V. Sundramoorthy
- January 8, 2024
- Association Football Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | V. Sundramoorthy |
Occupation | Association Football Player |
Date Of Birth | Oct 6, 1965(1965-10-06) |
Age | 59 |
Birthplace | Singapore |
Country | Singapore |
Birth City | Singapore |
Horoscope | Capricorn |
V. Sundramoorthy Biography
Name | V. Sundramoorthy |
Birthday | Oct 6 |
Birth Year | 1965 |
Place Of Birth | Singapore |
Home Town | Singapore |
Birth Country | Singapore |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Spouse | Prema Menon |
V. Sundramoorthy is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on October 6, 1965 in Singapore, Singapore, Singapore. Sundramoorthy broke into the Singapore Malaysia Cup team during the 1980s, as he was just 18 years of age, and in the following season he became top scorer in the tournament. Sundramoorthy left Singapore to play in Switzerland for FC Basel. He played there during the season 1988–89 (the season after Basel had suffered relegation) but he played solely five games, in which scored three goals. He then joined Kedah FA for the Malaysia Cup tournament as he returned in 1989. During his playing days in Alor Setar playing his trade for Kedah FA, Sundramoorthy helped Kedah to defeat Singapore 3–1 in the final of the 1990 Malaysia Cup, scoring Kedah’s opening goal.
One of Sundramoorthy’s most famous goals was a bicycle kick scored against Brunei in a 1993 FAM Division II League tie at the National Stadium. He also scored a spectacular backheel during his days with Jurong FC. In a match against Pahang at the National Stadium in the same year, Sundram audaciously faked a backheel that fooled the Pahang defenders before crossing for Fandi Ahmad to score the winner late in the game.
Sundramoorthy moved on to the domestic S.League, first turning out for Woodlands Wellington FC in the league’s inaugural year in 1996 before moving on to become the first-ever player/coach in S.League’s history for Jurong Football Club.
He coached the LionsXII, a Singapore-based team playing in the Malaysia Super League, and held a dual appointment as the head coach of the Under-23 team from 2011 to 2013 when he announced his plans to sign with the Malaysian Premier League team, Negeri Sembilan. After coaching Negeri Sembilan for half a season in 2014, he returned to Singapore to take the helm at Tampines Rovers for almost 2 years, then a 2-year stint as head coach of Singapore.
Sundramoorthy made several appearances for the Singapore national football team, including participating at the 1990 Asian Games football tournament., scoring a hattrick against Pakistan. Sundram also scored 2 goals in a friendly match against Nagoya Grampus Eight (from the J-league), which had Gary Lineker in the team, when Singapore won 4–3. Sundram also represented Singapore in several S.E.A games tournament, and helped Singapore reached the Finals in the 1989 Games when his last-minute through ball led to Fandi Ahmad’s winner against Indonesia. He was one of the most feared striker in ASEAN in the 1980s and early 1990s.
V. Sundramoorthy Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Association Football Player |
House | Living in own house. |
V. Sundramoorthy is one of the richest Association Football Player from Singapore. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, V. Sundramoorthy 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
V. Sundramoorthy is a former Singapore international footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s, and is widely touted as one of the country’s most skilful and talented footballers ever. He is the current football manager for Laos.
In 1988, V.Sundramoorthy became the second player from Singapore to play in Europe when he signed for Swiss club FC Basel.
During Singapore’s run-up to the 1993 Malaysia Cup Final appearance, Sundramoorthy was one of the most influential players in the team. He was a player well known for his dribbling skills and his finishing.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 5 ft 7 in |
V. Sundramoorthy height 5 ft 7 in V. weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is V. Sundramoorthy Dating?
According to our records, V. Sundramoorthy married to Prema Menon. As of December 1, 2023, V. Sundramoorthy’s is not dating anyone.
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In December 2014, Sundramoorthy was confirmed as the new head coach of Tampines Rovers. This is the first time after 5 years that Sundram held the head coach post in the S.League.
Facts & Trivia
V. Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Singapore. V. Sundramoorthy celebrates birthday on October 6 of every year.