 He made his debut against Goa Shipyard, with his team winning the match 6–3.In 1974, as a 21-year-old, he captained the team to its first Bandodkar Gold Trophy win, beating Sese Goa 2–0 in the final.Following the race to sign him by Dempo in the 1973–74 season, he was eventually signed by Salgaocar in 1974, at the Goan First Division League.