Player achievement
GFDC Congratulates Its Player Pearl Fernandes!
Arambol Centre graduate Pearl Fernandes earns her maiden call-up to the India U-17 national camp.
The Goa Football Development Council has announced that Pearl Fernandes has earned her first India U-17 national camp selection.
A graduate of GFDC's Arambol Centre, Fernandes started training there at the age of 8 and developed into a promising striker through dedicated effort and skill development. Her coaching team included Anunciasao Rodrigues, Dietmar Fernandes, Jason Fernandes, and Centre Head Jeronimo Fernandes.
Through her career, Fernandes has represented Churchill Brothers, Compassion FC, FC Tuem, and currently SESA FA. Her achievements include being named GFA Best Player of the Year in 2023.
GFDC is proud of you, Pearl — go make India proud!
Her selection exemplifies the pathway from grassroots development to national representation, and stands as an inspiration for other young female footballers in the region.