Taj Mohammed (footballer)

Taj Mohammed Sr. (born 1924, date of death unknown) was a footballer who played as a defender. Born in Quetta, he represented India and Pakistan internationally.

Playing career
In the 1940s, Mohammed played for Kolkata Mohammedan, where he formed a formidable defence along with Balochistan fellow Jumma Khan.

He played for East Bengal in 1948 at Calcutta Football League.

International career
Mohammed competed in the men's tournament at the 1948 Summer Olympics with the India national team.

After representing India at international level, he migrated to Pakistan and went on to play for the Pakistan national football team. at the Quadrangular Tournament in 1952 in Colombo.

He was also a member of Pakistan team that toured to Iran and Iraq in their international debut. In the 1952 Colombo Cup, Pakistan played its first match against India after victories over Ceylon and Burma, which ended in a goalless draw and emerged as joint winners of the tournament after finishing with the same points in the table. In the 1953 Colombo Cup, Pakistan finished as runners-up in that tournament, as India won title.

Honours
Bengal East Bengal
 * Santosh Trophy: 1945–46
 * IFA Shield: 1949
 * Calcutta Football League: 1949
 * Rovers Cup: 1949

Pakistan
 * Colombo Cup: 1952 (Champions), 1953 (Runner-up)