Arnold Rodrigues

Arnold Rodrigues is a former 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.

Arnold Rodrigues
Personal information
Full name Arnold Rodrigues
Place of birth Dar es Salaam, British Tanganyika (present-day Tanzania)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1971–1972 Mapusa Youth
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1972–1974 Panvel SC
1974–1984 Salgaocar
1984–1989 Croydon
1995–2004 Simba SC
International career
1977–1984 India
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

Rodrigues was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 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

Salgaocar

  • Puttiah Memorial Trophy: 1978

Goa

Panvel SC

Individual

See also

References
  1. "Teamwork gives Goa the Santosh Trophy". indiatoday.in. Archived from the original on 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
  2. "'Sometimes I think I was born at the wrong time'". indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 2023-05-22. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
  3. "Legendary Goan Footballer Visits Kuwait". mangalorean.com. Archived from the original on 29 June 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  4. "Unlucky loss for Goa, but it's time to look to the future". heraldgoa.in. Archived from the original on 2023-06-29. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
  5. Crasto, Gasper (2 May 2016). "Legendary Indian footballer visits Kuwait – Goans, Keralites always been dynamic footballers: Arnold". arabtimesonline.com. Arab Times Kuwait. Archived from the original on 18 July 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  6. Rodrigues, Augusto (11 April 2023). "Arnold Rodrigues wants to live his dream of coaching in Goa". gomantaktimes.com. Goa: Gomantak Times. Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.


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