Name of the Sportsperson: Clifford Miranda

Discipline: Football

Date of Birth: 11 July, 1982

State: Margao, Goa

Achievements and Awards

•    Part of the Nehru Cup 2007 Win

•    Was an integral part of the team that won the AFC Challenge Cup 2008

•    He scored 3 goals for India in 2011 SAFF Cup 

Profile

Clifford Miranda plays as a midfielder for Dempo SC and plays for India at International level. He was selected for the 2001 SAFF Cup, but because of the 9/11 incident the tournament was called off. Clifford finally made his international debut in 2004 against Pakistan and that season he was tremendous form as he helped Dempo win their first league title.

Miranda has established himself as an important member of the Indian squad during Bob Houghton’s tenure. He was part of the 2007 Nehru Cup and 2008 AFC Challenge Cup winning squads. But it is at club level where the left footed player has been the most effective. With Dempo he has won four league titles in total and also reached the AFC Cup semis, he also scored 3 goals for India in 2011 SAFF Cup.

By Indian Sports News