Coimbatore, Aug. 13 -- Former Santosh Trophy footballer Aseem Koraliyadan, aged 40, died in a road accident in Coimbatore early this morning.

Aseem, who hailed from Puthalam in Areekode, Malappuram district, was working as a Customs officer at Coimbatore International Airport and was on his way to work when he met with the accident.

Aseem was a notable player in domestic football. He represented the Kerala Under-21 team and played for Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu in the Santosh Trophy tournament.

He also represented prominent football clubs including Vasco Goa, Salgaocar Goa, Mumbai FC, Mahindra United and East Bengal. Aseem played in the I-League for nine seasons and was known among fans for his pace and attacking style of play.

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