Darren Caldeira
Darren Caldeira (born 19 September 1987) is a retired Indian professional footballer who played as a central midfielder. Career. Early career. Born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Caldeira spent his youth career with Mahindra United where he spent a year with Spanish La Liga side Valencia CF on a one-year visit and train with the under-18 players. Then in 2010, after Mahindra United disbanded, Caldeira signed with Air India FC of the I-League. After spending two seasons with Air India Caldeira signed with Mumbai. Bengaluru FC. In July 2013, it was announced that Caldeira had signed with new  direct-entry side Bengaluru FC. He then made his debut for the side on 29 September 2013 against Rangdajied United F.C. in which he started and played the full 90 minutes as Bengaluru won the match 3–0. He was signed by Bengaluru FC again in August 2016 for a four-months deal, and was released by the club in November 2016. Mumbai. In 2015, Caldeira signed for Mumbai F.C. Chennai City. In 2017, Caldeira was signed by new I-League entrant Chennai City F.C. and made his first appearance for the club as a substitute in the first game against  Minerva Punjab F.C. ATK. In September 2017 he joined ATK of Indian Super League. This was his first ever stint in ISL. He didn't really have an ideal season for ATK and couldn't do anything to turn around their disappointing campaign. He was given a lot of opportunities by manager Ashley Westwood and even though he did well to keep things moving in midfield, he lacked an attacking spark. Mohun Bagan. In July 2018 it was announced that Mohun Bagan have signed caldeira for the upcoming Calcutta Football League & I-League seasons. Final years at Kerala Blasters. In  2019, Caldeira was signed by Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters. He was affected by injury and only made one appearance during the season. At the age of 33, he retired from professional on 31 December 2020.