Franky Barreto

The Shy Indian Skipper

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Melwyn Abraham

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Shirin Zemmo

About Franky Barreto

The Shy Indian Skipper

Franky is an ex-professional footballer with an enviable track record. He has represented top clubs in India for 12 years, including Salgaocar Sports Club, East Bengal Club, Churchill Bros Sports Club, and Vasco Sports Club.

He has represented the Indian National team (between 1996-99) in the Nehru Gold Cup, SAFF Cup, Asian Games as well as for Goa University team, Goa State U-21 team, Goa State senior team, and Bengal State senior team on several occasions.

His proudest achievement as a footballer was scoring a free-kick goal from 35 yards in the U21 finals against Bengal which Goa won 2-0 in 1993. His other proud moment was captaining Salgaocar in the 1997 Federation cup that won the championship in Kolkata defeating East Bengal in the finals. This stunning Golden goal victory silenced more than 105,000 East Bengal supporters at the stadium

Now based in Dubai, Franky is working with the Association of Indian Football Coaches (AIFC and has helped groom over 45 young Indian Coaches. Franky’s love for the game is in his blood and one can see him play football three times a week. His unique skills are still evident.

He spends the rest of his time with his wife and two children.

About this Episode

In this episode, we talk to former Indian football star and captain Franky Barreto. Franky is the recipient of the prestigious Kerkar Award and has played with some of the top Indian football clubs.

He has also represented India in the Nehru Gold Cup, the SAFF Cup, and Asian Games and he works closely with the AIFC in grooming young Indian coaches.

“Taking football as a career, especially in India, it’s a gamble”

Franky Barreto

In the episode, we delve into Franky’s illustrious career as a football captain and now coach.

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Dare to dream big, be ambitious, and work hard, if you are destined you will definitely achieve success - Franky Barreto Click To Tweet

“I was never thinking of becoming a football player, but growing up I definitely liked watching Maradonna, Franco Baresi, Paolo Maldini, I really enjoyed watching them play”

Franky Barreto