Datuk Chandran Mutveeran, popularly known as M. Chandran (4 May 1942 – 28 September 2019), was a Malaysian footballer.Malaysia - Munich 1972 - FIFA.com
Playing and coaching career As a player, he mainly played for Selangor FA, winning trophies for his team and establishing himself as the playmaker. He together with the late Abdul Ghani Minhat also helped Selangor to become runners-up in the 1967 Asian Champion Club Tournament.
As a member of Malaysia national team, he competed in the men's tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics and featured in all three group matches.XX. Olympiad Munich 1972 Football Tournament - RSSSFOlympic Football Tournament Munich 1972 Germany FR - Malaysia at FIFA.comOlympic Football Tournament Munich 1972 Malaysia - USA at FIFA.comOlympic Football Tournament Munich 1972 Morocco - Malaysia at FIFA.com
After retiring, he coached Selangor and Malaysia. On 11 May 1975, M.Chandran led Malaysia Selection against Arsenal FC in a friendly match. Spearheaded by Mokhtar Dahari up front, the selection team embarrassed Arsenal by 2-0 at Merdeka Stadium.Arsenal FC tour of South East Asia 1975 - RSSSF
M. Chandran was awarded with Datuk title by Sultan of Pahang in 2000 (who was coincidentally the President of Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) at that time) for his contributions to Malaysian football.
In 2006, he suffered a stroke but kept active as a coach and was on the FAM technical committee at various points.
On 17 September 2014, FourFourTwo included him on their list of the top 25 Malaysian footballers of all time.List of 25 Greatest Malaysian Football Players Of All-Time by FourFourTwo—Best FBKL Media. Archived from the original on 17 October 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
Death He died at his home in Ampang, Selangor, on 28 September 2019.Chandran-perginya kapten Olimpik Munich '72 negara - Bebabsnews, 28 September 2019.
Career statistics International goals + # Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 11 December 1967 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1967 Sea Games 2. 24 November 1967 Bangkok, Thailand 1968 King's Cup
Honours Player Asian Games bronze medal: 1974 Merdeka Tournament: 1968, 1973 Malaysia Cup: 1962, 1963, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975 Asian Club Championship runner-up: 1967 AFC Asian All Stars: 1968 OCM Hall of Fame: 2004 IFFHS Men’s All Time Malaysia Dream Team: 2022
Head coach Malaysia Cup: 1975, 1976, 1978, 1986
Orders
Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (AMN)
Knight Companion of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (DIMP) – Dato'
Recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)
See also List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps
References
External links
Interview with Datuk M. Chandran (in Tamil)