Alvito D'Cunha

Alvito Ronaldo Correia D'Cunha (born 12 July 1978 in Sanvordem) is a retired football player from India. He is a former member of the Indian team and represented India in the 2002 world cup qualifiers. He played for East Bengal as a left winger for a long span of 14 seasons. He retired at the start of 2016 season as the club had not included D'Cunha in the squad. He previously played for Salgaocar SC (1998–2002) and Sesa SC (1997–1998).

Alvito D'Cunha
Personal information
Full name Alvito Ronaldo Correia D'Cunha[1]
Date of birth (1978-07-12) 12 July 1978
Place of birth Sanvordem, Goa, India
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s) Left winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–1998 Sesa 14 (6)
1998–2002 Salgaocar SC 59 (7)
2002–2016 East Bengal 200+ (47)
Total 236 (39)
National team
2001–2006 India 20 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10 November 2016

He made a start after a few years for East Bengal against Kalighat Milan Sangha F.C. in the inaugural match of the Calcutta Premier Division 2013, where he scored from a penalty on the 15th minute, and assisted his state-mate Joaquim Abranches with a forward through pass to score his first goal for the Kolkata-based side.

Statistics

International

[2]

National teamYearAppsGoals
India 200140
200373
200450
200510
200620
Total193

Honours

Club
Salgaocar
East Bengal

References
  1. Abhishek Gujral (1 August 2003). "East Bengal's success in ASEAN Championship". IndianFootball.com. Retrieved 24 June 2009.
  2. "Alvito D'Cunha". National-Football-Teams.com.
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Bhaichung Bhutia		 East Bengal FC captain
2006-2007		 Succeeded by
Abhra Mondal


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