[1] He began his football career at the age of 16 by playing for Thiruvalla Town Club.

[2] He had represented Tata SC for Santosh Trophy tournaments.

He was part of the Indian football team which won gold medal in Asian Games 1951.

[4] After retiring from field he was associated with Tata Football Academy in Bombay for some period as a trainer.

He was married to Saramma and the family had four children including three daughters namely Lilian, Shanta Alex and Ann and a son named Mathew Varghese, who also died.