Full name-Sailendra Nath Manna
Date of birth-September 1, 1924
Place of birth-Howrah, West Bengal, India
Date of death-February 27, 2012 (aged 87)
Playing position-Defender
Famous for his powerful free-kicks, Manna played for Mohun Bagan for 19 years, and was conferred the 'Mohun Bagan Ratna' in 2001. Adjudged the 'Footballer of the Millennium' by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) in 2000. Manna's performance as national team skipper drew wholesome praise and the England Football Association named him in its 1953 Yearbook as one of the 10 best captains of the world.