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{{short description|Indian field hockey player}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox field hockey player
|name = Adrian Joseph Albert D'Souza
|image =
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|03|24|df=yes}}
|birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
|height = 5 ft 11 in
|position = [[Field hockey#Formations|Goalkeeper]]
|nationalteam1 = {{IND}}
|nationalcaps1 = 165
|youthclubs1 =
|clubs1 = Bombay Customs, Mumbai
|clubs2 = [[Air India|Air India, Mumbai]]
|clubs3 = [[Bharat Petroleum|Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd.]]
|clubs4 = [[Indian Airlines]]
|clubs5 = [[Maratha Warriors]]
|nationalteam = [[India men's national field hockey team|India]]
|nationalyear = 2002–Present
|updated =
|medaltemplates =
{{MedalSport | [[File:Field hockey pictogram.svg|center|40px]] Men's [[Field hockey|Field Hockey]] }}
{{MedalCountry | {{IND}} }}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Sultan Azlan Shah]]}}
{{MedalBronze | 2006 Sultan Azlan Shah|[[2006 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup|2006 Kuala Lumpur]] | Team Competition}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Hockey Champions Challenge|Champions Challenge]]}}
{{MedalBronze | [[2007 Men's Hockey Champions Challenge|2007 Boom]] | Team Competition}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[2007 Men's Asia Cup|Asia Cup]]}}
{{MedalGold | 2007 Men's Asia Cup|[[2007 Men's Hockey Asia Cup|2007 Chennai]] | Team Competition}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Sultan Azlan Shah]]}}
{{MedalSilver | 2008 Sultan Azlan Shah|[[2008 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup|2008 Ipoh]] | Team Competition}}
}}

'''Adrian Albert D'souza''' (born 24 March 1984 in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]]) is an Indian [[field hockey]] goalkeeper, who made is international debut for the [[India men's national field hockey team|men's national team]] in January 2004 during the [[2004 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup|Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament]] in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Adrian has more than 100 International Caps for his country in all competitions. He has played in all major field hockey tournaments, including the [[2006 Men's Hockey World Cup|2006 Hockey World Cup]], [[2006 Asian Games]], 2007 Asia Cup and 2 [[Hockey Champions Trophy|Champions Trophies]]. Regarded as one of the most innovative and daring goal-keepers of recent times, Adrian brought the rushing technique to the hockey field. Adrian has competed in 3/4 major international hockey events (tournaments played once in four years): the [[Olympic Games|Olympics]], [[Men's FIH Hockey World Cup|World Cup]], and [[Asian Games]] with a total of 165 caps for his country.

== Early life and education ==
Adrian attended the [[St. Anne's High School, Orlem|St. Anne's School]] in Mumbai till grade 10. After completing grade 12 from Khalsa Junior College, Mumbai, he went on to earn a bachelor's degree in sociology from [[Rizvi College of Engineering|Rizvi College]], Mumbai.<ref name="Adr1">{{cite web|title=Adrian Joseph Albert D'Souza|url=http://www.bharatiyahockey.org/khiladi/adrian.htm|website=www.bharatiyahockey.org|accessdate=30 September 2017}}</ref> While active in sports, he was also a good football player. At 17 Adrian got selected for the prestigious [[Air India]] Hockey Academy in New Delhi.

== Career ==
Adrian's introduction to hockey happened by coincidence at the age of 9. The regular goal-keeper of his school team did not report for a game and Adrian agreed to play as a replacement.<ref name="Adr2">{{cite news|last1=Rajput|first1=Avinash|title=Wonder wall- This Mumbai lad is known as one of the best and the most innovative goalkeeper India has ever produced|url=http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Layout/Includes/MIRRORNEW/ArtWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=MIRRORNEW&BaseHref=PMIR%2F2010%2F02%2F10&ViewMode=HTML&PageLabel=20&EntityId=Ar01900&AppName=1|accessdate=30 September 2017|newspaper=The Times of India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171001170933/http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Layout/Includes/MIRRORNEW/ArtWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=MIRRORNEW&BaseHref=PMIR%2F2010%2F02%2F10&ViewMode=HTML&PageLabel=20&EntityId=Ar01900&AppName=1|archive-date=1 October 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> He had a broken tooth by the end of the match and promised never to play keeper again. But his coach was impressed and Adrian has never looked back since. Adrian has played 165 international matches for his country. Adrian was one of the youngest hockey players to play at the Olympics at the age of 20.

===Domestic clubs===
His first domestic hockey club was Mumbai Customs in 2001. In 2002 he got selected to play for [[Air India]] which got him the best goalkeeper award in The Bombay Gold Cup and was called for his first Senior Hockey National Camp. Adrian Joined [[Bharat Petroleum|B.P.C.L]] in 2003 and [[Indian Airlines]] in 2005 which is now Air India (present) .

===International===
Total Caps - 165

Adrian was awarded the best goal-keeper award while being a part of the Junior India team that participated in the 6th Nation Junior Champions Challenge at [[Gniezno]], Poland in 2003.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rising starz|url=http://old.mangalorean.com/archive.php?k=20&arttype=star|website=www.old.mangalorean.com|accessdate=30 September 2017}}</ref> He made his international debut as a senior in the [[2004 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup|Sultan Azlan Shah Cup]] in Kuala Lumpur in January 2004. His performance in the [[Men's Hockey Junior Asia Cup|Junior Asia Cup]] in April, that India won, earned him the best goalkeeper award.<ref>{{cite news|title=Custodian D'Souza confident of defusing Abbas threat|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/53839/custodian-dsouza-confident-defusing-abbas.html|newspaper=Deccan Herald|date=20 February 2010}}</ref> This was followed by four-nation tournaments in Japan, The Netherlands and Germany. He represented India at the [[2004 Summer Olympics|2004 Athens Olympics]], which saw India end in the 7th position. In the 8 match test series between India and Pakistan played in October 2004, he was awarded the best goalkeeper for the Pakistan leg (4 matches), while also being adjourned the best player of the series.

D'Souza was captain of the Indian team in the 2005 [[Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup|Junior Hockey World Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Adrian to lead Jr World Cup hockey team|url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/2005/jun/14hock.htm|publisher=Rediff.com|date=14 June 2005}}</ref> The same year he was part of the junior team in the 6 nation invitational tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 2006 was a busy year for the Indian team with major tournaments lined up and the selectors expected Adrian to play a pivotal role in the team.<ref>{{cite news|title=Busy year ahead for Indian hockey, tough task for selectors|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-busy-year-ahead-for-indian-hockey-tough-task-for-selectors-7965|accessdate=1 October 2017|newspaper=DNA|date=31 October 2005}}</ref> The year saw him represent the team in the [[2006 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup|Sultan Azlan Shah tournament]] (Malaysia) in June, the [[2006 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy|Champions Trophy]] (Spain) in July, the [[2002 Men's Hockey World Cup|World Cup]] (Germany) in September, and ending with the [[2006 Asian Games|Asian Games]] (Qatar) in December, while missing the [[2006 Commonwealth Games|Commonwealth Games]] in Australia due to an injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=Thakur, Rasquinha for Commonwealth Games|url=https://m.rediff.com/sports/2006/feb/28hock.htm|website=rediff.com|accessdate=1 October 2017}}</ref><ref name=Adr2 /><ref>{{cite web|title=Ashley poses with brother Adrian D'Souza|url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/2006/sep/21celeb.htm|website=www.rediff.com|accessdate=1 October 2017}}</ref> In 2007, he was part of the bronze-winning team in the [[Men's Hockey Champions Challenge I|Champions Challenge]] in Belgium and the gold winning team at the [[Men's Hockey Asia Cup|Asia Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Life has come a full circle for Adrian D'Souza|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-life-has-come-a-full-circle-for-adrian-d-souza-2060004|accessdate=1 October 2017|newspaper=DNA|date=11 February 2015}}</ref> Due to a hamstring injury, Adrian had to pull out from the [[Men's field hockey Qualifying Tournaments for the 2008 Summer Olympics|2008 Olympic Qualifier camp]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Team named for qualifiers; Kaushik back as women’s coach|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/team-named-for-qualifiers-kaushik-back-as-women-s-coach/story-imkgkDlw5YKmZgOmxQhhrM.html|newspaper=The Hindustan Times|date=19 February 2008}}</ref> India could not beat Great Britain in the final and missed the Olympics for the first time in 80 years. Adrian, along with his parents, watched the game in Mumbai. He was back after a break of 2 months and was selected for the 2 legged 4 Nation tournament in [[Perth]] and [[Darwin, Northern Territory|Darwin]]. The tournament also included hosts Australia, China and South Korea.{{citation needed|date=October 2017}} Adrian performed relatively well in the [[2008 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup]], having played a great game against Malaysia in the semi-finals. India scored from a penalty corner and Malaysia could not prevent India from making it to the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah after 13 long years. Facing a tightly contested match against Argentina in the finals, India lost in the extra time. Adrian played his last international tournament, the [[2012 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup|Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in 2012]].

===Franchise leagues===
Adrian D'Souza plays in the [[Premier Hockey League]] for the [[Maratha Warriors]]. He participated in the inaugural [[Pakistan Hockey League|Super League]] organized by the [[Pakistan Hockey Federation]]. representing the Baloch Lions and was awarded the 2nd Best goal-keeper award. Adrian then took part in his first stint for an international club. Adrian played for Koln Club ({{ill|Marienburger SC|de}}) in Germany. Adrian went on the play [[World Series Hockey]] for [[Mumbai Marines]]. In the [[Hockey India League]] Adrian played for his hometown city club [[Dabang Mumbai]].

==Awards and nominations==
*Was nominated for the prize of the World's Most Promising Young player Award for the year 2004 by the [[International Hockey Federation|FIH]].<ref name=Adr2 />
*Was awarded India’s "Player of the Year" for the year 2004 by the ''Indian Hockey Year Book''.
*Was awarded the HISA (Hero Indian Sports Academy) award for best Indian Hockey player of the year for 2004.
* Was awarded the prestigious [[Shiv Chhatrapati Award|Chattrapati Shivaji State Award]] in 2006.

== Personal life ==

Adrian's jersey number is 12, which he considers lucky. He gets his helmets custom made by OBO while designing the graphics himself.<ref name=Adr2 /> Adrian has the Olympic rings tattooed on his torso.<ref name="Adr2" />

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20061007010512/http://www.bharatiyahockey.org/khiladi/2004/ Bharatiya Hockey]
*{{Olympedia}}
*{{Sports reference}}

{{India FH Squad 2004 Summer Olympics}}
{{India FH Squad 2006 World Cup}}
{{India FH Squad 2010 World Cup}}

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[[Category:World Series Hockey players]]
[[Category:Field hockey players at the 2006 Asian Games]]
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[[Category:Asian Games competitors for India]]

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