Bengaluru, Indian Super League side Bengaluru FC on Wednesday named former Indian senior men’s football team head coach Savio Medeira as the club’s head of youth development.
Medeira’s appointment is in continuation of Blues’ endeavour to strengthen the pathway of the players from grassroots to the first team.
Medeira arrives in Bengaluru with over two decades of experience in coaching, technical development, and coach education across Indian and international football.
He has previously served in multiple roles with the Indian senior men’s national team under the All India Football Federation, including stints as head coach and assistant coach, and was part of the setup that won the SAFF Championship , Nehru Cup, and AFC Challenge Cup.
At the club level, Medeira enjoyed a successful spell with Salgaocar Sports Club, leading them to multiple Goa Professional League titles and a runner-up finish in the National League, while also being named best coach at the Durand Cup .
Medeira has also played a key role in shaping the technical landscape of Indian football, having served as head of coach education and acting technical director at the AIFF, in addition to being a member of the AFC Coach Education Panel.
He currently serves as a FIFA Technical Expert, and most recently held the position of Technical Director at Sporting Clube de Goa.
“Bengaluru FC have done a remarkable job building this pathway and all credit goes to the coaches and everyone who has worked to make this possible. When I look at where the U14s, U16s, U18s and the reserve team are right now, the progression is organic and that is what youth development is all about,” Medeira said.
“For me, the philosophy is simple – instead of going and poaching all the time, trying to grow and coach our own local players into the first team is the ultimate goal of youth development at any club. That is the culture I want to reinforce here.”
