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Arnold Rodrigues (born Template:Circa) is a former British footballer who played as a midfielder for Salgaocar and the India football team.[1] Born in Tanzania, he represented India internationally, after making his debut in 1977.
Early life
Rodrigues was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika Territory, to Goan parents, before being sent to a boarding school Monte de Guirim School in Bardez, Goa, India.[2] His family hailed from Orlim, Salcete, Goa.[3]
Career
Rodrigues 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
Rodrigues was known for his speed and dribbling ability.[6]
Personal life
Rodrigues is married, has lived in London, England, is a British citizen, and is a supporter of English Premier League side Liverpool.[5]
Honours
India
- 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
References
- ↑ Teamwork gives Goa the Santosh Trophy. indiatoday.in(15 May 1984). Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ↑ 'Sometimes I think I was born at the wrong time'. The Times of India(15 November 2021). Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Legendary Goan Footballer Visits Kuwait. mangalorean.com(7 May 2016). Retrieved 7 May 2016.
- ↑ Unlucky loss for Goa, but it's time to look to the future. heraldgoa.in(27 March 2017). Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Legendary Indian footballer visits Kuwait – Goans, Keralites always been dynamic footballers: Arnold, Crasto, Gasper. arabtimesonline.com. Arab Times Kuwait(2 May 2016). Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ↑ Arnold Rodrigues wants to live his dream of coaching in Goa, Rodrigues, Augusto. gomantaktimes.com. Gomantak Times(11 April 2023). Retrieved 22 May 2023.