Syed Abdul Rahim was an Indian football coach and manager of the Indian national team from 1950 until 1963, and a former player with a movie coming out on him, know his biography and wife
Syed Abdul is regarded as the architect of modern Indian football. He was a teacher by profession. He was a good motivator and his tenure as a coach has been regarded as a “golden age” of football in India.
Who is Indian football team coach Syed Abdul Rahim on whom Maidaan movie is based on, biography, age, family
Syed Abdul Rahim was born on the 17th of August in 1909 and he is well known by his name Rahim Saab.
This true story movie is based on the GOLDEN DAYS OF INDIAN FOOTBALL from 1951-1962 under Syed Abdul Rahim sir. This era is known as 'Golden Era Of Indian Football'. Must watch this movie ⚽🙌🇮🇳
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— Kedarnath Sawant (@SawantKedarnath) March 30, 2023
A biopic of My father in law syed Abdul Rahim, real story of Laurel n unmatched glory to India, Injustices, pain n Agony as well https://t.co/pUKM3OgDtw
— Prof Syeda Sadiya (@ProfSyedaSadiya) March 31, 2023
Syed Abdul Rahim career, education, and family
Syed Abdul Rahim hailed from Hyderabad, British India. In the early years of his game, Abdul was a school teacher. After taking football seriously in his life, he represented the football team of Osmania University, after finishing his graduation from the same University.
Abdul after his journey as a teacher, returned to college to finish his arts degree. Thereafter, Rahim served as a teacher successively in the Kachiguda Middle School, Urdu Sharif School, and many more. Rahim then did a diploma in physical education and he took charge of sports activities in the last two schools he served as a teacher.
Abdul Rahim was a footballer and he represented the Qamar Club, considered to be the best team. Rahim also played for the Dutch Amateur League club, the HSV Hoek before he became a manager.
Rahim’s son, Syed Shahid Hakim is also a well-known football player, who represented India at the Summer Olympics in 1960. Hakim worked as a FIFA official, as the squadron leader of the IAF, and as a referee. He managed the national team like his father does and was honored with Dhyan Chand Award.
The name of Rahim’s wife isn’t known.
A biopic has been made on the life of Rahim named Maidaan. It is directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma and it is scheduled to be released on the 15th of June in 2022 with Ajay Devgan in its lead role, but the film got delayed due to some post-production work and now it will be released in June 2023.
Unfortunately on the 11th of June 1963 after suffering from cancer Rahim died. He was bedridden for six months.