Dharmalingam Kannan

Dharmalingam Kannan (8 July 1936 – 19 May 2006) was an Indian footballer. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Kannan played for Hyderabad from 1956 to 1958 and Bengal from 1959. He represented India in the 1958 Asian Games. He was employed with the Vehicle Depot, Secunderabad but moved to East Bengal.

Honours
East Bengal
 * Calcutta Football League: 1961
 * Durand Cup: 1960
 * IFA Shield: 1961
 * DCM Trophy: 1960

India
 * Merdeka Tournament runner-up: 1959

Bengal
 * Santosh Trophy: 1958–59