Shilton Sydney D'Silva (born 15 September 1992) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Gokulam Kerala in the I-League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shilton Sydney D'Silva[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 15 September 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Gokulam Kerala | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2010 | Mahindra United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2013 | Indian Arrows | 9 | (5) |
| 2014–2015 | Bengaluru | ||
| 2015 | → Mumbai FC (loan) | ||
| 2016–2017 | Mumbai FC | ||
| 2017–2020 | Mohun Bagan | 21 | (1) |
| 2021 | Mohammedan | 7 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Rajasthan United | 11 | (0) |
| 2023– | Gokulam Kerala | ||
| International career | |||
| 2008 | India U16 | ||
| 2009 | India U19 | ||
| 2011 | India U23 | 4 | (0) |
| 2011– | India | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editEarly career
editBorn in Mumbai (Bombay), D'Silva was discovered playing football for his school team, the St Pius X High School (Bombay), shortly thereafter he was selected to play for state-level tournaments in the Maharashtra U14 team.[3] After playing for the state during a 10-day football festival, D'Silva joined the youth set-up of I-League side Mahindra United. While with Mahindra United, D'Silva played for the under-15 side in the Manchester United Premier Cup.[3] Then, when Mahindra United U15s played against the India U16 side D'Silva was spotted by youth coach Colm Toal and was thus selected to join the India youth set-up.[3]
Pailan Arrows
editIn 2010, after the disbanding of Mahindra United, D'Silva was selected to play for the Pailan Arrows, then known as AIFF XI, of the I-League. This team would be a team full of under-23 players in preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.[3] D'Silva made his professional debut for AIFF XI on 1 December 2010 against Chirag United in which AIFF XI fell 1–2 in their first ever game.[4] He then scored his first professional goal on 22 December 2010 against Air India FC. His 34th-minute strike helped AIFF XI win 2–1.[5] He then scored his second goal of the season against Dempo with a 10th-minute goal that lead to a 1–1 draw against the champions.[6]
On 20 December 2011, during a Federation Cup (India) match against Mumbai FC, D'Silva suffered an ACL tear. This injury lead him to miss the 2011–12 I-League season.[7] After a year out, D'Silva rejoined the team in November 2012, however, in a friendly match against Mohammedan, challenge by Phoolchand Hembram left D'Silva with a broken tibia and fibula.[7] This led to another surgery which meant that D'Silva would miss the 2012–13 I-League season, the last ever season for Pailan Arrows.[7]
Rehab
editAfter the disbandment of Pailan Arrows, D'Silva took a break from football to focus on his education and finish his exams.[7] After completing graduation, former India national under-19 football team head coach, Colm Toal, recommended D'Silva to complete his rehab at the AIFF Academy in Goa. D'Silva said "The rehab went perfectly. I will remain indebted for life to the physiotherapists who helped me there. AIFF took care of all my expenses and Colm has also always been a pillar of support".[7]
Bengaluru FC
editBefore the 2014–15 season, D'Silva was signed by reigning I-League champions Bengaluru FC.[8]
Mumbai FC (loan)
editOn 31 March 2015, D'Silva signed for fellow I-League club Mumbai FC on loan from Bengaluru FC. He appeared on the bench for the team on 3 April against Shillong Lajong. He did not play as Mumbai fell 6–0.[9] D'Silva then made his first professional appearance in four years on 22 April against Sporting Goa. He came on as an 85th-minute substitute for Climax Lawrence as Mumbai drew 1–1.[10]
After the season finished, D'Silva returned to his parent club before being released.[11] However, soon after being released, it was announced that D'Silva would be available for selection during the 2014 Indian Super League domestic draft.[11]
Mumbai
editOn 27 February 2016, D'Silva made another return to professional football, appearing on the bench for Mumbai in an I-League match against Sporting Goa.[12]
On 6 December 2016 D'Silva made his season debut for Mumbai in their opening MDFA Elite Division match against Mumbai Customs. D'Silva started the match as Mumbai came out 8–3 winners.[13]
Mohun Bagan
editOn 24 July 2017 it was announced that D'Silva had signed with I-League side Mohun Bagan.[14] He made his debut for the club in their opening I-League match on 25 November 2017 against Minerva Punjab. He started and played the whole match as Mohun Bagan drew 1–1.[15]
Mohammedan SC
editMohammedan SC (Kolkata) signed Shilton D'Silva from Mohun Bagan on January 4, 2021, for I-league season 2020–21.[16]
International
editAfter playing for Mahindra United U15 against the India U16 side, D'Silva was spotted and selected by Colm Toal to join the India youth set-up.[3] He represented the India U16 side during the 2008 AFC U-16 Championship and then participated with the India U19 side during the qualifiers for the 2010 AFC U-19 Championship.[3] On 23 February 2011, D'Silva made his debut for the India U23 team against Myanmar U23 during the 2012 Summer Olympics qualifiers.[17]
D'Silva then made his debut for the India senior team on 21 March 2011 against Chinese Taipei in the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers. He came on a substitute for Rakesh Masih as India won 3–0.[18]
Career statistics
edit- As of 25 November 2017[19]
| Club | Season | League | League Cup | Domestic Cup | Other | AFC | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Pailan Arrows | 2010–11 | I-League | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11 | 5 |
| 2011–12 | I-League | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 2012–13 | I-League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 5 | ||
| Bengaluru FC | 2014–15 | I-League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai (loan) | 2014–15 | I-League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 0 |
| Mumbai | 2015–16 | I-League | 1 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2016–17 | I-League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 0 | |
| Mohun Bagan | 2017–18 | I-League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Career total | 24 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 5 | ||
Honours
editBengaluru FC
Mohun Bagan
Rajasthan United
- Baji Rout Cup: 2022[21]
References
edit- ^ "We are getting used to style of play: Shilton D'Silva". The All India Football Federation. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- ^ "Shilton D'Silva". National-Football-Teams. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f Bali, Rahul. "Players To Watch: AIFF XI's Shilton D'Silva". Goal.com. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- ^ Majumder, Debashis. "Winning start of Chirag United in I-League 2010-11." KolkataFootball. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- ^ "Arrows vs. Air India 2 - 1". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- ^ "Arrows vs. Dempo 1 - 1". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- ^ a b c d e Mitra, Atanu (16 May 2015). "Shilton D'Silva ready to steal the limelight after long absence". Goal.com. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
- ^ "Shilton D'Silva". Bengaluru Football Club. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- ^ "Mumbai 0-6 Shillong Lajong". Soccerway.
- ^ "Sporting Goa 1-1 Mumbai". Soccerway.
- ^ a b "ISL player list". The Hindu. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ "Mumbai 2-2 Sporting Goa". Soccerway.
- ^ "Mumbai FC thump Customs 8-3 in MDFA Elite Division Opener". Mumbai Football Club. 6 December 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
- ^ "Mohun Bagan Sign Denson, Abhishek, Shilton, Debabrata, Gurjinder". Goal.com. 24 July 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- ^ "Minerva Punjab 1-1 Mohun Bagan". Soccerway.
- ^ "Shilton D'Silva signs for Mohammedan SC". footballexpress.in. 20 December 2020.
- ^ Bali, Rahul. "Pre-Olympic Qualifiers: India 2-1 Myanmar - Desmond Bulpin's Side Win First Leg But Asean Outfit Score Crucial Away Goal". Goal.com. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- ^ "India vs. Chinese Taipei 3 - 0". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- ^ Shilton D'Silva at Soccerway
- ^ "Mohun Bagan Win Calcutta Football League After Eight Years". sports.ndtv.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ Sports Desk, The Bridge (8 November 2022). "Rajasthan United FC wins 2022 Baji Rout Cup". thebridge.in. The Bridge. Archived from the original on 8 November 2022. Retrieved 8 November 2022.