Suk Bahadur

Suk Bahadur
ဗဟာဒူး

Personal information
Full name	Suk Bahadur
Place of birth	Shan state, British Burma
Position(s)	Striker , Right winger
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1952	Shan State FC
1952	Army FC
1952 – 1970	Myanmar national football team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Suk Bahadur (Burmese: ဗဟာဒူး) is a Burmese footballer who served as the captain of Myanmar national football team (1952–1970). He is considered as the greatest Burmese footballer that ever lived for the tremendous success he brought to country's football. Bahadur played as the striker and his ability to carve apart defenses in his days earned Burma the status as one of the continent's most-feared football sides. During his time, Burmese football team won a series of continental and regional trophies what is now considered as the golden age.

Bahadur also served as the major for 4th Infantry Battalion (4th Gurkha) of Myanmar Army. He was also a dominating tennis and field hockey player as well as the national 100-meter sprint champion which he held under 11 seconds.

Bahadur is Gurkha from Shan state Kalaw of Myanmar.

Early days

In 1952, Myanmar Football Federation launched inaugural States and Divisions Football Championship to draw out talented footballers from around the country. Along with many new faces, Bahadur was selected from title winning Shan state football team. Later he played for Army football team where he teamed up with future national teammates; Hla Maung, Ba Kyu, Maung Thaung, Hla Aye, Guan Shein, Ba Shwe, David Kyaw San.

Personal life

Bahadur is married to Khin Than Myint.

Achievements

The following is a list of championships achieved during his captaincy.

• Asian Games: 1966, 1970 (co-champion with South Korea)
• SEA Games: 1965 (with Thailand), 1967, 1969
• Merdeka Cup: 1964, 1967 (with South Korea)