Derrick Pereira (born 17 March 1962) is an Indian association football manager[1][2] and former player, who managed then I-League 2nd Division club FC Goa Reserves and the India national under-23 football team. He serves as the technical director of Indian Super League club FC Goa.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 March 1962 | ||
| Place of birth | Caranzalem, Goa, India | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1980–1983 | Salgaocar | ||
| 1983–1984 | Tata Football Academy | ||
| 1986–1999 | Salgaocar | ||
| International career | |||
| 1984–1991 | India | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2000–2005 | Vasco | ||
| 2005–2009 | Mahindra United | ||
| 2009–2013 | Pune | ||
| 2013–2015 | Salgaocar | ||
| 2015–2016 | DSK Shivajians | ||
| 2017 | Churchill Brothers | ||
| 2017 | FC Goa Reserves | ||
| 2017–2018 | FC Goa (assistant) | ||
| 2018 | FC Goa (interim) | ||
| 2018 | FC Goa | ||
| 2019–2021 | India U23 | ||
| 2021– | FC Goa (technical director) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career
editPereira's story began in the late 1970s when he started playing for local Goa clubs as a Child (Antao Brothers). His first move to a top club was with Salgaocar SC in 1980 where he stayed on till 1983. Later he moved on to Tata Football Academy and then back to Salgaocar SC in 1985. He stayed on at Salgaocar till the end of his career in 1999.[3] Amongst the highlights of his career were leading Goa to victory in the 1980 Junior National Championship. Another highlight was leading Salgaocar to a win in the 1990 Rovers Cup which the team won after downing Dempo SC in the final. He was also part of the senior India side from 1984 to 1991.[3] He was also the part of national team which features in 1984 AFC Asian Cup.
Coaching career
editPereira's coaching career began when he began coaching Salgaocar U-19. That was a job which he held for two seasons. Next came coaching the first team at Vasco SC which he did for five seasons till 2005.[4][5][6] Another prominent assignment was coaching Mahindra United from 2005 to 2009.[7] Then in June 2009 he signed on with Pune FC, where he has now managed for two seasons, leading them to top-five finishes in each season.[3]
At the start of 2013–14 I-League campaign, Salgaocar replaced David Booth with Pereira.[8][9][10][11] Salgaocar started the season brightly and at one time led the table for six game-weeks, but a rough patch of eight games, which included 4 straight losses, derailed their campaign and saw them lose the title to Bengaluru FC. Salgaocar finished their campaign at third place, which was a marked improvement over their past two campaign finishes.[12] In February 2017, he signed with Churchill Brothers, mid-way through the season after the team stood last in the table.[13]
In April 2017, he signed with FC Goa as the head of youth development and assistant manager of the first team.[14] On 5 June 2018, he was promoted as the technical director of the club and Jesús Tato replaced him as the assistant manager of FC Goa.[15][16]
On 21 December 2021, Pereira was appointed as the head coach of FC Goa.[17]
Honours
editAs manager
editMahindra United
- National Football League: 2005–06
- Federation Cup (India): 2005
- IFA Shield: 2006, 2008
Individual
- IndianFootball.com Awards —Coach of the Year: 2003[18]
References
edit- ^ Sengupta, Somnath (13 July 2011). "Tactical Evolution Of Indian Football: Part Four – Modern Era (1999—2011)". thehardtackle.com. Kolkata: The Hard Tackle. Archived from the original on 18 September 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ "Coach Derrick Pereira to leave Pune FC". thehindu.com. Pune: The Hindu. Press Trust of India. 30 April 2013. Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ a b c "Pune Football Club Official Website". Archived from the original on 21 December 2019. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
- ^ Chaudhuri, Arunava. "Season ending Transfers 2000: India". indianfootball.de. Indian Football Network. Archived from the original on 4 May 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ Chaudhuri, Arunava. "Season ending Transfers 2001: India". indianfootball.de. Indian Football Network. Archived from the original on 4 May 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ Chaudhuri, Arunava. "Season ending Transfers 2004: India". indianfootball.de. Indian Football Network. Archived from the original on 17 February 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ Majumder, Raunak (3 April 2020). "Reliving the title run of Mumbai's only national champions – Mahindra United 2005–06 season". footballcounter.com. The Football Counter. Archived from the original on 18 May 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ Noronha, Anselm (26 February 2015). "Salgaocar FC sign Yemen's Khaled Baleid". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ^ "Salgaocar FC Sign Khaled Hasan". I-LEAGUE Media Team. 26 February 2015. Archived from the original on 26 February 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ^ "Salgaocar FC signs Yemen International Khaled Baleid". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 14 June 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ "Salgaocar FC Signs Yemeni Footballer Khaled Baleid". Outlook India. Archived from the original on 12 July 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ "I-League Report Card: Salgaocar FC". goal.com. 22 May 2014. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
- ^ Press Trust of India (17 February 2017). "Derrick to take over as Churchill coach". www.sportstarlive.com. Sportstar. Archived from the original on 30 November 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
- ^ "FC Goa show intent with capture of Derrick, Liston - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 November 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- ^ "FC Goa promotes Derrick Pereira to technical director role". Sportstarlive. Archived from the original on 31 March 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
- ^ "Derrick takes over as Technical Director of FC Goa - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 December 2019. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
- ^ "ISL 2021-22: FC Goa appoints Derrick Pereira as head coach". sportstar.thehindu.com. Sportstar. 21 December 2021. Archived from the original on 16 April 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "India — indianfootball.com AWARDS 2003 winners". indianfootball.de. Indian Football Network. 2008. Archived from the original on 10 June 2003. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
Further reading
edit- Santhosh, Aswathy (9 July 2023). "Salgaocar FC's bittersweet goodbye — Fall of a Goan giant". thebridge.in. Panaji: The Bridge. Archived from the original on 11 July 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- Bhattacharya, Gautam (9 July 2023). "Salgaocar FC shutting shop shocks former stars Barretto, D' Cunha". nationalheraldindia.com. The National Herald. Archived from the original on 11 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- Bhattacharya (2 July 2023). "Salgaocar Football Club bid adieu". navhindtimes.in. Margao: The Navahind Times. Archived from the original on 11 July 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- Chaudhuri, Arunava (14 December 2012). "Indian Football: Transfer Season 2012/13 — Version 8". Sportskeeda. Archived from the original on 18 July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- "Old Candy in New Wrapper: DSK Shivajians have got basics right but lack excitement". thefangarage.com. Pune. 20 January 2016. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2024.