Darren Caldeira
Darren Caldeira (born 19 September 1987) is a retired Indian professional association footballer who played as a central midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 19 September 1987[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Mumbai (Bombay), India[2] | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Central midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Mahindra United | |||
| 2005 | Valencia C.F. | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2011 | Air India | 7 | (6) |
| 2011–2013 | Mumbai | 10 | (7) |
| 2013–2015 | Bengaluru FC | 11 | (3) |
| 2015–2016 | Mumbai FC | 6 | (3) |
| 2016–2017 | Bengaluru FC | 3 | (2) |
| 2017 | Chennai City FC | 9 | (4) |
| 2017–2018 | ATK | 3 | (1) |
| 2018–2019 | Mohun Bagan | 13 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Kerala Blasters | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 July 2019 | |||
Career
Early career
Born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Caldeira spent his youth career with Mahindra United where he spent a year with Spanish La Liga side Valencia CF on a one-year visit and train with the under-18 players.[3] Then in 2010, after Mahindra United disbanded, Caldeira signed with Air India FC of the I-League.[2] After spending two seasons with Air India Caldeira signed with Mumbai FC.[2]
Bengaluru FC
In July 2013, it was announced that Caldeira had signed with new direct-entry side Bengaluru FC.[4] He then made his debut for the side on 29 September 2013 against Rangdajied United F.C. in which he started and played the full 90 minutes as Bengaluru won the match 3–0.[5]
He was signed by Bengaluru FC again in August 2016 for a four-months deal, and was released by the club in November 2016.[6]
Mumbai
In 2015, Caldeira signed for Mumbai FC
Chennai City
In 2017, Caldeira was signed by new I-League entrant Chennai City FC and made his first appearance for the club as a substitute in the first game against Minerva Punjab F.C.
ATK
In September 2017 he joined ATK of Indian Super League. This was his first ever stint in ISL.[7] He didn't really have an ideal season for ATK and couldn't do anything to turn around their disappointing campaign. He was given a lot of opportunities by manager Ashley Westwood and even though he did well to keep things moving in midfield, he lacked an attacking spark.
Mohun Bagan
In July 2018 it was announced that Mohun Bagan have signed caldeira for the upcoming Calcutta Football League & I-League seasons.[8]
Final years at Kerala Blasters
In 2019, Caldeira was signed by Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters. He was affected by a sports injury, and only made one appearance during the season. At the age of 33, he retired from professional on 31 December 2020.[9]
Career statistics
- As of 31 May 2016[10]
| Club | Season | League | Federation Cup | Durand Cup | AFC | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bengaluru FC | 2013–14 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| 2014–15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mumbai FC | 2015–16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bengaluru FC | 2016–17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | |
See also
References
- ^ "Darren Caldeira". Soccerway. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Darren Caldeira". Football Database. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
- ^ Laurie, Carlyle (20 August 2005). "They dared to dream and achieved it". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. The Times of India. from the original on 11 March 2017. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
- ^ "JSW Sports launches Bengaluru FC". The All India Football Federation. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
- ^ "BENGALURU VS. RANGDAJIED UNITED 3 - 0". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
- ^ "Midfielder Alvaro Rubio leaves Bengaluru FC". ESPN. 30 November 2016.
- ^ "ATK sign Jaaskelainen, Mohanraj & Darren Caldeira for ISL-4!". arunfoot.com. 1 September 2017.
- ^ "Revealed: How Mohun Bagan could lineup next season". khelnow.com.
- ^ Raghunathan, Abhijit (2 January 2021). "Former Bengaluru FC midfielder Darren Caldeira announces retirement at 33". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ Darren Caldeira at Soccerway
External links
- Darren Caldeira at FootballDatabase.eu
- Darren Caldeira at Soccerway.com
- Darren Caldeira at Global Sports Archive
- Darren Caldeira at Indian Super League