Sheikh Abdul Latif

Sheikh Abdul Latif (also Sheikh Abdul Lateef; 15 August 1928 – 2 February 2000) was an Indian footballer. He participated at the 1952 Summer Olympics, 1956 Summer Olympics and the 1960 Summer Olympics, with Syed Abdul Rahim managed India. In 1959–60, he captained the national team.

Playing career
Latif during his playing days, was influenced by Indian football legend Syed Abdus Samad. In 1959, Latif led India in pre-Olympics and Merdeka tournament. In 1960, he was denied being the India captain for the Olympics. A couple of years later, he later migrated to Pakistan and represented the national team.

Honours
India
 * Asian Games Gold medal: 1951
 * Colombo Cup: 1954
 * Merdeka Tournament runner-up: 1959

Bombay
 * Santosh Trophy runner-up: 1958–59