Meldon D'Silva
Meldon D'Silva (born 17 November 1994) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a center back for Churchill Brothers in the I-League.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Meldon D'Silva | ||
Date of birth | 17 November 1994 | ||
Place of birth | Benaulim, Goa, India | ||
Playing position(s) | Centerback | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | FC Goa | ||
Number | 4 | ||
Youth career | |||
Dempo | |||
Salgaocar | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Wilfried Leisure | |||
2014–2016 | Mumbai | 0 | (0) |
2016 | Calangute Association | ||
2016 | → Dempo (loan) | ||
2017– | Churchill Brothers | 1 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 28 February 2017 |
Career
Born in Benaulim, Goa, D'Silva began his career with Dempo and Salgaocar's youth teams before playing in the Goa Professional League with Wilfried Leisure.[1] In October 2014, he signed with professional I-League side Mumbai.[1] He stayed with the club for two seasons before returning to Goa to play with Calangute Association. After showing good displays in the Goa Professional League with Calangute, D'Silva signed on loan with his former club Dempo.[2]
After the Goan football season finished, D'Silva signed with Churchill Brothers for the I-League. He made his professional debut for the club on 10 February 2017 against Aizawl. He started and played the full match but could not prevent the club from losing 3–1.[3]
International
In 2014, D'Silva represented the Goan–India team during the Lusophony Games. He scored the opening goal for Goa–India in the gold medal match against Mozambique as the Goan side won 3–2.[4]
Career statistics
- As of 28 February 2017[5]
Club | Season | League | League Cup | Domestic Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Churchill Brothers | 2016–17 | I-League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
Career total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
References
- "Mumbai FC sign 19-year-old Meldon D'Silva". Times of India. 16 October 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- "Dempo SC sign Meldon D'Silva on Loan from Calangute Association". Dempo Sports Club. 2 October 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- "Aizawl 3-1 Churchill Brothers". Soccerway.
- "Lusofonia Games: Goa (India) down Mozambique to clinch football gold". Rediff. 29 January 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- Meldon D'Silva at Soccerway