Savio Medeira

Technical Director of Sporting Clube de Goa

17 Years Played

Bio:

Savio Medeira, born on 20 March 1965, is a former Indian footballer and accomplished coach. A loyal Salgaocar player from 1983 to 2000, he won the NFL, Federation Cup, and two Rover Cups. Transitioning into management, he led Salgaocar to a Durand Cup title and a strong league presence. Savio later served as assistant coach for India, contributing to the team’s Nehru Cup and AFC Challenge Cup triumphs. As national team head coach in 2011, he guided India to the SAFF Cup title. Now interim technical director of India and technical director at Sporting Clube de Goa, his football journey continues.

Major Titles with Salgaocar

1990-1997

Rover Cup

1997

Federation Cup 

1998

National Football League (NFL) 

Salgaocar SC

2000–2001

Assistant Coach

2001–2008

Head Coach

India National Football Team

2008–2011

Assistant Coach

2011–2012

Head Coach

Technical Director, AIFF / India National Team – 2021–Present (interim)

Technical Director, Sporting Clube de Goa – Current