| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 August 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Thrissur, India | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker, Midfielder, Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1992-93 | SBT | ||
| 1993-94 | Mohun Bagan | ||
| 1994-97 | JCT Mills | ||
| 1997-98 | FC Kochin | ||
| 1998-99 | Mohun Bagan | ||
| 1999-01 | FC Cochin | ||
| 2001-02 | East Bengal | ||
| 2002-04 | JCT Mills | ||
| 2004-05 | Mohun Bagan | ||
| National team | |||
| 1992- 2004 | India | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Jo Paul Ancheri (Malayalam: ജോ പോള് അഞ്ചേരി) (born 2 August 1975) is a leading Indian football player and was the former Indian Football team Captain.[1] He was named the AIFF Player of the Year by the All India Football Federation in 1994 and 2001.[2]
Ancheri started his professional career in 1992 by playing for SBT. He went on to play for many leading football clubs including Mohun Bagan, JCT Football Club, FC Cochin, and East Bengal. He is a versatile player who can play in any position including defender, defensive midfielder, midfielder, and striker.[3]