Arnold Rodrigues Explained
| Arnold Rodrigues |
| Fullname: | Arnold Rodrigues |
| Birth Place: | Dar es Salaam, British Tanganyika (present-day Tanzania) |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Youthyears1: | 1971–1972 |
| Youthclubs1: | Mapusa Youth |
| Years1: | 1972–1974 |
| Clubs1: | Panvel SC |
| Years2: | 1974–1984 |
| Clubs2: | Salgaocar |
| Years3: | 1984–1989 |
| Clubs3: | Croydon |
| Years4: | 1995–2004 |
| Clubs4: | Simba SC |
| Nationalyears1: | 1977–1984 |
Arnold Rodrigues (born) is a British 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.
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.
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
1983–84
Panvel SC
1974
Individual
- Santosh Trophy Best Player: 1983–84
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Teamwork gives Goa the Santosh Trophy. indiatoday.in. 2023-05-22. 2022-10-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20221017022234/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/sport/story/19840515-football-teamwork-gives-goa-the-santosh-trophy-803613-1984-05-14. live.
- Web site: ‘Sometimes I think I was born at the wrong time’. indiatimes.com. 2023-05-22. 2023-05-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20230522182102/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/sometimes-i-think-i-was-born-at-the-wrong-time/articleshow/87705151.cms. live.
- Web site: Legendary Goan Footballer Visits Kuwait. mangalorean.com. 7 May 2016. 29 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230629064411/https://www.mangalorean.com/legendary-goan-footballer-visits-kuwait/. live.
- Web site: Unlucky loss for Goa, but it's time to look to the future. heraldgoa.in. 2023-05-22. 2023-06-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20230629064410/https://www.heraldgoa.in/Edit/Editorial/Unlucky-loss-for-Goa-but-it%E2%80%99s-time-to-look-to-the-future/113197. live.
- Web site: Legendary Indian footballer visits Kuwait – Goans, Keralites always been dynamic footballers: Arnold. https://web.archive.org/web/20160718134617/http://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/legendary-indian-footballer-visits-kuwait-goans-keralites-always-dynamic-footballers-arnold/. 18 July 2016. arabtimesonline.com. Arab Times Kuwait. 2 May 2016. 10 September 2021. Gasper. Crasto.
- Web site: Arnold Rodrigues wants to live his dream of coaching in Goa. Gomantak Times. gomantaktimes.com. 22 May 2023. 22 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230522172255/https://www.gomantaktimes.com/news/sports/arnold-rodrigues-wants-to-live-his-dream-of-coaching-in-goa. 11 April 2023. Augusto. Rodrigues. Goa.
