NEW DELHI: One of FC Goa‘s longest serving footballers, Brandon Fernandes, has been named captain of the facet for the upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL).
The 27-year-old midfielder will head a four-member captaincy group that contains Seriton Fernandes, Glan Martins, and Marc Valiente.
Brandon, who has been representing the Gaurs since 2017, has to this point made 85 appearances (69 in ISL) for them throughout all competitions previously 5 seasons.
The Margao lad additionally leads the league in assists accounted by an Indian with 19 along with his 5 strikes.
“It’s an honour to lead my home Club in the Hero ISL. Additionally, it’s also a privilege that I have the trust of my teammates. I enjoyed the responsibilities I had as part of the captaincy group last season. And now, I’m looking forward to the challenges as we head into the new season,” Brandon mentioned on his appointment as captain.
Brandon helped FC Goa to their first silverware within the Super Cup in 2019 and adopted that up with vital contributions enroute to serving to FC Goa to the Hero ISL League Winners’ Shield in 2019-20 and the Durand Cup in 2021.
He was additionally an integral a part of the facet that turned the first-ever group to symbolize India within the AFC Champions League final yr, ending the marketing campaign with two assists.
The 27-year-old midfielder will head a four-member captaincy group that contains Seriton Fernandes, Glan Martins, and Marc Valiente.
Brandon, who has been representing the Gaurs since 2017, has to this point made 85 appearances (69 in ISL) for them throughout all competitions previously 5 seasons.
The Margao lad additionally leads the league in assists accounted by an Indian with 19 along with his 5 strikes.
“It’s an honour to lead my home Club in the Hero ISL. Additionally, it’s also a privilege that I have the trust of my teammates. I enjoyed the responsibilities I had as part of the captaincy group last season. And now, I’m looking forward to the challenges as we head into the new season,” Brandon mentioned on his appointment as captain.
Brandon helped FC Goa to their first silverware within the Super Cup in 2019 and adopted that up with vital contributions enroute to serving to FC Goa to the Hero ISL League Winners’ Shield in 2019-20 and the Durand Cup in 2021.
He was additionally an integral a part of the facet that turned the first-ever group to symbolize India within the AFC Champions League final yr, ending the marketing campaign with two assists.
