Sanjeev Maria

Sanjeev Kumar Maria (born 2 September 1980) is a former Indian professional footballer who played as a defender. He played in both the National Football League and I-League for Mohun Bagan, Fransa-Pax, and Salgaocar. He also represented India internationally five times in 2006.

Career
Born in Chandigarh, Maria started his career with local side AG Haryana Audit before moving to Mohun Bagan in the National Football League. He made a defensive error in a NFL match against Sporting Goa on 28 December 2003 which allowed the match to end 2–2. After the season ended, Maria signed with Fransa-Pax. He stayed with the Goan side for a season before returning to Mohun Bagan and staying with the side for four seasons. While with the Kolkata club, Maria also represented West Bengal in the Santosh Trophy. He was part of the West Bengal side which were defeated in the final of the Santosh Trophy by Punjab on 25 October 2006.

Before the 2009–10 season, it was announced that Maria had signed with Salgaocar. He stayed with the Goan side for a season before ending his career with Peerless in the Calcutta Football League.

International
Maria represented India internationally five times in 2006.

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International

References

Category:1980 births
Category:Living people
Category:Indian footballers
Category:Mohun Bagan A.C. players
Category:Fransa-Pax FC players
Category:Salgaocar F.C. players
Category:Association football defenders
Category:Footballers from Chandigarh
Category:I-League players
Category:India international footballers