Bandya Kakade (1945–2012) was an Indian footballer. He is remembered as one of the players associated with Indian domestic football during the 1960s and 1970s, a period when the sport was largely centred around club competitions in cities such as Kolkata, Mumbai, Goa and Hyderabad.
Key facts
| Name | Bandya Kakade |
|---|---|
| Born | 1945 |
| Died | 2012 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Football |
Background
Football in India during Kakade's playing era was organised primarily through state associations affiliated to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), with major tournaments including the Santosh Trophy, the Durand Cup, the Rovers Cup and the IFA Shield. Players of his generation typically rose through club football before representing their state sides.
Significance
Kakade is among the cohort of Indian footballers from the post-independence decades whose careers contributed to the development of the domestic game in India before the advent of professional leagues such as the National Football League (founded 1996) and the I-League.
Related topics
- Football in India
- All India Football Federation
- Santosh Trophy
- Durand Cup
- List of Indian footballers
References
- Wikidata: Q2536325