I. M. Vijayan

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Inivalappil Mani Vijayan (born 25 April 1969), also known by the nickname Kalo Harin (Blackbuck),[1] is a former professional football player who also captained the India national football team. He played as a striker,[2] where he formed a successful attacking partnership with Bhaichung Bhutia for the India national football team in the late nineties and early 2000s.

Vijayan started his career with the Kerala Police football club and rose to become one of the top names in domestic football. A highly aggressive player, he eventually became the highest earner in Indian club football as well as a regular choice in the Indian team.

Vijayan's talents attracted interest from the clubs in Malaysia and Thailand, although he spent his entire career in India until retirement. By the end of his career he had scored 29 international goals in 72 matches for India. Since retiring from international football, Vijayan has set up a football academy to train young players in his home town. He was the captain of Indian football team from 2000 to 2004.

Vijayan has also acted in some notable roles in many movies. One of his movies, Mmmmm was shortlisted for India's entry into the 93rd Academy Awards.[3]

He received many awards and honors including the Arjuna Award in 2003 and Padma Shri in 2025.[4][5]

Early life and domestic career

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Vijayan in action for India against Bangladesh at the 1999 South Asian Games semi-finals

Vijayan was born into a Malayali family[6] on 25 April 1969 in Thrissur City, Kerala. He began his life in a gravely poor environment and had to sell soda bottles in the Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium to help his family. He started out as a soda seller in the Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium, Kerala, earning 10 paise (0.02 cents) per bottle. He studied at Church Mission Society High School, Thrissur (CMSHSS, Thrissur).

Vijayan had passion for the game of football, and somehow caught the eye of the then DGP of Kerala, M.K. Joseph who got him selected for the Kerala Police football club at 17 years of age. Vijayan delivered brilliant performances for Kerala Police at Quilon Nationals 1987, and was able to impress the national football fraternity very soon with his impeccable skills and highly aggressive style of playing. He continued to play for Kerala Police until 1991. He then joined Mohun Bagan, before coming back to Kerala Police in 1992 and then switching back to Mohun Bagan the very next year for a second spell at the club. In 1994, he joined JCT Mills Phagwara and stayed with them for 3 more years until 1997, when he left JCT to join FC Kochin. After spending a one year tenure with the club, he moved once more to Mohun Bagan in 1998, his third spell with the club, and then returned to FC Kochin in 1999.[7][8]

In August 2000, during the off-season, Vijayan joined the Bangladeshi Dhaka Premier Division League club Muktijoddha Sangsad and appeared in five league matches,[9][10] while the lack of an international transfer certificate behind the signing caused a fine of 50,000 rupees by the All India Football Federation in March 2001.[11] He rejoined FC Kochin later and played until 2001.[12] He later signed with East Bengal before leaving in 2002 to join JCT Mills Phagwara once more. After finishing a two-year stint with the club, he left JCT in 2004 and joined Churchill Brothers S.C. He left the club after one year and joined East Bengal in 2005, which was his last professional football club as an active football player. He left East Bengal in 2006. In the 2020–21 season, Vijayan appeared with Gokulam Kerala's futsal team.[13]

International career

I.M. Vijayan made his debut in international football in the year 1992 and played in a number of tournaments such as Nehru Cup, Pre-Olympics, FIFA World Qualifiers, SAFF Championship and SAF Games.[14] Vijayan and Bhaichung Bhutia formed one of the deadliest forward lines the Indian Football team had ever seen, and helped the team score various vital goals in international tournaments.[15] Vijayan was part of the victorious Indian team in the 1999 South Asian Football Federation Cup and scored one of the fastest international goals in history of sport during the tournament, hitting the net against Bhutan after only 12 seconds.[16] He also finished top scorer in the Afro-Asian Games event held in India in 2003 with four goals. Vijayan formally retired from international football after the Afro-Asian Games of 2003.[17]

Contributions

Leadership of Magic City FC: In August 2024, I. M. Vijayan led the launch of Magic City FC, Kerala’s first inclusive football team comprising players with disabilities from the Different Art Centre. The team played its inaugural match against former Santosh Trophy players, ending in a 5–5 draw. Vijayan expressed pride in the team's strength and potential, highlighting its significance in promoting inclusivity in sports.[18]

Retirement from Kerala Police: In April 2025, Vijayan retired from the Kerala Police, concluding a distinguished career that began when he was recruited at age 17. He rose through the ranks to become an Assistant Commandant, balancing his duties with a prolific football career. His retirement marked the end of an era for the Kerala Police football team.[19]

Career statistics

International

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List of international goals scored by I. M. Vijayan
Scores and results list India's goal tally first
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 9 May 1992 Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata {{ Template:Yesno alias = Pakistan flag alias = Flag of Pakistan.svg flag alias-army = Flag of the Pakistani Army.svg flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Pakistan.svg flag alias-navy=Naval Standard of Pakistan.svg flag alias-air force = Air Force Ensign of Pakistan.svg flag alias-military = Armed Forces of Pakistan Flag.svg link alias-military = Pakistan Armed Forces flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Pakistan.svg size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|1–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|2–0 || rowspan="2"|1992 Asian Cup qualifier

2. 2–0
3. 24 January 1993 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Madras {{ Template:Yesno alias = Cameroon flag alias = Flag of Cameroon.svg flag alias-1957 = Flag of Cameroon (1957-1961).svg flag alias-1961 = Flag of Cameroon (1961-1975).svg link alias-military = Cameroon Armed Forces Cameroon Army link alias-air force = Cameroon Air Force size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|1–1 || 1993 Nehru Cup

4. 13 June 1993 Bourj Hammoud Stadium, Beirut {{ Template:Yesno alias = Hong Kong flag alias = Flag of Hong Kong.svg flag alias-colonial = Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg flag alias-1959 = Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg flag alias-1955 = Flag of Hong Kong 1955.svg flag alias-1910 = Flag of Hong Kong 1876.svg flag alias-1876 = Flag of Hong Kong 1876.svg flag alias-1871 = Flag of Hong Kong 1871.svg flag alias-red = Flag of Hong Kong (1959–1997, unofficial Red Ensign).svg link alias-naval = Hong Kong Marine Police link alias-navy = Hong Kong Marine Police link alias-korfball = Hong Kong China national korfball team size = name = altlink = national football team altvar = football variant = 1959

}} || align="center"|1–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|3–1 || rowspan="2"|1994 World Cup qualifier

5. 3–1
6. 16 July 1993 Railway Stadium, Lahore {{ Template:Yesno alias = Sri Lanka flag alias = Flag of Sri Lanka.svg flag alias-army=Flag of the Sri Lankan Army.png link alias-army=Sri Lanka Army flag alias-air force=Air Force Ensign of Sri Lanka.svg link alias-air force=Sri Lanka Air Force flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Sri Lanka.svg flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Sri Lanka.svg size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|2–0 || 1993 SAFF Championship

7. 21 July 1993 Railway Stadium, Lahore {{ Template:Yesno alias = Nepal flag alias = Flag of Nepal.svg flag alias-old = Flag of Nepal (1775–1962).svg flag alias-1930 = Flag of Nepal (1775–1962).svg flag alias-1768 = Flag of Nepal (19th century).svg flag alias-1856 = Flag of Nepal (1856-c.1930).svg link alias-army = Nepali Army border = size = size flag alias = 24x20px size flag alias-old = 24x20px size flag alias-1930 = 24x20px size flag alias-1768 = 24px size flag alias-1856 = 24x20px sizebig flag alias = x27px sizebig flag alias-old = x27px sizebig flag alias-1930 = x27px sizebig flag alias-1768 = x30px sizebig flag alias-1856 = x27px name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|1–0 || 1993 SAFF Championship

8. 23 July 1993 Railway Stadium, Lahore {{ Template:Yesno alias = Pakistan flag alias = Flag of Pakistan.svg flag alias-army = Flag of the Pakistani Army.svg flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Pakistan.svg flag alias-navy=Naval Standard of Pakistan.svg flag alias-air force = Air Force Ensign of Pakistan.svg flag alias-military = Armed Forces of Pakistan Flag.svg link alias-military = Pakistan Armed Forces flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Pakistan.svg size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|1–1 || align="center"|1–1 || 1993 SAFF Championship

9. 23 December 1995 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Madras {{ Template:Yesno alias = Sri Lanka flag alias = Flag of Sri Lanka.svg flag alias-army=Flag of the Sri Lankan Army.png link alias-army=Sri Lanka Army flag alias-air force=Air Force Ensign of Sri Lanka.svg link alias-air force=Sri Lanka Air Force flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Sri Lanka.svg flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Sri Lanka.svg size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|1–0 ||1995 South Asian Games

10. 25 December 1995 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Madras {{ Template:Yesno alias = Nepal flag alias = Flag of Nepal.svg flag alias-old = Flag of Nepal (1775–1962).svg flag alias-1930 = Flag of Nepal (1775–1962).svg flag alias-1768 = Flag of Nepal (19th century).svg flag alias-1856 = Flag of Nepal (1856-c.1930).svg link alias-army = Nepali Army border = size = size flag alias = 24x20px size flag alias-old = 24x20px size flag alias-1930 = 24x20px size flag alias-1768 = 24px size flag alias-1856 = 24x20px sizebig flag alias = x27px sizebig flag alias-old = x27px sizebig flag alias-1930 = x27px sizebig flag alias-1768 = x30px sizebig flag alias-1856 = x27px name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|3–0 ||1995 South Asian Games

11. 7 September 1997 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu {{ Template:Yesno alias = Bangladesh flag alias = Flag of Bangladesh.svg flag alias-1971 = Flag of Bangladesh (1971).svg flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Bangladesh.svg flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Bangladesh.svg flag alias-coast guard=Ensign of the Bangladesh Coast Guard.svg flag alias-army = Flag of the Bangladesh Army.svg flag alias-air force = Air Force Ensign of Bangladesh.svg flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Bangladesh.svg size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|1–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|3–0 || rowspan="2"|1997 SAFF Championship

12. 2–0
13. 11 September 1997 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu {{ Template:Yesno alias = Pakistan flag alias = Flag of Pakistan.svg flag alias-army = Flag of the Pakistani Army.svg flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Pakistan.svg flag alias-navy=Naval Standard of Pakistan.svg flag alias-air force = Air Force Ensign of Pakistan.svg flag alias-military = Armed Forces of Pakistan Flag.svg link alias-military = Pakistan Armed Forces flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Pakistan.svg size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|1–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|2–0 || rowspan="2"|1997 SAFF Championship

14. 2–0
15. 13 September 1997 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu {{ Template:Yesno alias = Maldives flag alias = Flag of Maldives.svg flag alias-1117 = Flag of the Maldives (pre-1903, alternative flag shape).svg flag alias-1796 = Earliest Flag of the Maldives.svg flag alias-1903 = Flag of the Maldives until 1903.svg flag alias-1926 = Old National Flag of the Maldives.svg flag alias-1953 = Flag of the Maldives 1953.svg flag alias-air force = Flag of the MNDF Air Corps.svg Maldives Air Corps flag alias-marines = Flag of the MNDF Marine Corps.svg Maldives Marine Corps flag alias-military = Flag of the Maldives National Defence Force.svg link alias-military = Maldives National Defence Force link alias-coast guard = Maldivian Coast Guard flag alias-coast guard = Flag of the MNDF Coast Guard.svg variant = size = name = altlink = national football team

}} || align="center"|3–0 || rowspan="2" align="center"|5–1 || rowspan="2"|1997 SAFF Championship

16. 5–1
17 7 December 1998 Supachalasai Stadium Bangkok {{ Template:Yesno alias = Turkmenistan flag alias = Flag of Turkmenistan.svg size = name = altlink = national football team variant = flag alias-1991 = Flag of the Turkmen SSR.svg flag alias-1992 = Flag of Turkmenistan (1992–1997).svg flag alias-1997 = Flag of Turkmenistan (1997-2001).svg flag alias-naval = Flag of the Turkmenistan Naval Forces.svg link alias-naval = Turkmen Naval Forces flag alias-navy = Flag of the Turkmenistan Naval Forces.svg link alias-navy = Turkmen Naval Forces flag alias-army = Flag of the Turkmenistan Ground Forces.svg link alias-army = Turkmen Ground Forces flag alias-air force = Flag of the Turkmenistan Air Forces.svg link alias-air force = Turkmen Air Force link alias-military = Armed Forces of Turkmenistan

}} || align="center"|1–3 || align="center"|2–3 ||1998 Asian Games

18. 26 September 1999 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu {{ Template:Yesno alias = Pakistan flag alias = Flag of Pakistan.svg flag alias-army = Flag of the Pakistani Army.svg flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Pakistan.svg flag alias-navy=Naval Standard of Pakistan.svg flag alias-air force = Air Force Ensign of Pakistan.svg flag alias-military = Armed Forces of Pakistan Flag.svg link alias-military = Pakistan Armed Forces flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Pakistan.svg size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|3–0 || rowspan="3" align="center"|5–2 || rowspan="3"|1999 South Asian Games

19. 4–0
20. 5–0
21. 4 October 1999 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu {{ Template:Yesno alias = Maldives flag alias = Flag of Maldives.svg flag alias-1117 = Flag of the Maldives (pre-1903, alternative flag shape).svg flag alias-1796 = Earliest Flag of the Maldives.svg flag alias-1903 = Flag of the Maldives until 1903.svg flag alias-1926 = Old National Flag of the Maldives.svg flag alias-1953 = Flag of the Maldives 1953.svg flag alias-air force = Flag of the MNDF Air Corps.svg Maldives Air Corps flag alias-marines = Flag of the MNDF Marine Corps.svg Maldives Marine Corps flag alias-military = Flag of the Maldives National Defence Force.svg link alias-military = Maldives National Defence Force link alias-coast guard = Maldivian Coast Guard flag alias-coast guard = Flag of the MNDF Coast Guard.svg variant = size = name = altlink = national football team

}} || align="center"|1–1 || align="center"|3–1 ||1999 South Asian Games

22. 20 November 1999 Tahnoun bin Mohammed Stadium, Abu Dhabi {{ Template:Yesno alias = United Arab Emirates flag alias = Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of the United Arab Emirates.svg link alias-naval = United Arab Emirates Navy flag alias-air force = Flag of the United Arab Emirates Air Force.svg link alias-air force = United Arab Emirates Air Force flag alias-army = Flag of the UAE Army.svg link alias-army = United Arab Emirates Army flag alias-military = Flag of the UAE Armed Forces.svg link alias-military = United Arab Emirates Armed Forces flag alias-navy = Flag of the United Arab Emirates Navy.png link alias-navy = United Arab Emirates Navy size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|1–3 || 2000 Asian Cup qualifier

23. 24 November 1999 Tahnoun bin Mohammed Stadium, Abu Dhabi {{ Template:Yesno alias = Uzbekistan flag alias = Flag of Uzbekistan.svg flag alias-military=Uzbekistan Armed Forces (Latin script).svg link alias-military=Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan flag alias-naval = Naval flag of Uzbekistan.svg link alias-naval = Uzbek River Force flag alias-army = Uzbekistan Armed Forces (Latin script).svg link alias-army = Uzbek Ground Forces flag alias-air force= Uzbekistan Armed Forces (Latin script).svg link alias-air force=Uzbekistan Air and Air Defence Forces flag alias-navy = Naval flag of Uzbekistan.svg link alias-navy = Uzbek River Force size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|2–1 || align="center"|2–3 || 2000 Asian Cup qualifier

24. 28 November 1999 Tahnoun bin Mohammed Stadium, Abu Dhabi {{ Template:Yesno alias = Bangladesh flag alias = Flag of Bangladesh.svg flag alias-1971 = Flag of Bangladesh (1971).svg flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Bangladesh.svg flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Bangladesh.svg flag alias-coast guard=Ensign of the Bangladesh Coast Guard.svg flag alias-army = Flag of the Bangladesh Army.svg flag alias-air force = Air Force Ensign of Bangladesh.svg flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Bangladesh.svg size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|2–2 || 2000 Asian Cup qualifier

25. 4 May 2001 Althawra Sports City Stadium, Sanaa {{ Template:Yesno alias = Yemen flag alias = Flag of Yemen.svg flag alias-1918 = Flag of Yemen 1918.svg flag alias-1923 = Flag of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen (1918-1927).svg flag alias-1927 = Flag of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen.svg flag alias-1962 = Flag of the Yemen Arab Republic.svg link alias-army = Yemeni Land Forces flag alias-army = Flag of the Yemeni Army.svg flag alias-naval = Flag of the Yemeni Navy.svg link alias-naval = Yemeni Navy flag alias-air force = Flag of the Yemeni Air Force.svg link alias-air force = Yemeni Air Force flag alias-navy = Flag of the Yemeni Navy.svg link alias-navy = Yemeni Navy flag alias-military = Flag of the Yemen Armed Forces.svg link alias-military = Yemeni Armed Forces size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|3–2 || align="center"|3–3 || 2002 World Cup qualifier

26. 20 May 2001 Bangalore Football Stadium, Bangalore {{ Template:Yesno alias = Brunei flag alias = Flag of Brunei.svg flag alias-old = Old Flag of Brunei.svg flag alias-1906 = Flag of Brunei 1906-1959.svg flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Brunei.svg link alias-naval = Royal Brunei Navy flag alias-army = Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) - Tentera Darat Diraja Brunei (TDDB) ensign.svg link alias-army = Royal Brunei Land Force flag alias-air force = Ensign of the Royal Brunei Air Force.svg link alias-air force = Royal Brunei Air Force flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Brunei.svg link alias-navy = Royal Brunei Navy size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|5–0 || 2002 World Cup qualifier

27. 26 June 2001 Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur {{ Template:Yesno alias = Uzbekistan flag alias = Flag of Uzbekistan.svg flag alias-military=Uzbekistan Armed Forces (Latin script).svg link alias-military=Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan flag alias-naval = Naval flag of Uzbekistan.svg link alias-naval = Uzbek River Force flag alias-army = Uzbekistan Armed Forces (Latin script).svg link alias-army = Uzbek Ground Forces flag alias-air force= Uzbekistan Armed Forces (Latin script).svg link alias-air force=Uzbekistan Air and Air Defence Forces flag alias-navy = Naval flag of Uzbekistan.svg link alias-navy = Uzbek River Force size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|1–2 || align="center"|1–2 || 2001 Merdeka Tournament

28. 18 January 2003 Bangabandhu Stadium, Dhaka {{ Template:Yesno alias = Pakistan flag alias = Flag of Pakistan.svg flag alias-army = Flag of the Pakistani Army.svg flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Pakistan.svg flag alias-navy=Naval Standard of Pakistan.svg flag alias-air force = Air Force Ensign of Pakistan.svg flag alias-military = Armed Forces of Pakistan Flag.svg link alias-military = Pakistan Armed Forces flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Pakistan.svg size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|2–1 || 2003 SAFF Championship

29. 24 March 2003 Fatorda Stadium, Margao Template:Country data DPRK 1–0 1–1 2004 Asian Cup qualifier

Honours

File:The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi felicitating the Indian football legends, at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup match, in New Delhi on October 06, 2017.jpg
Vijayan being felicitated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup opening ceremony, in New Delhi, October 6, 2017.
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Vijayan with Bhaichung Bhutia in the inauguration ceremony of Palakkad Noorani Football stadium

India

Kerala

Bengal

Kerala Police

Mohun Bagan

JCT Mills

Individual

Kalo Harin

A biographical film, titled Kalo Harin and directed by Cherian Joseph, was released in 1998. The title translates as blackbuck and is a reference to Vijayan's popular nickname during his playing days.[35][36]

Acting career

After retiring from football, Vijayan started his acting career. His debut was through playing the lead role in the film Shantham, directed by Jayaraj. Later on, he went to act more than 20 films, in Malayalam & Tamil. In 2021, the movie 'Mmmmm' (sound of pain), starring Vijayan in the lead role was shortlisted as one of India's official entries for the Oscars.[37]

Year Title Role Notes
2001 Shantham Velayudhan
Akashathile Paravakal Walayar Manikyam
2004 Quotation Vettu Rajan
2005 Ben Johnson
2006 Thimiru Chinna Karuppu Tamil film
Shyaamam
Kisan Himself
Mahasamudram Himself
2012 Asuravithu Valarpadam Kurudhu Musthafa
Bachelor Party
2015 Komban Muthukalai Tamil film
2016 Gethu Rajendran Tamil film
2017 The Great Father Anto
Mythili Veendum Varunnu
2018 Mattancherry
Abrahaminte Santhathikal DYSP Muhammed Jalal
2019 Ganesha Meendum Santhipom Katthari Tamil film
Porinju Mariam Jose Kuriyachira George
Bigil Alex Tamil film
2021 Muddy [38]
Mmmmm: Sound of Pain Oscar shortlisted[39]
2022 Siddy [40]
The Teacher Gunashekharan [41]
Anaparambile Worldcup Himself [42]
2024 Idiyan Chandhu [43]
Adios Amigo Himself
Gumasthan Bhadran [44]

Awards

Vijayan was crowned Indian Player of the Year in 1993, 1997 and 1999,[17] the first player to win the award multiple times.[45] He was also awarded the Arjuna Award in 2003.[46] He received the Padma Shri in 2025.[47]

Family

Vijayan is married to Raji. He has 3 children: Aromal, Archana and Abhirami. He has a son in law, Abdul Aadil, and a granddaughter named Adeeva.[48][49]

Other activities

In 2004, he started a sports equipment company named "Boxer Sports Goods Company (BSGC)" in Thrissur.[50][51]

After retirement from active football, Vijayan concentrated his attention upon his football School that he had opened in Thrissur.

He was also a member of the now defunct National Congress (Indira).[52] In 2010, Vijayan formally took over a coaching job with Southern Samity, a premier division side in the Calcutta Football League.[53] In March 2017, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, appointed Vijayan as the national observer for football.[54] In October 2018, Vijayan announced that he is starting a film production company called 'Bigdaddy Entertainment' jointly with his friends, which will be mainly revolving around football.[55][56]

In January 2017, Vijayan officially unveiled the club crest of newly formed I-League club Gokulam.[57] In February 2021, Vijayan was appointed as the director of Kerala Police Football Academy, a new police football academy, which is going to be set up in Malappuram.[58]

On 2 September 2022, Vijayan was elected as a member of the technical committee of the All India Football Federation.[59][60][61]

See also

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