About Fortunato Franco
Lived 1939 – 2021 (aged 82). Fortunato Franco was an Indian association football player.
Fortunato Franco (1937 – 10 May 2021) was an Indian international footballer who played as a half back.
Early and personal life Franco was born in 1937 in Colvale in Goa, Portuguese India, moving to Mumbai at the age of six.
Club career Franco played club football with Western Railways, Tata, Maharashtra and Salgaocar. He captained Maharashtra for eight seasons and won the 1964 Santosh Trophy with them. He retired before the age of 30 due to a knee injury. He also played at the Merdeka Cup in 1964 (winning silver) and 1965 (winning bronze). In total he earned 26 caps with the national team before retiring in 1965, Merdeka Tournament runner-up: 1964; third-place: 1965
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Who was Fortunato Franco?
Indian association football player (1939-2021)
When was Fortunato Franco born?
Fortunato Franco was born on 2 May 1939 in Goa.
When did Fortunato Franco die?
Fortunato Franco died on 10 May 2021 in Goa.
What was Fortunato Franco's occupation?
Fortunato Franco was an association football player.
What nationality was Fortunato Franco?
Fortunato Franco was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fortunato Franco. https://biography.guide/fortunato-franco/
MLA: "Fortunato Franco." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fortunato-franco/.
Chicago: "Fortunato Franco." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fortunato-franco/.
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