Zuber Desai Appointed Technical Head and Head Coach of Football School of India
The Football School of India (FSI) has officially appointed Zuber Desai as its new Technical Director and Head Coach.
A well-known figure in the Indian football fraternity, Zuber Desai’s appointment is aimed at elevating the academy’s technical standards and refining its competitive edge in youth leagues.
Before transitioning into coaching, Zuber Desai built a strong foundation on the pitch. His playing career is marked by stints at some of the country’s most established clubs and representative sides:
Professional Clubs: He featured for DSK Shivajians and Pune FC, gaining experience in high-pressure professional environments.
Santosh Trophy: Desai represented the Indian Railways team in the prestigious Santosh Trophy.
Desai’s coaching journey is defined by a blend of technical expertise and grassroots development. Holding an AFC ‘B’ Coaching Licence, his previous tenures include:
Senior Coaching: He served as the Head Coach for DK Pharma in the Mumbai Elite Division and previously worked as an Assistant Coach at PIFA Colaba.
In current 79th Edition of Santosh Trophy, Zuber Desai was appointed as the official head coach of Andaman & Nicobar.
In his new role at FSI, Desai will oversee the technical curriculum across all centers, ensuring that the academy’s philosophy is translated into high-performance results on the field.
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