Kerala Blasters FC strapping forward Milagres Gonsalves excelled in several sports at school but football eventually trumped the others. The 27-year-old Goan player spent almost a decade with Salgaocar before making a decisive switch to the Hero Indian Super League club based in Kochi. The six foot plus I-League and Federation Cup winner with the famed green shirts in 2011 took part in a rapid fire round of Q&A with Indiansuperleague.com. Here are the highlights…

Q: Your favourite city in India?

A: Mumbai.

Q: Your favourite holiday destination?

A: Switzerland.

Q: Who is your best friend in football?

A: My father was my best friend along with Francis Fernandes, my former Salgaocar colleague.

Q: Your favourite dish?

A: A spicy chicken dish called cafreal. It’s a Goan dish.

Q: Your favourite movie?

A: 3 Idiots.

Q: Your favourite singer?

A: Justin Bieber.

Q: Your favourite actor?

A: Hrithik Roshan.

Q: Your favourite sport other than football?

A: Badminton.

Q: Your favourite sportsperson outside of football?

A: Roger Federer.

Q: Your inspiration?

A: Cristiano Ronaldo.

Q: Describe yourself in three words.

A: Passionate, hardworking and committed.