Fulganco Cardozo (born 23 January 1988), sometimes incorrectly referred to as "Fulgencio Cardozo", is an Indian

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who currently plays for

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in the

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and

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as a

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International career

Carodozo made his debut for

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when he was substituted for another debutant, Keegan Pereira, in the second half against

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on 7 June 2016. He was 509th player to represent India. He scored his first goal for the India in the same match in 87th minute.

International statistics

International goals

:''As of match played 7 June 2016. India score listed first, score column indicates score after each Cardozo goal.''

Career statistics

Club

Honours

Chennaiyin *

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: 2017–18

References

External links

Profile
at Goal.com * Indian men's footballers 1988 births Living people I-League players 21st-century Indian sportsmen Vasco SC players Sporting CG players Salgaocar FC players India men's international footballers Men's association football central defenders Footballers from Goa {{India-footy-defender-stub