Henry Menezes

Henry Menezes
Menezes in 2011
Personal information
Date of birth (1964-04-30) 30 April 1964
Place of birth Mumbai, India
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position Goalkeeper
Youth career
1979–1982 Maharashtra
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1983–1990 Maharashtra
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1979–1982 Maharashtra
1982–1983 Mafatlal SC 21 (0)
1983–1987 Bank of India 182 (0)
1987–1995 Mahindra United 288 (0)
1984–1992 Maharashtra
Total 491 (0)
International career
1985–1992 India 17 (0)
Managerial career
2002–2007 Mahindra United
2007–2010 India (technical assistant)
2008–2009 Mumbai FC (director)
2009–2010 Mahindra United (general manager)
2013– India (technical assistant)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Henry Menezes (born 30 April 1964 in Mumbai) is an Indian professional football manager and former player who played as a goalkeeper. He represented the India national team from 1985 to 1992, earning 17 caps, and captained Mahindra United during one of the club's most successful periods.[1]

Born in Mumbai, Menezes began playing football at the age of 15, representing the Maharashtra under-19 team before making his professional debut with Mafatlal Sports Club in 1982. He later played for Bank of India and Mahindra United, making over 490 career appearances. At Mahindra United, he served as captain and became one of India's leading goalkeepers.

After retiring, Menezes transitioned into management and administration. He was General Manager of Mahindra United and played a key role in founding Mumbai FC. He also served as a technical assistant for the India national team, director at Mumbai FC, and CEO of the Western India Football Association (WIFA), the governing body for football in Maharashtra, affiliated with the AIFF.[2] He is also a Governing Council member of the International Sports University, Maharashtra,[2] and deputy chairman of the AIFF technical committee.[3][4][5]

Menezes has received several accolades, including the Shiv Chhatrapati Award, Maharashtra’s highest state award for excellence in sports, in 1986. He was part of the Indian football team that won gold at the 1987 South Asian Games and bronze at the 1989 South Asian Games. He is widely recognized for his contributions to Indian football both on and off the field.

Playing career

Menezes began playing football at the age of 15, representing the Maharashtra state under-19 team in 1979–80 and 1980–81. Within two years, he was ready to turn professional.

He played as a goalkeeper, beginning his professional career with Mafatlal Sports Club in Mumbai at the age of 17 in 1982. After one season, he moved to the Bank of India football team, where he played for five years.

In 1988, he joined Mahindra United and remained there until 1995, during which time he was the club's most successful captain. He also represented the India national football team. His professional playing career ended at Mahindra United, after which he began a management career.[6]

Managerial career

Menezes was the General Manager of Mahindra United Football Club, Mumbai, which was disbanded in 2010. He was instrumental in creating Mumbai FC and served as its General Manager in the I-League before rejoining Mahindra United at the end of the 2006–2007 season.[7]

AIFF

Menezes has held various roles in football administration. He is a Governing Council member of the International Sports University, Maharashtra,[2] and deputy chairman of the All India Football Federation technical committee.[8] He also worked as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Western India Football Association (WIFA), the governing body for football in Maharashtra.[9][2][10][11]

Honours and achievements

References

  1. ^ "Part III. The Renaissance", Men and Ideas, Princeton University Press, pp. 241–342, 31 December 1984, doi:10.1515/9781400858088.241, ISBN 978-1-4008-5808-8{{citation}}: CS1 maint: work parameter with ISBN (link)
  2. ^ a b c d "Neglected University level in state will be boosted by ISU, says Henry Menezes". Mid-day. 13 September 2021.
  3. ^ "The Renaissance Men of Indian Football - Henry Menezes, Goalie to Gamechanger Part 2". 8 May 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
  4. ^ "The Renaissance Men of Indian Football – Henry Menezes, Goalie to Gamechanger Part 3". 17 May 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
  5. ^ "Henry Menezes".
  6. ^ Mahindra United FC#Managerial history
  7. ^ "I-League: Mumbai FC Trio Put In Their Papers". Goal.com. 24 April 2009. Retrieved 23 November 2009.
  8. ^ "How can the AIFF resolve the Gourav Mukhi controversy?". ESPN. 11 October 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
  9. ^ "Henry Menezes is WIFA's first CEO". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
  10. ^ "Henry Menezes | Latest News on Henry-menezes | Breaking Stories and Opinion Articles". Firstpost. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  11. ^ "mid-day turns 40 - Let's Talk: Henry Menezes and Godfrey Pereira". Mid-day. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  12. ^ https://www.dl1.en-us.nina.az/Football_at_the_South_Asian_Games.html
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