Brazil factor in Chirag

A short story about the Brazilians who are making it happen for Chirag United SC in the ongoing I-League.

They were not the first choices of foreign players. The first one failed to impress the coach as well as the club management. However, he was still included in the team due to lack of quality foreign strikers around.

Talking about the other one, he had played in East Bengal few seasons. However, just before the start of the I-League, he was discarded from the team. Lucky enough to find an I-League Division 1 team in Chirag!

Meet the Brazilian-striker duo for Chirag United SC – Josimar da Silva Martins and Edmilson Marques Pardal.

Are they going to hunt in pairs? Just like the Ba- Bha (Barretto and Bhaichung) partnership a few season back. Will they be the next big pair in Indian club football? Jo-Ed!

These questions are definitely worth asking and only time will answer them.

IndianFootball.com was talking to Djair Garcia, physical trainer for Chirag last night. It was Djair, another Brazilian, who introduced Josimar to Chirag. Though, initially Josimar failed to impress one and all, but his inclusion into the team is bearing fruit for Chirag.

Djair sounded happy that the management had expressed faith in recruiting Josimar, “Josimar now understands the pattern of football played in India; he is improving day-by-day.”

“Happy to see our players in good physical condition! The players have formed one cohesive unit, they are dedicated, and takes each practice session seriously,” adds Djair.

“Chirag will create more surprise in the I-League,” reckons the Brazilian physio.

Picture this, post round 5 of I-League, Chirag has scored 11 goals, and 9 goals are scored between Josimar (5) and Edmilson (4).

Definitely great start!

Luisao, the Brazilian national defender to play for Chirag

It has been a good hunting for Chirag as far as foreigners are concerned. They have roped Josimar da Silva Martins, 24 year Brazilian who plays in the striker position.

Chirag’s Brazilian Physio Djair Garcia has helped to get Josimar on their rolls. Josimar comes from National AC, Sao Paulo, and has earlier played in Russia.

If you thought that Josimar is the only catch, then you are absolutely wrong, hold your breath, it is the star defender Luisao, who has just represented Brazil in the successful Confederations Cup mission, is all set to play in the next I League.

27-years old Luisao currently plays for Benfica, Portugal.



If you have taken the later part of this article seriously, then you are at your own risk. Call it an early or a belated fool’s day celebration!

Djair and Luisao’s are family friends and they used stay in the same neighborhood in Sao Paulo. Luisao made a visit to Djair’s family last week, where they exchanged their jerseys.

On a serious note
Luisao is a very polite and simple person. He sincerely believes in the success of Indian football and wants to be a part of the Indian football in near future.