[2] Graduated out of the prestigious Tata Football Academy in 2000, he played for the Kolkata giants East Bengal, and later for United Sikkim in the 2nd Division of I-League.

That change brought the best out of Surkumar as he played a key role in East Bengal’s first ever National League title.

Surkumar then joined Mahindra for the second time in his career and spent three successful seasons with the Mumbai club.

The fullback won every major trophy with the Red Devils of India and was adjudged AIFF Player of the Year in 2006.

[4] He won the Kolkata League with Mohun Bagan in his first season and will be an important player for them once he returns from international duty.