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{{short description|Indian footballer}}
{{Indian name|Bryce|Miranda}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Bryce Miranda
| image =
| image_size =
| caption =
| fullname = Bryce Brian Miranda
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1999|9|23|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| height = 1.75 m
| position = [[Winger (association football)|Left winger]]
| currentclub = [[Kerala Blasters FC|Kerala Blasters]]
| clubnumber = 81
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = [[Mumbai FC|Mumbai]]
| years1 = 2017–2018
| clubs1 = [[Union Bank of India|Union Bank]]
| caps1 = 11
| goals1 = 2
| years2 = 2018–2019
| clubs2 = [[FC Goa Reserves and Academy|Goa B]]
| caps2 = 1
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2019–2020
| clubs3 = [[Income Tax Department|Income Tax]]
| caps3 = 15
| goals3 = 3
| years4 = 2020–2022
| clubs4 = [[Churchill Brothers FC Goa|Churchill Brothers]]
| caps4 = 32
| goals4 = 2
| years5 = 2022–
| clubs5 = [[Kerala Blasters]]
| caps5 = 12
| goals5 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2021–
| nationalteam1 = [[India national under-23 football team|India U23]]
| nationalcaps1 = 2
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| club-update = 15:44, 26 February 2023 (UTC)
| nationalteam-update = 15:44, 19 September 2023 (UTC)
}}
'''Bryce Brian Miranda''' (born 23 September 1999) is an Indian professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Winger (association football)|winger]] for [[Indian Super League]] club [[Kerala Blasters FC|Kerala Blasters]].

==Club career==
===Youth and early career===
Born in [[Mumbai]], Bryce started his schooling at [[Don Bosco High School, Matunga|Don Bosco School]] where he also played for the school team.<ref>{{Cite web|date=23 July 2014|author=Adit Ganguly|title=Don Bosco (Matunga) off to winning start|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-don-bosco-matunga-off-to-winning-start-2004508|website=dnaindia|access-date=15 January 2021|archive-date=21 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121200753/https://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-don-bosco-matunga-off-to-winning-start-2004508|url-status=live}}</ref> He represented all age group teams of [[Mumbai FC]] up to U-18 level. Later he played for Union Bank FC in different tournaments.<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 December 2016|title=Mumbai FC go down after a spirited second half showing against DSK|url=http://www.mumbaifc.com/NewsDetails.aspx?newsid=525|website=Mumbai FC|access-date=15 January 2021|archive-date=6 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201006062007/http://mumbaifc.com/NewsDetails.aspx?newsid=525|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2018, Bryce was signed by [[FC Goa]] and was put into their [[FC Goa Reserves and Academy|developmental side]]. A year later, he joined Income Tax FC where he had a breakout season, scoring three goals and providing 10 assists in the [[Mumbai Football League|2019–2020 Mumbai Elite division]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=9 September 2018|author=Shanon Nougeira|title=ISL 2018 -19 : Bryce Miranda - A Star for the future|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2018-19-bryce-miranda-a-star-for-the-future|website=Sportskeeda|access-date=15 January 2021|archive-date=21 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121005146/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/isl-2018-19-bryce-miranda-a-star-for-the-future|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Churchill Brothers===
On 22 November 2020, Bryce signed for the [[I-League]] side [[Churchill Brothers FC Goa|Churchill Brothers]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 November 2020|author=Chittu Shetty|title=Persistence pays off, as I league comes calling for Bryce|url=https://www.footballcounter.com/2020/persistence-pays-off-as-i-league-comes-calling-for-bryce/|website=Footballcounter|access-date=15 January 2021|archive-date=21 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121214254/https://www.footballcounter.com/2020/persistence-pays-off-as-i-league-comes-calling-for-bryce/|url-status=live}}</ref> On 10 January 2021, Bryce made his professional debut for Churchill Brothers in the I-league match against [[Indian Arrows]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 January 2021|title=Indian Arrows vs Churchill Brothers|url=https://www.espn.in/football/team/_/id/8896/churchill-brothers|website=ESPN|access-date=15 January 2021|archive-date=15 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115085130/https://www.espn.in/football/team/_/id/8896/churchill-brothers|url-status=live}}</ref> He started in every match during the season, bagging a goal and three assists.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bengaluru United, set to sign Bryce Miranda on loan|url=https://footballexpress.in/bengaluru-united-set-to-sign-bryce-miranda-on-loan-i-league/|website=Football Express|access-date=11 June 2021|archive-date=12 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612030612/https://footballexpress.in/bengaluru-united-set-to-sign-bryce-miranda-on-loan-i-league/|url-status=live}}</ref> During the [[2021–22 I-League]], Bryce made 16 appearances and made one assist for the club.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ചർച്ചിൽ ബ്രദേഴ്‌സിൽ നിന്ന് ബ്രൈസ് മിറാൻഡയെ റാഞ്ചി കേരള ബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്‌സ് |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/amp/sports/football/kerala-blasters-signs-bryce-miranda-from-churchill-brothers-till-2026-1.7609090 |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=Mathrubhumi |archive-date=16 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616151144/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/amp/sports/football/kerala-blasters-signs-bryce-miranda-from-churchill-brothers-till-2026-1.7609090 |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Kerala Blasters ===
On 15 June 2022, [[Indian Super League]] club [[Kerala Blasters FC]] announced the signing of Bryce from Churchill Brothers FC for an undisclosed transfer fee.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sportstar |first=Team |title=ISL 2022-23: Kerala Blasters signs Bryce Miranda from Churchill Brothers till 2026 |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/kerala-blasters-signs-bryce-miranda-from-chruchill-brothers-till-2026-indian-super-league-isl/article38503224.ece |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=Sportstar |language=en |archive-date=16 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616110414/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/kerala-blasters-signs-bryce-miranda-from-chruchill-brothers-till-2026-indian-super-league-isl/article38503224.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> He signed a multi-year deal, which would keep him with the club until 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dey |first=Soumyadwip |title=Kerala Blasters FC rope in pacy winger Bryce Miranda |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/news-kerala-blasters-fc-rope-pacy-winger-bryce-miranda |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=www.sportskeeda.com |language=en-us |archive-date=15 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615141911/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/news-kerala-blasters-fc-rope-pacy-winger-bryce-miranda |url-status=live }}</ref> Bryce made his debut for the Blasters on 28 October 2022 in a 2–0 loss against [[Mumbai City FC]] by coming as a substitute for [[Adrián Luna|Adrian Luna]] in the 92nd minute.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rayan |first=Stan |date=2022-10-28 |title=ISL 2022-23: Mumbai City FC shuts out Kerala Blasters |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/isl-2022-23-mumbai-city-fc-vs-kerala-blasters-mehtab-singh-pereyra-diaz-score-home-crowd-stunned/article66067190.ece |access-date=2022-10-28 |website=sportstar.thehindu.com |language=en |archive-date=28 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028165828/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/isl-2022-23-mumbai-city-fc-vs-kerala-blasters-mehtab-singh-pereyra-diaz-score-home-crowd-stunned/article66067190.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> On 26 December 2022, he made his first assist in Indian Super League, where he provided assist to [[Soraisam Sandeep Singh|Sandeep Singh]]'s goal in the 86th minute, after coming as a substitute in the 83rd minute helping the Blasters in a 1–0 win against [[Odisha FC]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sportstar |first=Team |date=2022-12-26 |title=Kerala Blasters 1-0 Odisha FC highlights, ISL 2022-23: Sandeep’s late goal guides the Blasters to win; KBFC reaches third place |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/isl-news/kerala-blasters-vs-odisha-fc-live-score-streaming-commentary-indian-super-league-isl-updates/article66306895.ece |access-date=2022-12-26 |website=sportstar.thehindu.com |language=en |archive-date=26 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221226162922/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/isl-news/kerala-blasters-vs-odisha-fc-live-score-streaming-commentary-indian-super-league-isl-updates/article66306895.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> On 29 January 2023, Bryce made his first start for the Blasters in the season against [[NorthEast United FC]] and provided an assist for the [[Dimitrios Diamantakos]]' goal in the 42nd minute, helping in a 2–0 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=നോർത്ത്ഈസ്റ്റിനെ തകർത്തു; പ്ലേഓഫ് സാധ്യതകൾ സജീവമാക്കി ബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്‌സ് |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/special-pages/isl-2022-23/kerala-blasters-beat-northeast-united-fc-1.8262947 |access-date=2023-01-29 |website=Mathrubhumi |language=en |archive-date=29 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129162011/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/special-pages/isl-2022-23/kerala-blasters-beat-northeast-united-fc-1.8262947 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==International career==
Miranda was called up for the India's U-23 camp for the [[2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification|2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers]], which was held at [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]] in October 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=India U-23 Call-up the Biggest Turning Point in My Career, Says Bryce Miranda |url=https://www.news18.com/news/football/india-u-23-call-up-the-biggest-turning-point-in-my-career-says-bryce-miranda-4764797.html |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=15 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615164046/https://www.news18.com/news/football/india-u-23-call-up-the-biggest-turning-point-in-my-career-says-bryce-miranda-4764797.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He made his debut on 30 October 2021 against [[Kyrgyzstan national under-23 football team|Kyrgyzstan]], coming in as a substitute for [[Vikram Pratap Singh]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=AFCS |url=https://stats.the-afc.com/match_report/20944 |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=stats.the-afc.com |archive-date=3 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003052839/https://stats.the-afc.com/match_report/20944 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Career statistics==
===Club===
{{updated|matches played till 12 April 2023}}<ref>{{Soccerway|bryce-miranda/685153}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|Cup
!colspan="2"|[[Asian Football Confederation|AFC]]
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
| rowspan="1" |[[FC Goa Reserves and Academy|Goa B]]
|[[2018–19 I-League 2nd Division|2018–19]]
| rowspan="1" |[[I-League 2nd Division]]
|1||0||0||0|| colspan="2" |–||1||0
|-
| rowspan="3" |[[Churchill Brothers FC Goa|Churchill Brothers]]
|[[2020–21 I-League|2020–21]]
| rowspan="2" |[[I-League]]
|15||1||0||0|| colspan="2" |–||15||1
|-
|[[2021–22 I-League|2021–22]]
|17||1||0||0|| colspan="2" |–||17||1
|-
! colspan="2" |Churchill Brothers total
!32
!2
!0
!0
! colspan="2" |–
!32
!1
|-
|[[Kerala Blasters FC|Kerala Blasters]]
|[[2022–23 Kerala Blasters FC season|2022–23]]
|[[Indian Super League]]
|12
|0
|2
|0
| colspan="2" |–
|14
|0
|-
! colspan="3" |Career total
!45!!2!!2!!0!!0!!0!!47!!2
|}
{{notelist}}

==References==
{{reflist}}{{Kerala Blasters FC squad}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Miranda, Bryce}}
[[Category:Living people]]
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[[Category:Indian men's footballers]]
[[Category:India men's youth international footballers]]
[[Category:Churchill Brothers FC Goa players]]
[[Category:Men's association football midfielders]]
[[Category:Footballers from Mumbai]]
[[Category:I-League players]]
[[Category:I-League 2nd Division players]]
[[Category:Goa Professional League players]]
[[Category:Kerala Blasters FC players]]
[[Category:Indian Super League players]]
[[Category:Footballers at the 2022 Asian Games]]
[[Category:Asian Games competitors for India]]

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Rajiv Ranjan Bhakt at 07:47, 1 October 2023