Bibiano Fernandes (footballer)

Bibiano Fernandes (born 2 December 1976 in Mapusa, Goa) is a former Indian football player who is currently the coach of India under-16 national football team.[1][2] Under his coaching India won SAFF under-15 championship in 2017[3] and 2019. India U16 had also reached the 2018 2018 AFC U-16 Championship Quarter finals eventually losing out to South Korea U16 in his reign. He is regarded as one of the great coaches in India. Under his tenure, India qualified for AFC Under-16 Championship for two times, which is India's ninth appearance in the Championship.

Bibiano Fernandes
Personal information
Full name Bibiano Fernandes
Date of birth (1976-12-02) 2 December 1976
Place of birth Mapusa, Goa, India
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
India u17 (coach)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–1998 Churchill Brothers
1998–1999 Dempo
1999–2001 Vasco
2001–2002 Fransa-Pax
2002–2006 Sporting Goa
2006–2007 East Bengal
2007–2011 Sporting Goa
2011 Santa Cruz Club
National team
2005 India 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

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