Ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL 2023-24), Odisha FC confirmed the appointment of Floyd Pinto as the Assistant Coach of the senior men’s team on a 2-year deal with an option to extend for a further year.
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Pinto who took interim charge of the NorthEast United FC at the end of the ISL 2022-23 season lifted the team after a disappointing season and guided them to the semi-finals of the Super Cup.
The club welcomes the arrival of Floyd Pinto who will take over as the Assistant Coach of the senior men’s team 🟣⚫️
— Odisha FC (@OdishaFC) June 30, 2023
̶P̶i̶n̶k̶ Floyd ❌
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“As Assistant Coach, Pinto’s expertise will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping the team for the upcoming season with head coach Sergio Lobera, player development, and overall success. The club is absolutely ecstatic to have Floyd Pinto on board for the upcoming season and wishes him nothing but the best,” the club said in a statement.
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Floyd Pinto Career
Pinto’s coaching journey began with Kenkre FC post which he went on to be appointed as the India U19 head coach, where he led the squad to victory in the SAFF U19 championship.
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Having gained recognition for his achievements with the national team, Pinto continued his coaching career with various clubs. He had stints at Roundglass Punjab FC, Northeast United FC and Indian Arrows, where he left a lasting impact on the teams and players he worked with.
Most recently, Pinto’s tenure with Northeast United FC saw the team achieve a significant milestone by qualifying for the Super Cup semi-finals.