Roberto Fernandez (footballer, born 1971)

Roberto Fernandez (born 2 November 1971) is a former Indian football player who played as a defender.[1] He played 29 international matches for India national team. Fernandez spent his majority of career by playing for Salgaocar FC.[2]

Roberto Fernandez
Personal information
Full name Roberto Fernandez
Date of birth (1971-11-02) 2 November 1971
Place of birth Goa, India
Height 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1991–1993 Salcete FC
1993–1995 Churchill Brothers
1995–2000 Salgaocar 58 (1)
2000–2001 San Pedro Seahawks
2001–2006 Salgaocar
2006–2007 Vasco
National team
1996–2003 India 29 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 December 2019 (UTC)

He has also played for other Goan clubs such as Churchill Brothers S.C. and Vasco SC.[3] Fernandez has represented India in tournaments like 1998 Asian Games,[4] and Nehru Cup. In 2000, Fernandez moved to Belize and played for Belize Premier Football League side San Pedro Seahawks until 2001.[5]

Club career

Early years

Fernandez began his professional club career in 1991, at Salcete FC, that participated in the Goa First Division. He later moved to Goan giants Churchill Brothers and Salgaocar, with whom he spent most of his times.

Churchill Brothers

On 1 July 1993, he signed with Churchill Brothers and appeared in the Goa Professional League.

Salgaocar

In July 1995, he moved to Salgaocar and played under managers like Shabbir Ali, Leopold Fernandez.[6] Salgaocar then emerged as one of the strongest sides in India as they clinched 1998–99 National Football League,[7][8] 1997 Indian Federation Cup,[9] 1998 and 1999 editions of Indian Super Cup.[10][11]

San Pedro Seahawks

In 2000, he joined Belize Premier Football League side San Pedro Seahawks,[3][12] on loan transfer from Salgaocar and became one of the few Indians to play for an overseas club.

Back in Salgaocar

After spending a season with Seahawks, Fernandez rejoined Salgaocar and played until 2006. As veteran defender for Salgaocar, was part of club's runners-up finish in the 2002–03 edition of National Football League.[13]

International career

Fernandez debuted for Indian national team on 21 September 1996 against Philippines in a 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification match, that ended as 2–0 win for them.[14] He later appeared in SAFF Gold Cup and helped the team winning trophies in 1997 and 1999.[15][16] He was also in the national squad and played in 2000 AFC Asian Cup qualification matches but could not moved to final round.

Due to his brilliant performances as overlapping right back, Fernandez was included in the squad of Syed Nayeemuddin managed national team that participated in 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok.[17] Their journey ended after finishing bottom of the second round.[18]

In 2002, Fernandez was part of Bhaichung Bhutia led Indian team that lifted the LG Cup, in which they defeated host nation Vietnam 3–2.[19] He later appeared in 2003 Afro-Asian Games, in which India finished as runners-up behind Uzbekistan.[20]

Honours

Club

Salgaocar

Country

India

See also

References
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