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Bio

Joaquim Abranches is a strong and pacy centre forward, who normally plays as second striker but can also operate on the wings as a wide midfielder. In recent times he has started on the left flank, often cutting inside to pose a threat in the middle. Abranches was signed by Dempo at the age of 19 and he earned his spurs in the Goa Pro League by scoring vital goals which contributed to Dempo’s winning spree. He featured in the I-league for the first time in 2009-10 when Dempo won their fourth title. He has been reunited with coach Armando Colaco who used him judiciously at Dempo, after the celebrated gaffer joined East Bengal and is still with the club. He was a part of the FC Pune City roster in last year’s ISL.