One of FC Goa’s longest-serving players Brandon Fernandes will don the captain’s armband during the Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 season, the club announced on Monday.
The Indian international will lead a 4-man captaincy group consisting of Seriton Fernandes, Glenn Martins and Mark Valiente.
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Brandon was drafted by Gaur in the Hero ISL Players Draft ahead of the 2017-18 season at the age of 23. The attacking midfielder has since grown strongly with the club, making 85 appearances for them in all competitions. last five seasons.
In Hero ISL alone, the Goa native has appeared in 69 matches for FC Goa. The Indian international is currently at the forefront of the league, with an Indian scoring 19 runs in addition to his five strikes.
The 27-year-old helped FC Goa to their maiden silverware in the Hero Super Cup in 2019. He then made significant contributions to help FC Goa win the Hero ISL League Winners’ Shield and the Durand Cup in 2019-20. in 2021. He was also an integral part of the side that became the first team to represent India In the AFC Champions League last year, finished the campaign with two assists.
Earlier last season, the club included him in their leadership group for the first time. On his appointment as the captain of FC Goa, Brandon said, “Hero is an honor to lead his home club in the ISL. Apart from this, it is also a matter of good fortune that I have the confidence of my comrades. I enjoyed the responsibilities as part of the captaincy group last season. And now, I look forward to the challenges as we enter the new season.
“We have a great group of players who are all working towards the same goal – which is to bring success to the club. I am excited to lead them and look forward to learning what we can do this coming season. What can I do together on the pitch?
FC Goa head coach Carlos Pea also congratulated the 27-year-old on his appointment as the captain.
“I am so happy for Brandon because he has all the credit to his teammates, the people who work at the club and all the fans. He is a fine example of loyalty and commitment and a wonderful person both on and off the pitch. His experiences And with skills all the players on the team can learn from them and grow as a team.”
The former defender also revealed how Seriton, Glenn and Mark would also share leadership responsibilities.
“Each of them has the potential to lead the team, which is why he has been selected for the leadership group as well. I wanted a few captains, not just one, because it facilitates opinion sharing and encourages collective thinking,” explained Pea.
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