Anthony Pereira is an Indian footballer. He is recorded in public databases of Indian sportspersons as a player associated with Indian football.
Key facts
| Name | Anthony Pereira |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Football (association football) |
| Occupation | Footballer |
Background
Football has had a long-standing presence in India, with strong regional traditions in West Bengal, Goa, Kerala, and the North-East. Players bearing the surname Pereira are commonly associated with Goan football, a region with a deep Portuguese-influenced footballing heritage and a base for several historic clubs that have competed in national competitions such as the National Football League and the I-League.
Significance
As an Indian footballer catalogued in structured biographical data on Indian sportspersons, Anthony Pereira is part of the wider community of Indian players who have contributed to domestic club football in the country.
Related topics
- Football in India
- Football in Goa
- All India Football Federation
- I-League
- National Football League (India)
- India national football team
References
- Wikidata entity: Q573759