G. Muthuraj

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G. Muthuraj (1 July 1927 – 21 May 2006) was a football player from Karnataka, India.

Footballing career[]

Fondly known as Muthu, Muthuraj started his career as a defender with the in 1947. He also became the captain of the Karnataka state team and played for his state for nearly a decade. he made his international debut in an away series in 1953 against Myanmar (then called Burma).

He represented India at the 1954 Asian Games in Manila.

Professional career[]

Muthu joined the 515 Army Base Workshop in 1950 and retired in 1962. From then on, he coached the Army team until he quit in 1990.

Personal life[]

Muthuraj is survived by two sons, both of whom were footballers, and three daughters.

References[]

• Footballer Muthuraj no more; Times News Network; The Times of India; pg 22; Monday, 22 May 2006.

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