Saviour Gama (born 10 May 1997), is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Goa in the Indian Super League.[1][2]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 10 May 1997 | ||
Place of birth | Margao, Goa, India | ||
Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
Position(s) | Left back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Odisha | ||
Number | 21 | ||
Youth career | |||
2018 | FC Bardez Goa | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2019 | Goa B | 7 | (0) |
2019–2024 | Goa | 63 | (2) |
2024– | Odisha | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:56, 25 August 2024 (UTC) |
Club career
editBorn in Goa, Gama represented FC Goa B.[3][4] He was a part of the Goa developmental squad in 2017–18 and played for them in the local Goan matches, including the AWES tournament. Saviour earned a name in football after his impressive performance for the Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim in the Taca Goa U-20.[5]
Gama made his senior debut for Indian Super League side FC Goa against Chennaiyin FC on 28 February 2019.[6][7] On 8 July 2019, Gama extended his stay with FC Goa until 2021.[8]
He scored his first goal for Goa in Indian Super League Semi-final against Chennaiyin on 29 February 2020.[9]
On 1 June 2021, Gama signed a new three-year contract with FC Goa, keeping him at the club until 2024.[10]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of 25 February 2024[1]
Club | Season | League | Cup | AFC | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Goa | 2018–19 | Indian Super League | 2 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | – | – | 6 | 0 | ||
2019–20 | 11 | 1 | 2[b] | 0 | – | – | 13 | 1 | ||||
2020–21 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5[c] | 0 | – | 26 | 1 | |||
2021–22 | 17 | 0 | – | – | 5[b] | 0 | 22 | 0 | ||||
2022–23 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | – | 11 | 0 | ||||
2023–24 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 4[b] | 0 | 9 | 0 | |||
Total | 63 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 87 | 2 | ||
Odisha | 2024–25 | Indian Super League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Career total | 63 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 87 | 2 |
- ^ Appearances in the Super Cup
- ^ a b c Appearances in the Durand Cup
- ^ Appearances in the AFC Champions League
Honours
editGoa
References
edit- ^ a b Saviour Gama at Soccerway. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
- ^ "FC Goa's Saviour Gama signs contract extension until 2021".
- ^ "Saviour Gama - Player Info".
- ^ "Saviour Gama: new brick in the Gaurs' wall".
- ^ "Saviour Gama signs three-year extension deal with FC Goa". Football Express. 8 July 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Saviour Gama". mykhel.com.
- ^ "ISL 2018-19, FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC Highlights: GOA 1-0 CHE". indianexpress. 28 February 2018. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ "FC Goa's Saviour Gama signs contract extension until 2021". Sportstar. 8 July 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ "SEMI-FINAL 1 - 1ST LEG - COMPLETED". www.indiansuperleague.com. 29 February 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ "FC Goa extend contract with Saviour Gama until 2024". outlookindia. 1 June 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ "FC Goa clinch maiden Durand Cup trophy after beating Mohammedan Sporting 1–0 in final". ESPN. 3 October 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.