title: G. Muthuraj
text: # G. Muthuraj
  
  G. Muthuraj (1 July 1927 – 21 May 2006) was a football player from Karnataka, India.
  
  ## Footballing career
  
  Fondly known as Muthu, Muthuraj started his career as a defender with the Bangalore Mars in 1947. He also became the captain of the Karnataka state team and played for his state for nearly a decade. he made his international debut in an away series in 1953 against Myanmar (then called Burma).
  
  He represented India at the 1954 Asian Games in Manila.
  
  ## Professional career
  
  Muthu joined the 515 Army Base Workshop in 1950 and retired in 1962. From then on, he coached the Army team until he quit in 1990.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Muthuraj is survived by two sons, both of whom were footballers, and three daughters.
  
  ## Honours
  
  India
  
  * Colombo Cup: 1953
  