Manuel D'Souza

Manuel D'Souza (born 5 December 1989) is an Indian professional football coach and former player who is currently the strength and conditioning coach of the India national football team. He previously played as a forward for Mumbai in the I-League.

Career In August 2025, D'Souza was appointed to the coaching staff of the India national football team under head coach Khalid Jamil. He was part of the technical staff for the 23-member squad selected for the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers against Hong Kong.

His coaching focus is on high-performance physical conditioning, specifically the "Fitter, Faster, Stronger" mission for the national team. Having transitioned from a professional player to a coach, he also contributes to scouting and technical development within the Indian football ecosystem.

Career Manuel D'Souza is a former professional footballer who played as a forward, primarily known for his long stint with Mumbai F.C. in the I-League. In August 2025, he was appointed to the coaching staff of the India national football team under head coach Khalid Jamil. D'Souza made his first-team debut for the club on 6 May 2012 in Mumbai's last I-League match of the 2011–12 season and scored within 8 minutes to give Mumbai the early lead but that was not enough as Mumbai lost the match 5–2 in the end.

National Team In August 2025, D'Souza was appointed as the Strength and Conditioning coach for the India national football team following the appointment of Khalid Jamil as head coach. He joined the national camp at the Padukone-Dravid Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

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