Francisco Fernandes (born 25 November 1985), also known as Francis Fernandes, is an Indian professional footballer playing primarily as a winger for Dempo S.C. in the Goa Professional League.
Career
Fernandes spent his childhood in Bogmalo, near to the tourist hotspot of Bogmalo Beach. It was there that he learnt his first lessons in football. He played for his school, Regina Mundi, and later, while at MES college, he gave trials for Vasco and got selected for Vasco U-19. After two successful seasons with the Vasco S.C. senior team, he joined Salgaocar in 2006.[3]
International career
Fernandes scored his first international goal in a 3–2 loss to Palestine on 6 October 2014.[4]
International statistics
- As of 14 March 2015[5]
India national team | ||
---|---|---|
Year | Apps | Goals |
2011 | 2 | 0 |
2012 | 11 | 0 |
2013 | 11 | 0 |
2014 | 2 | 1 |
2015 | 5 | 0 |
Total | 31 | 1 |
International goals
- India score listed first, score column indicates score after each Fernandes goal.
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 6 October 2014 | Kanchenjunga Stadium, Siliguri, India | ![]() |
2–3 | 2–3 | Friendly |
Honours
India
- SAFF Championship runner-up: 2013
- Nehru Cup: 2012
Chennaiyin FC
References
- ^ "Francisco Fernandes departs Chennaiyin FC".
- ^ "Francisco Fernandes profile - Goals, Passes and more". Archived from the original on 24 October 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ^ "Salgaocar Stalwarts III – An interview with Francis Fernandes". salgaocarfc.in. Archived from the original on 6 January 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
- ^ "India go down to Palestine". All India Football Federation. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ Francis Fernandes at National-Football-Teams.com
External links
- Francis Fernandes at National-Football-Teams.com
- Francis Fernandes at Soccerway
- Profile at Goal.com
- Francis Fernandes at WorldFootball.net
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