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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mohammad Monem Munna | ||
| Date of birth | (1966-06-09)9 June 1966 | ||
| Place of birth | Narayanganj,East Pakistan (present-dayBangladesh) | ||
| Date of death | 12 February 2005(2005-02-12) (aged 38) | ||
| Place of death | Dhaka, Bangladesh | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Central defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1982–1983 | Shantinagar Club | ||
| 1983–1985 | Muktijoddha Sangsad | ||
| 1986 | Brothers Union | ||
| 1987–1998 | Dhaka Abahani | ||
| 1991 | East Bengal | ||
| 1993 | East Bengal | ||
| 1995 | East Bengal | ||
| International career | |||
| 1986–1997 | Bangladesh | ||
Medal record | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Mohammad Monem Munna (Bengali:মোনেম মুন্না; 9 June 1966 – 12 February 2005)[1][2] was a Bangladeshi footballer who mainly played as acenter back.[3][4][5] He is often regarded as the best defender that ever played for Bangladesh.[3][6] He is well known by his nickname "The King-Back".[7][8][9]
Munna started playing football through his school team, Narayanganj Zilla School, which became the champions in the National School Championship, where he was adjudged the best player.[10] He then played for Sirajuddoullah Club of Narayanganj. He started his career in Dhaka through Pioneer Division team Gulistan Club in 1981.[10] In 1982, he moved to the second division team ofShantinagar Club.[10]
Munna came in the limelight at first in 1982 during a match between Narayanganj and Bangladesh National team. He joined theMuktijoddha Sangsad KC in 1983 and became the second division champion. During these two seasons, 1984–85, Munna displayed extraordinary skill in the first division on behalf of the Muktijoddha Sangsad. In 1986 he moved toBrothers Union for one season. At that time, Abahani officials came to notice because of his great performance for the Brothers. As a result, he joinedAbahani Limited Dhaka in 1987.[4] In 1991, Munna received a record fee, 20 lakh taka, for Abahani, which was a unique record for the whole of South Asia at that time.[11] He led Abahani for 1993–1995 as captain and won two consecutive titles in 1993 and 1994.[10][12]
During 1991 and again in 1993, Munna played for Kolkata'sEast Bengal Club. On both occasions East Bengal emerged champions in the Calcutta League.[13] Monem Munna was inducted into the East Bengal Club's "Hall of Fame" for his outstanding performance.[14]
Munna later served as the manager (team leader) of Abahani.[15] He earned the Sky Blues premier division league titles both as captain and as manager.[16][17]
Munna played forBangladesh national football team from 1986 until 1997.[18][4] He served as the captain of the national team three times.[4] In 1995, under his leadership, Bangladesh won the 4-nation Tiger Trophy in Myanmar, the first-ever international trophy won by the country.[19] Bangladesh also became runners-up in 1995 SAFF games, under his captaincy.[10][20]
Munna was married to Yasmin Monem Surovi. Together they had one daughter, Eusra Monem Dania and one son, Azman Salid.[4][21]
Munna left his football career in 1997 due to kidney complications. He died on 12 February 2005.[10][22][23]
On 9 June 2008 the Dhanmondi Road No 8 was officially renamed as the "Monem Munna Bridge" as a remembrance of Monem Munna illustrious career on his 42 birthday.[24]
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 March 1986 | Karachi,Pakistan |  Iran XI | 1–0 | Won | 1986 President's Gold Cup | 1 |
| 10 December 1993 | Mirpur Stadium,Dhaka,Bangladesh |  Myanmar | 3–0 | Won | International Friendly | 2 |
Abahani Limited Dhaka
East Bengal Club[25]
Bangladesh
