Adrian D'Souza is an Indian field hockey player who represented the India national team as a goalkeeper during the 2000s. Known for his agility and shot-stopping ability, he was part of the Indian squad in several major international tournaments and domestic competitions.
Key facts
| Name | Adrian D'Souza |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Field hockey |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
| National team | India |
Career
D'Souza emerged through the Indian domestic hockey circuit and was selected to the senior national team as a specialist goalkeeper. He featured for India in international fixtures during a period when the team was rebuilding under several coaching transitions, and was regarded as one of the country's leading custodians of his generation.
At the club and franchise level, he played in domestic tournaments organised under the umbrella of Hockey India and its predecessor bodies, and turned out for franchise sides in India's professional hockey leagues.
Significance
As a goalkeeper, D'Souza contributed to a position where India has historically produced specialised talent. His selection for the national side reflected his consistent performances at domestic tournaments and his role in penalty corner defence and shootouts.