Quick Facts
Biography
Darren Caldeira (born 19 September 1987) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a Central Midfielder for Chennai City in the I-League.
Career
Early career
Born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Caldeira spent his youth career with Mahindra United where he spent a year with Spanish La Liga side Valencia CF on a one-year visit and train with the under-18 players. Then in 2010, after Mahindra United disbanded, Caldeira signed with Air India FC of the I-League. After spending two seasons with Air India Caldeira signed with Mumbai.
Bengaluru FC
In July 2013, it was announced that Caldeira had signed with new direct-entry side Bengaluru FC. He then made his debut for the side on 29 September 2013 against Rangdajied United F.C. in which he started and played the full 90 minutes as Bengaluru won the match 3–0.
He was signed by Bengaluru FC again in August 2016 for a four-months deal, and was released by the club in November 2016.
Mumbai
In 2015, Caldeira signed for Mumbai F.C..
Chennai City
In 2017, Caldeira was signed by new I-League entrant Chennai City F.C. and made his first appearance for the club as a substitute in the first game against Minerva Punjab F.C.
Career statistics
- As of 31 May 2016
| Club | Season | League | Federation Cup | Durand Cup | AFC | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bengaluru FC | 2013–14 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| 2014–15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mumbai F.C. | 2015–16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bengaluru FC | 2016–17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | |