About Derek D'Souza
Derek D'Souza was an Indian association football player and association football coach.
Derek D'Souza is an Indian former footballer.
Career D'Souza is known for scoring the first ever goal for the India national football team in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers in the 1960 qualifiers in which he scored the only goal in India's 1–0 victory over Pakistan.
He also served as head coach of the India national team from period of 1992–93. He is the brother of the former Indian footballer Neville D'Souza.
Honours
India Merdeka Tournament runner-up: 1964
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Derek D'Souza?
former Footballer
When was Derek D'Souza born?
Derek D'Souza was born in India.
What was Derek D'Souza's occupation?
Derek D'Souza was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Derek D'Souza?
Derek D'Souza was Indian.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Derek D'Souza. https://biography.guide/derek-d-souza/
MLA: "Derek D'Souza." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/derek-d-souza/.
Chicago: "Derek D'Souza." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/derek-d-souza/.
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