Personal Information
Date of Birth | March 2, 1987 |
Nationality | Indian |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
Role | Left Winger |
Past Team(s) |
Anthony D'Souza: A Brief Biography
Anthony D'Souza Biography
Anthony D’Souza is an Indian professional footballer who was born on 2nd March, 1987. He plays as a left winger for FC Goa in the Indian Super League.
Background
In the year 2006, Anthony joined Sporting club de Goa after leaving SESA football academy. He was Initially groomed by the SESA football academy in his early days.
Debut
He made his debut with Sporting club de Goa in the I-League against Chirag United in the year 2010.
In his debut match, Anthony scored a magnificent goal in a winning cause.
Rise
He was one of the best wingers in the I-League along with Clifford Miranda and Francis Fernandes.
A young promising talent however had few setbacks while dealing with his injury.
After having a great season with the Pune FC, he received his maiden national call up in the year 2012.
He made his comeback after the ankle injury with the Churchill Brothers against Mohun Bagan scoring a goal in the second half.
Fall
In 2015, a horrible accident took place which almost ended the career of Anthony D'Souza. He was tackled by Robin Singh and it proved to be a costly one. The accident was so horrible, Anthony broke his ankle.
Clubs
He started his career at SESA football academy in then left to Sporting Clube de Goa in 2006 scoring 3 goals in 7 appearances. He then was loaned out to Velsao in 2007. He played for Salgaocar in 2012 and for Pune FC in 2013.