Arnold Rodrigues (born c. 1954) is a former footballer who played as a midfielder for Salgaocar and the India football team.[2] Born in Tanzania, he represented India internationally, after making his debut in 1977.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Arnold Rodrigues | ||
| Date of birth | 1954 (age 69–70)[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Dar es Salaam, British Tanganyika (present-day Tanzania) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1971–1972 | Mapusa Youth | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972–1974 | Panvel SC | ||
| 1974–1984 | Salgaocar | ||
| 1984–1989 | Croydon | ||
| 1995–2004 | Simba SC | ||
| International career | |||
| 1977–1984 | India | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
editRodrigues was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to Goan parents, before being sent to a boarding school Monte de Guirim School in Bardez, Goa, India.[1] His family hailed from Orlim, Salcete, Goa.[3]
Career
editRodrigues played for the club Salgaocar[3] and the Goa football team at the Santosh Trophy.[4]
In 1989, Rodrigues signed with Croydon of Isthmian Football League.[5] He also appeared with English Non-League football outfit Simba, a team having Goan players.[5]
Style of play
editRodrigues was known for his speed and dribbling ability.[6]
Personal life
editRodrigues is married, has lived in London, England, is a British citizen, and is a supporter of English Premier League side Liverpool.[5]
Honours
editIndia
- King's Cup third place: 1977
Salgaocar
- Puttiah Memorial Trophy: 1978
Goa
Panvel SC
- Bandodkar Gold Trophy: 1974
Individual
- Santosh Trophy Best Player: 1983–84
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "'Sometimes I think I was born at the wrong time'". indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 2023-05-22. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ "Teamwork gives Goa the Santosh Trophy". indiatoday.in. Archived from the original on 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ a b "Legendary Goan Footballer Visits Kuwait". mangalorean.com. Archived from the original on 29 June 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
- ^ "Unlucky loss for Goa, but it's time to look to the future". heraldgoa.in. Archived from the original on 2023-06-29. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ a b c Crasto, Gasper (2 May 2016). "Legendary Indian footballer visits Kuwait – Goans, Keralites always been dynamic footballers: Arnold". arabtimesonline.com. Arab Times Kuwait. Archived from the original on 18 July 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ Rodrigues, Augusto (11 April 2023). "Arnold Rodrigues wants to live his dream of coaching in Goa". gomantaktimes.com. Goa: Gomantak Times. Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
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