Caetano Pinho is an Indian footballer. He is associated with the tradition of football in India, a sport that has historically enjoyed strong followings in Goa, West Bengal, Kerala and the North-Eastern states.
Key facts
| Name | Caetano Pinho |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Football |
| Wikidata ID | Q5017069 |
Background
Football in India is administered by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), founded in 1937 and headquartered in New Delhi. The country's footballing culture is particularly entrenched in Goa, where the Portuguese colonial presence helped popularise the game from the late nineteenth century onward. The surname Pinho is of Portuguese origin and is commonly encountered in Goan communities, suggesting a likely regional association.
Career context
Indian domestic football has been organised through several competitions over the decades, including the National Football League (1996–2007), the I-League (from 2007), and the Indian Super League (from 2014). Goa-based clubs such as Salgaocar FC, Dempo SC, Churchill Brothers and FC Goa have been among the prominent institutions producing and fielding Goan footballers in national competitions.
Significance
As a recorded Indian footballer, Caetano Pinho forms part of the broader prosopography of sportspersons documented in open knowledge bases such as Wikidata, contributing to the historical record of Indian football.
Related topics
References
- Wikidata entity: Q5017069