Brian Mascarenhas is an Indian footballer. He is identified in public reference databases as a sportsperson from India associated with association football.
| Name | Brian Mascarenhas |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Football (association football) |
| Occupation | Footballer |
Background
Mascarenhas is listed among Indian sportspersons in open structured-data references. The surname Mascarenhas is of Portuguese origin and is commonly found among communities in Goa and along the Konkan coast of western India, where football has a long-established following.
Football in India
Football in India is governed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), founded in 1937 and headquartered in New Delhi. The principal domestic competitions in which Indian footballers have featured include the National Football League (1996–2007), the I-League (from 2007), the Indian Super League (from 2014), and older tournaments such as the Federation Cup, the Durand Cup, the Santosh Trophy, and the Rovers Cup. Goa, in particular, has produced a significant number of professional footballers and clubs, including Salgaocar, Dempo, Churchill Brothers, and FC Goa.
Related topics
- Football in India
- All India Football Federation
- I-League
- Indian Super League
- Football in Goa
- Santosh Trophy
References
- Wikidata entry: Q4964621