Quick Facts
Biography
Gopinathan Ramachandra (born in Kuantan, Pahang) is a footballer who plays as a winger for Johor Darul Ta'zim FC in Malaysia Super League. On 3 November 2013, he assisted Pahang to defeat Kelantan (0-1) in the Malaysian Cup final which ends Pahang's 21 years drought of the cup.
International career
In October 2012, Gopi is among the national team’s recruits for the friendly against Hong Kong at Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong.
The 23-year-old from Kuantan has been in top form for Pahang FA, having scored three goals in the 2012 Malaysia Premier League and help Pahang promoted to 2013 Malaysia Super League and 1 goal in 2012 Malaysia Cup but lost in quarter finals beaten by Singapore LIONSXII.
National coach Datuk K. Rajagopal is preparing the team for the 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup in November.
Style Of Play
Gopi known as the lightning sprinter because of his speed and dribbling ability on the field and can use both feet to cross the ball.
Honours
Club
- Malaysia Cup: 2
- Winners (2): 2013, 2014
- FA Cup: 1
- Winners (1): 2014