Denzil Franco
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Denzil Michael Franco | ||
| Date of birth | June 30, 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Saligao, Goa, India | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Right back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Atlético de Kolkata | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2008 | Sesa FA | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2008–2010 | Mahindra United | ||
| 2010–2014 | Churchill Brothers | 47 | (0) |
| 2014– | Atlético de Kolkata | 9 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2010 | India U23 | 4 | (0) |
| 2011– | India | 12 | (0) |
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Denzil Franco (born 1986 in Saligao in Goa) is an Indian football player who plays for Atlético de Kolkata in the Indian Super League.[1]
Career
Youth career
Denzil is a product of the Sesa FA where he was felicitated for being India's outstanding player after graduating from the Academy. Denzil did his schooling in Lourdes Convent before moving onto to St Anthony's HS Monte de Guirim where he was trained by Saligao legend, Francis D'Souza. His parents are Avelina & Joe Franco.
He has represented India at India U19 level and at senior level competing in events in Turkmenistan, Bangladesh, Portugal, Maldives, Malaysia, Qatar, UAE and Sri Lanka.[2]
Churchill Brothers
Franco transferred from disbanded Mahindra United to Churchill Brothers during the transfer window before the 2010–11 I-League season. His first season with Churchill though was hampered with injuries so he only was able to play in eight games throughout his first season with the club, but when he did come on his play impressed many people and he still was able to earn a national team call up.
International
Franco made his international debut for India against Pakistan on March 23, 2011 coming on as a substitute for Gouramangi Singh. India won against Pakistan 3–1. He then started for India in his second match for them against Turkmenistan on March 25, 2011, the match ended in a 1–1 draw.
References
- ↑ "Denzil Franco". Goal.com. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- ↑ "Saligao's Denzil Franco Wins Nehru Cup 2009". Retrieved 25 November 2013.
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