![]() Playing barefooted, Pal faced problems in his early games but regained his composure quickly to mark his monopoly in the defence, and is unanimously praised for his contributions in defence in the match against British team Black Watch. The proverb on Gostha Pal, was written by a British journalist under the pseudonym "Red Rose" in The Englishman. In 1916, he appeared in Asanullah Cup in Decca, in which they went down to Sovabazar Club in final. They played their first match of the first division on against Calcutta Cricket and Football Club, which was drawn. After joining the team, he played in the 1914 Calcutta Football League second division Mohun Bagan for the first time played in the tournament and finished third with only the top non-military team be promoted to CFL 1st Division. He was signed by Mohun Bagan at the age of 16, as a replacement for Reverend Sudhir Chatterjee. Mittir was influential and well-connected in the Indian football scene, and the first to identify Pal's unique defence techniques. He started playing for Kumartuli Athletic Club at the age of 11, and was spotted there by Kalicharan Mitra, also known as Kali Mittir, one of only two Indian members in the governing body of the Indian Football Association (IFA) at the time. Nicknamed as "Chiner Pracheer" (The Great Wall of China), Pal was one of the best defenders of contemporary Indian football. Rabindranath Tagore, Asia's first Nobel laureate, addressed Pal after meeting him, after arrival of Mohun Bagan players in Santiniketan. "I see, you are Goshto Pal, the Chinese Wall." He was also groomed and coached by Rajen Sen and Major Sailen Bose. Sir Dukhiram Majumder was the father figure of football in India during the pre-independence era, credited for bringing up players like Pal, Shibdas Bhaduri and others. Pal went on to write his autobiography which is unfinished and unpublished. He was given the title " Chowdhury" during British Raj, but never used it due to nationalist sentiments. Pal went to Vidyasagar College in Calcutta and came close to then principal Saradaranjan Ray, who is regarded as father of cricket in Bengal. He was influenced by legendary footballer Shibdas Bhaduri and choose football later, after watching Mohun Bagan's historic IFA Shield victory in 1911 from gallery. Pal was married to Pushpa Kundu and gave birth their sons Nirangshu and Sukumar. He later represented Mohun Bagan cricket team many times. Since his childhood, he used to play both football and cricket, alongside hockey and tennis. Major Sailen Bose, then secretary of Mohun Bagan, after giving the Mohun Bagan badge to Pal after his marriage. I had thought I will give it to someone who will carry forward the tradition and heritage of Mohun Bagan, someone who will always be with the Club. I gave 11 to the 11 players and still have the 12th one with me. After we won the 1911 IFA Shield, I got 12 of these badges made. Įven if you did not find it necessary to inform us about your marriage, it is my responsibility to bless you on behalf of the Club. ![]() Pal was a student of Sarada Charan Aryan Institution in Beniatola. He moved to Calcutta when he was an infant and lived there till his final days. Personal life īorn on 20 August 1896 in Bhojeswar, Faridpore, Bengal Presidency (now in Bangladesh), Pal was son of Baboo Shyamlal Pal, a businessman. Spending most of his career in Mohun Bagan, Pal is regarded as the best Indian defender of all time and best player ever to have played for the century-old club. ![]() Nicknamed "the Chinese wall", he was the first captain of the India national team, played during the 1920s and 30s. Gostha Behari Pal (20 August 1896 – 8 April 1976) was an Indian footballer who played as a defender. *Club domestic league appearances and goals Bhojeswar, Bengal Presidency, British India (present-day Bangladesh) ![]()
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