he will ever be in our hearts. Lost veteran star footballer Surajit Sengupta today. Heart throb of football fans and an outstanding national sportsman as well as a perfect gentleman, he will ever be in our hearts. In her condolence message, she wrote: "Lost veteran star footballer Surajti Sengupta today. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee hailed him as a heartthrob of football fans.
After retirement, he was associated with Aajkal in an editorial position and wrote football columns. Known for his pace and shooting range, Sengupta was part of the famed Indian set-up in the 70s. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel, condoling the demise of a legend, said: "It’s sad to hear that Surajit-da, one of the most skillful wingers in the history of Indian Football is no more."Īccording to reports, Sengupta was being treated by a special team of doctors for the last three weeks at Peerless Hospitex hospital in Kolkata.
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