Meldon D'Silva

Meldon D'Silva (born 17 November 1994) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a center back for Churchill Brothers in the I-League.

Meldon D'Silva
Personal information
Full name Meldon D'Silva
Date of birth (1994-11-17) 17 November 1994
Place of birth Benaulim, Goa, India
Playing position(s) Centerback
Club information
Current team
 FC Goa
Number 4
Youth career
Dempo
Salgaocar
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Wilfried Leisure
2014–2016 Mumbai 0 (0)
2016 Calangute Association
2016 → Dempo (loan)
2017– Churchill Brothers 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 28 February 2017

Career

Born in Benaulim, Goa, D'Silva began his career with Dempo and Salgaocar's youth teams before playing in the Goa Professional League with Wilfried Leisure.[1] In October 2014, he signed with professional I-League side Mumbai.[1] He stayed with the club for two seasons before returning to Goa to play with Calangute Association. After showing good displays in the Goa Professional League with Calangute, D'Silva signed on loan with his former club Dempo.[2]

After the Goan football season finished, D'Silva signed with Churchill Brothers for the I-League. He made his professional debut for the club on 10 February 2017 against Aizawl. He started and played the full match but could not prevent the club from losing 3–1.[3]

International

In 2014, D'Silva represented the Goan–India team during the Lusophony Games. He scored the opening goal for Goa–India in the gold medal match against Mozambique as the Goan side won 3–2.[4]

Career statistics
As of 28 February 2017[5]
Club Season League League Cup Domestic Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Churchill Brothers 2016–17 I-League100000——10
Career total 1000000010

References
  1. "Mumbai FC sign 19-year-old Meldon D'Silva". Times of India. 16 October 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  2. "Dempo SC sign Meldon D'Silva on Loan from Calangute Association". Dempo Sports Club. 2 October 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  3. "Aizawl 3-1 Churchill Brothers". Soccerway.
  4. "Lusofonia Games: Goa (India) down Mozambique to clinch football gold". Rediff. 29 January 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  5. Meldon D'Silva at Soccerway
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