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Mohammed Jewel Rana

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Jewel Rana
Jewel celebrating after winning gold at the 1999 South Asian Games with Bangladesh
Personal information
Full name Mohammed Jewel Rana
Date of birth (1968-05-02) 2 May 1968 (age 56)[1]
Place of birth Dhaka, Bangladesh
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Center-back, right-back
Youth career
1984–1986 East Bengal Club
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1986–1988 East Bengal Limited
1988–1991 Muktijoddha Sangsad
1991–1994 Dhaka Mohammedan
1991 Kolkata Mohammedan
1994–1995 Muktijoddha Sangsad
1995–1997 Dhaka Mohammedan
1997–1999 Muktijoddha Sangsad
1999–2000 Mohun Bagan AC
2000–2003 Brothers Union
2003–2004 Dhaka Mohammedan
2005–2008 Brothers Union
2008–2009 Dhaka Mohammedan
International career
1988 Bangladesh U16
1990 Bangladesh U19
1991 Bangladesh U23
1989–2001 Bangladesh
Managerial career
2014 Dhaka Mohammedan (caretaker)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Bangladesh
South Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 1989 Islamabad
Bronze medal – third place 1991 Colombo
Gold medal – first place 1999 Kathmandu
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Mohammed Jewel Rana (Bengali: মোহাম্মদ জুয়েল রানা; born 2 May 1968) is a retired Bangladeshi professional footballer who played as a center-back.[1] He served as captain of the Bangladesh national team from 1997 to 1999.[2]

Early career

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Jewel was born on 2 May 1968 in Dhanmondi area of Dhaka, Bangladesh. His formed a passion for football while studying at West Dhanmondi Yousuf High School, and eventually began his football career playing for a team called East Bengal in the Pioneer League in 1984. Although he only made one appearance in his debut season due to sickness, he was a regular face in the team, which also included Saiful Bari Titu, from the following season. Jewel began playing in the Third Division with a different East Bengal from 1986, and helped the club win the league in his debut season. Following a season representing the club in the Second Division, he joined Muktijoddha Sangsad KC in the First Division in 1988 under the recommendation of the club's winger, Zia Babu.[3]

Club career

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In the top-tier of football, Jewel had an illustrious career spanning over two decades, representing clubs such as Muktijoddha Sangsad KC, Dhaka Mohammedan and Brothers Union. He was an integral part of the Muktijoddha team that secured their maiden Premier Division title in the 1997–98 season.[3] Additionally, he won league titles with Dhaka Mohammedan in 1993 and 1996, as well as with Brothers Union in 2005. Notably, Jewel also represented Brothers Union in the 2005 AFC Cup.[4]

Beyond Dhaka, Jewel also played in India, representing Kolkata Mohammedan during the 1991 season, alongside compatriots like Imtiaz Sultan Johnny, Kaiser Hamid and Sayeed Hassan Kanan.[5] Following an impressive but unsuccessful 1999–2000 Asian Club Championship campaign with Muktijoddha, he joined Mohun Bagan and competed in tournaments such as the Calcutta League, Durand Cup and IFA Shield.[6]

Jewel retired on 24 January 2009, after representing Dhaka Mohammedan in the Dhaka derby against Dhaka Abahani in the 2008–09 B.League. During the match, Jewel, a central defender, was played as a right-back for 25 minutes before being substituted during which he received a standing ovation from both fans and opposition players.[7][2]

International career

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Captain Jewel (furthest to the right) in action against India during the 1999 South Asian Games semi-final (above); he eventually celebrated Bangladesh's maiden gold medal following tirupmh over hosts, Nepal, in the final (below).

Jewel represented Bangladesh at youth level in the qualifiers of both the 1988 AFC U-16 Championship and 1990 AFC Youth Championship. Additionally, he was part of the Bangladesh Green team (B national team) at the President's Gold Cup in 1989.[8] He also participated in the 1992 Summer Olympics – Men's Asian Qualifiers, during which he scored an own goal in a 0−4 defeat to Thailand U23.[3]

Following his performance for the Bangladesh Green team in the President's Gold Cup, Jewel was included in the Bangladesh national team for the 1989 South Asian Games held in Islamabad, Pakistan. However, he did not make a single appearance during the tournament. He debuted for the national team on 24 December 1991, against Pakistan at the Sugathadasa Stadium during the 1991 South Asian Games. He also represented the national team during the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, 1993 South Asian Games, 1995 South Asian Gold Cup and 1995 South Asian Games.[3]

On 18 March 1997, he scored his first international goal Chinese Taipei at the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. During the qualifiers he also scored against Saudi Arabia, in a match which saw Bangladesh lose 4–1, even after putting up a good fight.[9] During the qualifiers he served as the national team captain following the retirement of Monem Munna.[10] Jewel also captained Bangladesh during their dissapointing 1997 SAFF Gold Cup campaign..[11] He remained captain during the 1999 South Asian Games in Kathmandu, Nepal and guided Bangladesh to their maiden gold medal.[12][13] During the tournament he scored against both Maldives and Sri Lanka. He announced his retirement from international football following the tournament.[14][2]

Coaching career

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On 22 May 2014, Jewel was appointed caretaker head coach of his former club, Dhaka Mohammedan, following the departure of Portuguese coach, Rui Capela, and remained incharge for two games.[15]

Personal life

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In 2016, Jewel moved to Canada with his family.[16][17][18][19]

On 22 April 2021, Jewels Rana's father Manik Uddin Ahmed passed away at the age of 82.[20]

Career statistics

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International goals

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Scores and results list Bangladesh's goal tally first
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 18 March 1997 Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei 1–2 1–3 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifiers (AFC)
2. 20 March 1997 Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia 1–2 1–4 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifiers (AFC)
3. 27 September 1999 Dasarath Rangasala Stadium, Kathmandu Maldives Maldives 1–2 1–2 1999 South Asian Games
4. 29 September 1999 Dasarath Rangasala Stadium, Kathmandu Sri Lanka Sri Lanka 1–0 1–0 1999 South Asian Games

Honours

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Dhaka Mohammedan

Muktijoddha Sangsad KC

Brothers Union

Bangladesh

Awards and accolades

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  • 1999 − Sports Writers Association's Best Sportsperson Award.[21]
  • 1996 − Sports Writers Association's Best Footballer Award.
  • 2015 − National Sports Award.[22]

References

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  1. ^ a b Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Mohd Jewel Rana (Player)". national-football-teams.com.
  2. ^ a b c "Jewel Rana swansong in Dhaka derby Saturday". bdnews24.com. 23 January 2009. Archived from the original on 1 January 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d ফুটবল ধ্বংসের পেছনে একক দায় কর্মকর্তাদের. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 26 September 2014. Archived from the original on 27 July 2024. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  4. ^ "The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 645". archive.thedailystar.net. 22 March 2006. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  5. ^ Das, Raktim (4 April 2022). "কলকাতার মোহামেডানের সঙ্গে গাঁটছড়া বাঁধছে ঢাকার মোহামেডান" [Mohammedan of Dhaka is tying knot with Mohammedan of Kolkata]. banglatribune.com (in Bengali). Kolkata. Archived from the original on 5 April 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  6. ^ "বাগানের জুয়েল আবাহনীর সমর্থক". Desh Rupantor (in Bengali). 18 April 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  7. ^ "Jewel Rana's last bow". The Daily Star. 25 January 2009. Archived from the original on 1 January 2025. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  8. ^ লাল দলের রাঙিয়ে দেওয়া প্রেসিডেন্ট গোল্ড কাপ ফুটবল. Utp al Shuvro (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 17 February 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  9. ^ "বাংলাদেশ ফুটবলের যত 'পরীক্ষা'..." Prothomalo (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 10 September 2023.
  10. ^ "ছবিতে ছবিতে ৩৬ বছরের ইতিহাস". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 31 December 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  11. ^ Iqbal, Nair (24 December 2015). "সাহস দিচ্ছেন সাহসী সৈনিক". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  12. ^ সাফ ফুটবলে প্রথম সোনাজয়ী দল. Utp al Shuvro (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 21 September 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  13. ^ যে শিরোপার অপেক্ষায় ছিল বাংলাদেশ. Utp al Shuvro. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023.
  14. ^ "Same old song and dance". The Daily Star. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  15. ^ "Jewel Rana back at MSC helm". The Daily Star. 22 May 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  16. ^ Alam, Masud (5 April 2018). "বাংলাদেশের নায়ক ছাড়ছেন বাংলাদেশ". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  17. ^ Alam, Masud (8 April 2020). "কেমন আছেন জুয়েল রানা?". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  18. ^ "দেশে আসছেন স্বর্ণজয়ী অধিনায়ক জুয়েল". bd24live.com (in Bengali). 6 May 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  19. ^ "দেশে আসছেন স্বর্ণজয়ী অধিনায়ক জুয়েল". channel24bd.tv (in Bengali). 6 May 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  20. ^ বাবা হারালেন স্বর্ণজয়ী অধিনায়ক জুয়েল. Newsbangla24 (in Bengali). 23 April 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  21. ^ মোহামেডানের কিংবদন্তি জহির আর নেই. Dhaka Post. 6 January 2024. Archived from the original on 7 January 2024.
  22. ^ "85 sports personalities receive National Sports Award". Dhaka Tribune. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
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