East Bengal: All trophies won in history

East Bengal have won the Calcutta Football League 39 times.

East Bengal, founded on August 1, 1920, in Kolkata, India, are one of the most storied football clubs in Indian history. Over the past century, the club have amassed a remarkable collection of trophies, embodying the spirit of football in the country. The club’s first significant victory came in 1921 when they won the Hercules Cup. However, it was in the 1930s that East Bengal began to assert their dominance in Indian football.

East Bengal’s contribution to Indian football goes beyond their trophy cabinet. The club have been a breeding ground for young talent, providing a platform for players to showcase their skills and earn national recognition. Their passionate fanbase, known for their unwavering support, has also played a vital role in popularizing football in India.

This feature story delves into the illustrious journey of East Bengal, chronicling their major triumphs, trophies and the impact they have had on Indian football.

The Torchbearers’ dominant decades: 1940s to 1960s – establishing supremacy

The 1940s marked the beginning of East Bengal‘s golden era. In 1942, they won their first Calcutta Football League (CFL) title, a trophy they have claimed over 39 times, a record. The Durand Cup, one of the oldest football tournaments in the world, saw East Bengal as champions for the first time in 1949. This victory heralded a period of dominance in Indian football.

The 1950s and 1960s saw East Bengal consolidate their position with multiple victories at major tournaments. The club won the IFA Shield, another prestigious tournament, for the first time in 1943 and have since lifted the title 29 times, more than any other club.

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East Bengal’s Trophy List:

Domestic (Major)

National Football League (3 times) – 2000–01, 2002–03, 2003–04

Federation Cup (8 times) – 1978, 1980, 1985, 1996, 2007, 2009–10, 2010, 2012

Indian Super Cup (3 times) – 1997, 2006, 2011

Calcutta Football League (39 times) – 1942, 1945, 1946, 1949, 1950, 1952, 1961, 1966, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

IFA Shield (29 times) – 1943, 1945, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1958, 1961, 1965, 1966, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002–03, 2012

Durand Cup (16 times) – 1951, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1967, 1970, 1972,1978, 1982, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 2002, 2004

Rovers Cup (10 times) – 1949, 1962, 1967, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1980, 1990, 1994

Super Cup (1 time) – 2024

International

Coca-Cola Cup (Central Asia) (1 time) – 1985

Wai Wai Cup (1 time) – 1993

ASEAN Club Championship (1 time) – 2003

San Miguel International Cup (1 time) – 2004

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