Aloke Mukherjee
Aloke Mukherjee is an Indian former international football left back. He was active as a footballer from 1978 to 1997. He was named in the All Time best Eleven Indian Team by footballer and coach PK. Banerjee. He worked as deputy general manager and joint director–food in Food Corporation of India.
Early life
Aloke Mukherjee was born to Jiban Krishna Mukherjee and Renuka Mukherjee in Ichapur, North [24 Parganas district|North 24 Parganas] of West Bengal, and is a graduate from Ananda Mohan College of the University of Calcutta. During his school days, he participated in inter-school tournaments and in different districts of West Bengal.Career
Mukherjee was captain of the India national team during the 1980s. He represented India in various international tournaments from 1981 to 1988.International tournaments
- Kings Cup – 1981
- Asian Games – 1982, 1986
- Presidents Cup – 1982
- Nehru Cup – 1982, 83, 84, 85
- Pre Olympics – 1983
- Merdeka Cup – 1982, 86
- Great Wall Cup – 1984
- Pre world Cup – 1985
- SAF Games – 1985, 87
Bengal
- Santosh Trophy – 1981, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 93
Clubs
- Eastern Railways – 1978-79, was the paramount member of 78,79 Santosh Trophy for Railways.
- George Telegraph – 1980
- Mohammedan [Sporting Club |Mohammedan Sporting] – 1981
Trophies won
- Calcutta Football League – 1982, 85, 91
- Durand Cup – 1982, 91
- IFA Shield – 1983, 84, 91
- Federation Cup – 1985
- DCM Trophy – 1983
- Darjeeling Gold cup – 1982, 85
- Negjee Trophy – 1983
- Mohunbagan Club – 1986-90, 92-94
- Calcutta Football League – 1986, 90, 92, 94
- Durand Cup – 1986, 94
- IFA Shield – 1987, 89
- Federation Cup – 1986, 87, 92, 94
- Rovers Cup – 1988, 92
- Sikkim Gold Cup – 1986, 89, 92, 94
- All Airlines Gold Cup – 1989
- JC Guha Memorial Trophy – 1988
- Food Corporation of India – 1995, 96, 97
Managerial career
He has also managed then NFL side Tollygunge Agragami FC from 2001 to 2002.
He also managed Mohammadan Sporting in 2012–13 season.
Awards
- Best Footballer of the year – 1981, 94
- Banglar Gaurav 2013 – State Government Award
- Mother Teresa International Award