New Delhi: Karim Bencherifa was, expectedly, named the best coach for the 2010-11 football season by the All India Football Federation here on Tuesday. He was instrumental in Salgaocar winning a rare double, the Federation Cup and I-League. Ryuji Seoka, an attacking midfielder, was adjudged the best player. East Bengal's Mehtab Hossaain was the best midfielder and Subrata Paul of Pune FC the best goalkeeper. Dempo's Ranty Martins named best striker and East Bengal's Uga Okpara was declared the best defender. JCT, disbanded this year, was awarded the fair play trophy.
The Hindu