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Bio

Highly-rated centre-back Daniel Gomes penned a one-year deal with SC East Bengal ahead of the Hero Indian Super League 2021-22 season. Gomes had a bright spell with Goan heavyweights Salgaocar in 2020-21 in the Goa Pro League, featuring in 10 out of 11 games for the former Hero I-League champions. Gomes started his football career with Salgaocar, joining the U-19 team at 18 in 2015. He was promoted to the senior team three years later. Gomes captained the Salgaocar side in 2020-21, helping the defence keep three clean sheets. In 2018, Gomes caught the eye with an impressive shift against FC Pune City in the AWES Cup as he helped Salgaocar to a 2-0 win, holding the backline tight. Gomes was also instrumental in the team’s goalless draw against FC Goa in the same competition. The defender made his Hero ISL debut for SC East Bengal, after the Kolkata-based side roped him ahead of the 2021-22 season.