Manuel D'Souza
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Manuel D'Souza | ||
| Date of birth | 5 December 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | India (Assistant Coach) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2012 | Mumbai | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2018 | Mumbai | 188 | (52) |
| Total | 188 | (52) | |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 27 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 3 April 2026 | |||
Manuel D'Souza (born 5 December 1989) is an Indian professional football coach and former player who is currently the assistant coach of the India national football team.[1] He previously played as a forward for Mumbai F.C. in the I-League.
In August 2025, D'Souza was appointed to the coaching staff of the India national football team under head coach Khalid Jamil.[2] He was part of the technical staff for the 23-member squad selected for the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers against Hong Kong.
His coaching focus is on high-performance physical conditioning, specifically the "Fitter, Faster, Stronger" mission for the national team.[3] Having transitioned from a professional player to a coach, he also contributes to scouting and technical development within the Indian football ecosystem.[4]
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Career
Manuel D'Souza is a former professional footballer who played as a forward, primarily known for his long stint with Mumbai F.C. in the I-League. In August 2025, he was appointed to the coaching staff of the India national football team under head coach Khalid Jamil.[1]
He was part of the technical staff for the 23-member squad selected for the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers against Hong Kong.[2] His coaching focus is on high-performance physical conditioning, often associated with the "Fitter, Faster, Stronger" mission for the national team.[3]
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Coaching career
In August 2025, Manuel D'Souza was appointed to the coaching staff of the India national football team under head coach Khalid Jamil.[1] He was part of the staff for the 23-member squad selected for the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers against Hong Kong.[2]
His coaching methodology focuses on high-performance training, with a mission titled "Fitter, Faster, Stronger" aimed at improving the physical conditioning of the national team players.[3] Having transitioned from an I-League player to a national coach, he also contributes to scouting and technical development within the Indian football ecosystem.[4]