Thanabalan Nadarajah (footballer, born 1943)

Thanabalan a/l Nadarajah (born 1943) was a Malaysian former footballer. He is remembered for his contribution during the 1968 Merdeka Tournament. Malaysia won the trophy by beating Burma 3-0 in the final. Thanabalan scored one of the three goals.[1] Thanabalan scored 19 international goals for Malaysia.[2]

For the currently active footballer, see Thanabalan Nadarajah.
In this Indian name, the name Nadarajah is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Thanabalan. The abbreviation "a/l" (anak lelaki) or "a/p" (anak perempuan), if used, means "son of" or "daughter of" in Malay respectively.

Thanabalan Nadarajah
Personal information
Full name Thanabalan a/l Nadarajah
Date of birth 1943 (age 77–78)
Place of birth Brickfields, Selangor,
British Malaya
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1960–1971 Selangor FA
National team
1960–1963 Malaya Youth
1964–1969 Malaysia (19)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Honours

Club
F.A. Selangor

International
Malaysia Youth
Malaysia

References
  1. "Did You Know That Our Striker N. Thanabalan Helped Malaysia Beat Myanmar In 1968 AND 2017? | News | Rojak Daily".
  2. Malaysia - Record International Players - RSSSF.
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