Mumbai City FC is thrilled to announce the appointments of Clifford Rayes Miranda as Assistant Coach and Denis Kavan as Strength & Conditioning Coach. Both will be joining Head Coach Petr Kratky’s staff on a two-year contract.
Clifford, an AFC Pro Licence holder, has previously served as an assistant coach with FC Goa, Odisha FC, and Mohun Bagan SG. Throughout his career, he has achieved notable success, including winning the ISL League Winners’ Shield with FC Goa and Mohun Bagan SG. Additionally, he led Odisha FC to victory in the 2023 Super Cup. A former India national team footballer, Clifford has also coached the Indian U-23 men’s team.
Denis Kavan, a fitness coach from the Czech Republic, has worked with various clubs across Europe and Asia, including Jablonec (Czech Republic), FC Dinamo & Gaz Metan (Romania), Panevezys (Lithuania), FC Seoul & Hanyang University (South Korea), Pafos and Karmiotissa (Cyprus), Botev Plovdiv (Bulgaria), and most recently Sepsi OSK (Romania). This upcoming season marks his debut in Indian football, where he aims to apply his expertise to benefit the Club’s players.
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Clifford Rayes Miranda said:
“I am thrilled to join Mumbai City FC and Petr Kratky’s coaching staff. The team comprises dynamic players and is of top quality. The club has consistently set high standards in Indian football, and I believe we can achieve great things together. I am eager to contribute to the club’s ongoing success and help push the boundaries further.”
Denis Kavan said:
“I am excited to join the Mumbai City FC family and am confident that we can achieve great things together. I look forward to coming to India and starting this new chapter with my new team.”
Petr Kratky said:
“It will be exciting to work with Clifford and Denis in the upcoming seasons. Both are exceptionally talented in their respective fields, and their presence will undoubtedly benefit the team. I hope we can push ourselves further this season at Mumbai City FC, and I am confident they will play significant roles in achieving that.”
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