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Rowllin Borges (born 5 June 1992) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Key Information

Early life and youth career

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Born in Nuvem, Goa, Borges began his youth career by joining the youth team of Fransa-Pax FC at the age of 14, from where he moved to Velsao Pale FC's academy after one year.[1] He then moved to the academy of then I-League club, Sporting Clube de Goa.[2]

Club career

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Sporting Goa

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Borges began his career by signing with Sporting Clube de Goa in 2011, who used to play in I-League at that time.[3] He made his debut for the club against Prayag United on 23 October 2011,[4] which ended in a 2–2 draw in the 2011-12 I-League season.[5] Borges stayed at the club for the 2012-13 I-League season.[6] He played his first match of the season for the club against East Bengal on 7 October 2012, which ended in a 0–0 draw.[7] He ended his season goalless and played his last match of the season on 11 May 2013 against Mumbai FC that ended in a 2–2 draw.[8] Borges played his first match of the 2013-14 I-League season against Mumbai FC on 21 September 2013 in 1–1 draw.[9] He scored his debut goal for the club against Mohun Bagan on 23 March 2014, which ended in a 1–3 defeat for Sporting, as Borges scored the only goal for them in the 78th minute.[10] Borges scored his second of the season on 2 April in a 1–2 victory over Rangdajied United.[11][12] He scored his third goal of the season in his last match of the season against Goan rivals Salgaocar FC on 15 April in a thrilling 3–3 draw.[13] After a decent season, he played his first match of the 2014-15 I-League season against East Bengal on 18 January 2015 in a 1–1 draw,[14] and ended his season by playing against Pune FC on 30 May as a substitute for Mahmoud Amnah in a huge victory over Pune with a score of 4–0.[15] He stayed with Sporting for the 2015-16 I-League season,[16] and played his first match of the season against DSK Shivajians FC on 17 January 2016, which ended in a 0–0 draw after the final whistle.[17] Borges left the club after the 2015-16 season after making 59 appearances and scoring 3 goals along his time at Sporting Goa.[18]

NorthEast United

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On 25 May 2016, Indian Super League club NorthEast United FC announced the signing of Borges on a free transfer along with four other signings for the 2016 Indian Super League.[19] He played his debut match for the club on 1 October in a 1–0 victory over Kerala Blasters FC.[20] After the 2016 Indian Super League season, Borges was loaned to I-League club East Bengal.[21] After his stint with East Bengal, Borges was retained by NorthEast United for the 2017–18 Indian Super League.[22] He played his first match of the season against Delhi Dynamos (current Odisha FC) on 2 December 2017 which ended in a 0–2 defeat for Delhi.[23] Borges stayed at the club for the 2018–19 Indian Super League,[24] and played his first match of the campaign against FC Goa on 1 October 2018, which ended in a 2–2 draw.[25] He scored his debut goal for the club on 4 October in the next matchday against ATK in a 0–1 victory, where he scored the only goal of the day in the 89th minute of the match.[26] He scored his second goal for the club against Chennaiyin FC in the high scoring match on 18 October, which ended in a 3–4 victory for them, as Borges scored the fourth goal for NorthEast in the 54th minute while the game was levelled, and helped them clinch the three points of the day. In that match, it was Borges who opened the scoresheet, as it was him who scored an own goal in the fourth minute and gave Chennaiyin an early lead.[27] He scored his third goal of the season against Mumbai City FC on 13 February 2019, where he scored the opening goal in the fourth minute of the match, that they won 0–2 at final whistle.[28] Borges scored his last and fourth goal for NorthEast United on 20 February, when they drew against FC Pune City with a score of 1–1.[29] After the 2018-19 ISL season, Borges left the club to join Mumbai City FC. He left after a remarkable season with four goal and two assists in his name, that helped NorthEast United to qualify for the semi-finals of the ISL for the first time in their history.[30]

East Bengal (loan)

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After his impressive 2016 ISL season, on 11 December 2016,[31] Borges was loaned to East Bengal for the 2016-17 I-League season.[32] He played his debut match for the club on 7 January 2017 against Aizawl FC in a 1–1 draw.[33] Borges scored his debut goal for the club in the Kolkata Derby against Mohun Bagan on 9 April, where he scored the only goal for East Bengal in the injury time, which they lost 2–1 after the final whistle.[34] He played his last match with East Bengal on 29 April in a 0–4 victory over Mumbai FC and left the club after finishing his loan term.[35]

Mumbai City

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On his 27th birthday, on 5 June 2019, it was announced that Mumbai City FC had secured Rowllin Borges on a three-year contract.[36][37] He played his debut match for the club in the 2019–20 Indian Super League against Kerala Blasters FC in a 0–1 victory on 24 October 2019.[38] Borges scored his debut goal for the club on 15 December in a 2–3 victory over Bengaluru FC, where he scored in the injury time while the game was going to a draw, hence helping Mumbai City to collect the three points.[39] He scored his second goal of the season against FC Goa on 12 February 2020, which ended in a disastrous 5–2 defeat for Mumbai City even after the goal by Borges in the 19th minute of the game.[40] Borges played his first match of the 2020–21 Indian Super League on 21 November 2020 in a 1–0 defeat against his former club NorthEast United.[41] Borges scored his first goal of the season against Odisha FC on 3 December, which Mumbai ended up winning 2–0.[42] He scored his second goal of the season on 8 February 2021 against FC Goa in a thrilling match, which ended in a 3–3 draw.[43] Mumbai ended their season as table toppers after a stellar season, which helped Borges to clinch his first ever trophy.[44] Mumbai was qualified for the championship semi finals in process to meet FC Goa in both legs, which they went on to win in penalty shootout after the match ended 2–2 after full time and extra time in second leg. The deciding penalty was taken by Rowllin Borges, which he netted in, thereby taking Mumbai City FC to the final of the Indian Super League for the first time in their history.[45][46] Borges started in the final against ATK Mohun Bagan FC on 13 March 2021,[47] which they won 2–1,[48] thereby winning the ISL final for the first time, and this victory also helped Borges to win his second title in his career in the same season.[49][50] On 5 June 2021, Borges signed a three-year contract extension with Mumbai City, lasting until 2024.[51] He was later included in club's 2022 AFC Champions League squad.[52]

FC Goa (loan)

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On 11 June 2023, Borges joined FC Goa on a season-long loan.[53]

International career

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Borges had represented India in under-23 level, and in 2015, he was called for India's senior national team.[54] Borges played his debut match for India as a substitute for Eugeneson Lyngdoh against Nepal on 31 August 2015, which ended in a 0–0 draw.[55][56] He was included in the squad of India for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers,[57] and played his first qualifying match for India on 8 September 2015 against Iran as a substitute for Dhanpal Ganesh, which they lost 0–3.[58][59] Borges was later included in the Indian squad to take part in the 2015 SAFF Championship.[60] He scored his debut goal for the national team in that competition against Nepal on 27 December 2015 in the group stage match, which India won 4–1.[61] Borges started in the final of the 2015 SAFF Championship on 3 January 2016 against reigning champions Afghanistan,[62] which India won 2–1 after extra time, thereby Borges winning his first international trophy.[63] As a result of his brilliant performance in the year 2016 for both club and country, Borges was awarded with the AIFF Emerging Player of the Year Award.[64] He was selected for the national team to play in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.[65] Borges scored his second goal for the national team in the competition against Macau on 11 October 2017, where he opened the scoresheet of the game, as India won on a big margin of 4–1, thereby qualifying for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.[66] He was in the squad for the 2018 Intercontinental Cup,[67] and played in the final as a substitute for Halicharan Narzary against Kenya on 10 June 2018,[68] which India won 2–0, thereby winning the first edition of the Intercontinental Cup.[69] India qualified for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup after topping in their group of the qualifying stage.[70] Borges was called up by the national team for his first AFC Asian Cup tournament.[71] He played in India's first match in the group stage against Thailand as a substitute in the 78th minute for Anirudh Thapa on 6 January 2019, which India won 1–4.[72] This victory was India's first victory in an AFC Asian Cup match in 55 years,[73] and was also their biggest win in an Asian Cup match in their history.[74] He also played the last match in the group stage against Bahrain on 14 January, which India lost 0–1, resulting in their elimination for the campaign.[75] Borges then represented India in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, and played his first match of the qualifiers against Oman on 9 September 2019 which ended in a 1–2 defeat for India.[76] He also started in match against Qatar on 10 September,[77] where India put on an extraordinary show, as India drew the Asia's reigning champions 0–0.[78][79]

Personal life

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Borges was born in Nuvem, located in the football-crazy state of Goa on 5 June 1992.[80] He began playing football as a goalkeeper in school.[81] His favorite footballers include the former Brazil international, Ronaldinho and former France international, Zinedine Zidane.[82] He was also a fan of India national team skipper Sunil Chhetri, and former Indian international from Goa, Climax Lawrence.[83]

Style of play

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Borges is a brick in the midfield who claims the ball at any situation.[84] His vision on the pitch allows him to minimize the threat in a simpler way.[85] His former coach at NorthEast United, Eelco Schattorie compared him with the Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne by adding, "Rowllin Borges is bit like Kevin De Bruyne. When I see the quality, I can compare them a little bit; to play box to box, have good passing abilities, can assist, and score goals".[86][87]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 19 April 2023[88]
Club Season League Cup AFC Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sporting Goa 2011–12 I-League 1 0 5[a][b] 0 — 6 0
2012–13 12 0 6[a][b] 0 — 18 0
2013–14 21 3 5[a] 0 — 26 3
2014–15 13 0 4[a] 0 — 17 0
2015–16 12 0 8[a][b] 0 — 20 0
Total 59 3 28 0 0 0 87 3
NorthEast United 2016 Indian Super League 13 0 0 0 — 13 0
2017–18 16 0 1[c] 0 — 17 0
2018–19 19 4 1[c] 1 — 20 5
Total 48 4 2 1 0 0 50 5
East Bengal (loan) 2016–17 I-League 12 1 4[a] 0 — 16 1
Mumbai City 2019–20 Indian Super League 15 2 0 0 — 15 2
2020–21 20 2 0 0 — 20 2
2021–22 4 0 0 0 — 4 0
2022–23 16 0 4[b][c] 0 1[d] 0 21 0
Total 55 4 4 0 1 0 60 4
Goa (loan) 2023–24 Indian Super League 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Career total 174 12 36 1 1 0 211 13
  1. ^ a b c d e f Appearance(s) in Federation Cup
  2. ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in Durand Cup
  3. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in Super Cup
  4. ^ Appearance(s) in Qualifier for AFC Champions League group stage

International

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As of 18 June 2023[89]
National team Year Apps Goals
India 2015 7 1
2016 4 0
2017 8 1
2018 7 0
2019 7 0
2021 1 0
2023 1 0
Total 35 2

International goals

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Scores and results list India's goal tally first
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1. 27 December 2015 Trivandrum International Stadium, Trivandrum, India 6    Nepal 1–1 4–1 2015 SAFF Championship [90]
2. 11 October 2017 Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru, India 19  Macau 1–0 4–1 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification [91]

Honours

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India

India U23

Mumbai City

Individual

References

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Rowllin Borges is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder. He is currently a free agent, having last played for FC Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL). Born on 5 June 1992 in Nuvem, Goa, he stands at 1.82 meters tall and has earned 36 caps for the India national team, scoring 2 goals (as of June 2023). Borges began his with Sporting Clube de Goa in 2011, making his debut in a against Prayag United. He progressed through Goan clubs like Margao SC, where he helped secure division league under coach Joaquim Crasto, before catching the eye of national selectors. His ISL journey started with NorthEast United FC in 2014, followed by stints at East Bengal FC, Mumbai City FC (2019–2023), and a return to FC Goa in 2023 on loan, which became permanent in July 2024 until June 2025. During the 2023–24 season with FC Goa, he scored 3 goals in 19 ISL matches, helping the team reach the playoffs. On the international stage, Borges debuted for and scored his first national team goal, establishing himself as a key . His achievements include two wins with (, 2023), the in 2015, the ISL and two Shields with Mumbai City FC (–21, –23), and the Indian with FC in –25. These accomplishments highlight his in elevating Indian football at both club and international levels.

Early life and background

Family and upbringing

Rowllin Borges was born on 5 June 1992 in Nuvem, a village in South Goa, India. He was raised in a close-knit family, with his father, Francisco Borges, and mother, Ursula Coutinho, playing pivotal roles in his early development. Borges has a brother named Myron Borges and a sister named Benardita Borges. His father's passion for football significantly influenced his childhood; Francisco frequently took the young Rowllin to watch matches at the Fatorda Stadium in Margao, igniting his interest in the sport from an early age. Growing up in Goa, a region renowned for its deep-rooted football culture dating back to the late 19th century when the sport was introduced by British and Portuguese influences, Borges was immersed in an environment where football was a community staple. This setting, combined with familial encouragement, fostered his early discipline and enthusiasm. Regarding formal education, details are limited, but Borges played his first organized football match as part of his school team, marking the beginning of his structured involvement in the game. This early family and regional context laid the groundwork for his later transition into organized youth football training.

Youth football career

Rowllin Borges developed a passion for football in his early years in Nuvem, Goa, frequently accompanying his father to matches at the Fatorda Stadium, which inspired him to start playing during his school days. His organized youth career began around age 14 when he joined the youth ranks of local Goan clubs, including Velsao Pale S.C., marking his entry into structured training and competitive play. Borges advanced to the Sporting Clube de Goa youth academy around 2009, where he featured in under-14 and under-16 teams alongside peers such as Brandon Fernandes, honing his midfield skills through local league matches and development sessions. He later teamed up with Seriton Fernandes in Sporting's youth setup and was loaned to Margao SC for additional match experience, a move that contributed to his growth and eventual pathway to senior opportunities.

Club career

Sporting Clube de Goa

Rowllin Borges signed his first professional contract with his hometown club, Sporting Clube de Goa, in 2011, marking the start of his senior career in the I-League. He made his professional debut for the club on 23 October 2011 against Prayag United S.C., coming on as a substitute in a 2–2 draw during the 2011–12 I-League season. As a defensive midfielder, Borges featured sparingly in his debut campaign but showed promise, appearing in 3 matches and scoring 1 goal. Borges' playing time increased in subsequent seasons, establishing him as a key figure in Sporting's midfield. In the 2012–13 I-League, he made 12 appearances without scoring, focusing on providing defensive solidity and ball distribution. His role expanded further in 2013–14, where he played 21 games, scored 3 goals—including his first for the club against Mohun Bagan A.C. on 22 March 2014—and contributed to the team's mid-table finish by anchoring the midfield and supporting attacks. These performances highlighted his versatility and growing influence, with no recorded assists but consistent involvement in build-up play.
SeasonAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow Cards
2011–123100
2012–1312001
2013–1421303
Borges continued with Sporting Clube de Goa through the 2014–15 and 2015–16 seasons, accumulating 60 appearances and 4 goals overall during his time at the club. In 2016, following the club's withdrawal from the I-League, he departed to pursue opportunities in the Indian Super League.

NorthEast United FC

Rowllin Borges joined NorthEast United FC in May 2016 ahead of the 2016 Indian Super League (ISL) season, signing as part of a quintet of domestic players that included Subrata Paul, Nirmal Chhetri, Shouvik Ghosh, and Sumit Passi. As a defensive midfielder, he quickly established himself as a key figure in the team's engine room, making 13 appearances during the 2016-17 campaign where he contributed to a solid mid-table finish, with NorthEast United ending sixth in the league standings. His role involved shielding the backline while distributing play from deep, showcasing his tactical discipline and physical presence in a season that marked the Highlanders' push for consistency. Following the ISL season, Borges was loaned to I-League club East Bengal in December 2016 for the remainder of the 2016-17 campaign, seeking increased playing time to further his development. During his stint, he featured in 16 matches, scoring one goal and providing assists, which helped East Bengal secure a second-place finish in the league and a spot in the Federation Cup. The loan proved instrumental in honing his match fitness and versatility, allowing him to adapt to a more demanding schedule outside the ISL's shorter format. Upon returning to NorthEast United in mid-2017, Borges signed a contract extension until 2019 and remained a mainstay through the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons. In 2017-18, he played a central role in midfield as the team again finished sixth, focusing on breaking up opposition plays and initiating counters. The 2018-19 season marked his breakthrough, where he netted four goals across 18 appearances, including crucial strikes that contributed to a fifth-place finish and the club's most successful campaign to date under coach Eelco Schattorie. Over his tenure, Borges amassed 50 ISL appearances and five goals for NorthEast United, embodying reliability in a squad often challenged by injuries and inconsistency. Borges departed NorthEast United in June 2019, transferring to Mumbai City FC after a standout final season that highlighted his growth into a box-to-box midfielder capable of influencing both ends of the pitch.

Mumbai City FC

Borges joined Mumbai City FC on 5 June 2019, signing a three-year contract as the club's first acquisition ahead of the 2019-20 Indian Super League (ISL) season. In his debut campaign, he featured in 18 matches, contributing to a fifth-place finish while forming a solid midfield partnership with players like Paulo Henrique and Vítor Barreiro, showcasing his defensive tenacity and passing range. A standout moment came on 3 December 2020, when he scored a headed goal against Odisha FC, securing a 2-0 victory that propelled Mumbai City to the top of the league table early in the 2020-21 season. The 2020-21 season marked Borges' breakthrough, as he played a pivotal role in Mumbai City's historic double, winning both the ISL League Winners' Shield and the ISL Cup under coach Sergio Lobera. Appointed vice-captain in November 2021, he anchored the midfield alongside Ahmed Jahouh, completing over 1,100 passes with an 85% accuracy rate and making 80 tackles across 20 appearances, which were crucial in the 2-1 ISL Cup final win over ATK Mohun Bagan on 13 March 2021. Despite missing most of the 2021-22 season due to a knee injury, Borges returned strongly in 2022-23, helping secure the ISL Shield for the second time with consistent performances in 18 matches, including key interceptions and progressive passes that supported the team's unbeaten home record. On 5 June 2021, coinciding with his 29th birthday, Borges extended his contract with Mumbai City until May 2024, with an option for an additional year, affirming his status as a core leader in the squad. His leadership extended to mentoring younger midfielders and contributing to four goals and five assists over his 59 appearances for the club by 2024. In June 2023, Borges moved to FC Goa on a season-long loan for the 2023-24 campaign, bridging his long association with Mumbai City while allowing a return to his home state.

FC Goa

In June 2023, Rowllin Borges joined FC Goa on a season-long loan from Mumbai City FC for the 2023–24 Indian Super League (ISL) campaign. During this stint, he featured in 19 league appearances, scoring three goals and providing defensive stability in midfield as FC Goa finished fourth in the regular season and advanced to the playoffs. Following a successful loan period, Borges secured a permanent transfer to FC Goa on 1 July 2024, signing a one-year contract extending until the end of the 2024–25 season in May 2025. FC Goa also competed in the AFC Champions League Elite, though Borges' involvement was limited. In the 2024–25 ISL season, he made 12 appearances with 8 starts, accumulating 640 minutes on the pitch, while recording 1 assist and no goals; FC Goa ended the regular season in second place with 48 points from 24 matches. Borges' contract expired on 31 May 2025, after which he became a free agent, and as of November 2025, he remains unattached to any club.

International career

Youth and under-23 teams

Borges earned his first call-up to the India U23 national team in early 2016, ahead of the 12th South Asian Games held in Guwahati and Shillong from February 5 to 16. The All India Football Federation announced a list of 28 probables on February 2, 2016, naming Borges among the midfielders alongside Eugeneson Lyngdoh and Cavin Lobo, highlighting his emerging role in the developmental setup. The Indian U23 team enjoyed a strong tournament run, advancing to the semi-finals with victories over Sri Lanka (1-0) and Maldives (3-0) in the group stage, followed by a 3-0 semi-final win over Bangladesh. In the final, they fell 1-2 to Nepal, securing the silver medal—India's best finish in the competition since 2004. Borges featured in the squad's efforts. His consistent performances with the U23 side, coupled with strong club form at Sporting Clube de Goa during the 2013-14 I-League season, caught the attention of senior national team selectors. This paved the way for his transition to the senior setup in 2015, when he received his first call-up for the SAFF Championship.

Senior national team

Rowllin Borges made his senior debut for the India national team on 31 August 2015, coming on as a substitute in a 0–0 friendly draw against Nepal in Pune. He earned his first start in the 2015 SAFF Championship, where India defeated Nepal 4–1 in the group stage on 27 December 2015 at Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram; Borges scored the equalizing goal in the 23rd minute with a powerful shot from inside the box, marking his first international goal and contributing to India's tournament victory. Borges featured prominently in India's qualifying campaign for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, scoring his second international goal on 11 October 2017 during a 4–1 home win over Macau in Margao; his 28th-minute volley from a Narayan Das cross helped secure qualification for the finals, India's first appearance in the tournament since 2011. He was included in the 23-man squad for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates, where he played all three group stage matches—against Thailand (1–4 loss), Bahrain (0–0 draw), and South Korea (0–4 loss)—logging 270 minutes without scoring as India exited in the group stage. Over his international career from 2015 to 2023, Borges participated in several key tournaments including the 2018 Intercontinental Cup (where India won the title with a 2–0 final victory over Kenya) and the 2023 Intercontinental Cup (another title win, defeating Lebanon 2–0 in the final). He was also included in the squad for India's victorious 2023 SAFF Championship campaign. His performances in these events highlighted his role as a defensive midfielder, providing stability in midfield during India's successful runs. Borges' last appearance came in the 2023 Intercontinental Cup, with two matches played in June, after which he received no further call-ups through 2025.

Playing style and personal life

Style of play

Rowllin Borges primarily operates as a defensive or central midfielder, renowned for his box-to-box energy that allows him to contribute effectively across both defensive and attacking phases of play. He excels in breaking up opposition plays through robust tackling and interceptions, often positioning himself to cut passing lanes and quickly transition the ball to teammates. His tactical role frequently involves anchoring the midfield, providing stability and support to the defense while enabling forward surges when opportunities arise, as seen in his deployment under coaches like Sergio Lobera. Among his key strengths are high passing accuracy, demonstrated by a 82.5% completion rate in the 2020-21 ISL season with 1124 passes, and proficiency in set-piece delivery, particularly through powerful headers that have yielded crucial goals. Borges also exhibits strong leadership qualities in midfield, leading by example with his work rate and willingness to engage in physical duels, never shying away from 50-50 challenges. However, he has occasionally faced challenges with pace against quicker opponents, which can expose gaps in holding positions during transitions. Borges' style has evolved from an aggressive, youth-level approach focused on relentless pressing to a more composed presence in the ISL, where he balances defensive duties with technical contributions like advancing from the second line to score with precise shooting. This development has drawn comparisons to fellow Indian midfielder Lenny Rodrigues, though Borges is noted for being more attack-minded in his forward contributions. Statistically, his peak defensive impact is highlighted by 55 interceptions in the 2020-21 season, underscoring his role as a midfield enforcer. In recent years with FC Goa, his excellent technical skills and leadership have solidified his value, with 3 goals in 19 matches during the 2023-24 ISL season.

Personal life

Rowllin Borges was born on 5 June 1992 in Nuvem, a village in the Indian state of Goa, where he grew up in a family supportive of his early interest in football; his father often took him to watch matches at the Fatorda Stadium. Borges maintains a close-knit family life, frequently sharing moments from family trips, such as a visit to Dubai where he described the experience as special with loved ones. Borges is active on social media, particularly Instagram under the handle @rowllin23, where he has over 43,000 followers and posts about personal travels and leisure activities, including beach outings, horseback riding, and relaxing escapes to places like the Maldives. In his off-season, he engages in casual sports like cycling, running, gully cricket, and playing football with friends to stay active. As a Goan native, Borges contributes to his local community by promoting youth football initiatives, such as the STEP Club Football League organized by the Conexus Foundation in partnership with Sanofi India and the Government of Goa, encouraging school participation to foster grassroots development. As of November 2025, Borges is a free agent following the expiration of his contract with FC Goa on 1 June 2025.

Career statistics and honours

Club statistics

Rowllin Borges' club career spans multiple Indian leagues and cups, with a focus on defensive midfield contributions. His cumulative statistics across all competitions by club are summarized below, drawing from verified league and cup performances.
ClubAppearancesGoalsAssists
Sporting Goa5930
NorthEast United FC4742
Mumbai City FC5543
FC Goa3531
The following table provides a season-by-season breakdown of Borges' appearances in domestic leagues (I-League and ISL), including matches played (MP), goals (G), and assists (A). Data covers his primary league engagements, with minutes played noted where available for recent seasons.
SeasonClubCompetitionMPGAMinutes
2013–14Sporting GoaI-League1930-
2014–15Sporting GoaI-League1200-
2015–16Sporting GoaI-League1200916
2016NorthEast United FCISL13001,144
2016–17East Bengal (loan)I-League1210869
2017–18NorthEast United FCISL16001,423
2018–19NorthEast United FCISL18421,620
2019–20Mumbai City FCISL15221,350
2020–21Mumbai City FCISL18211,477
2021–22Mumbai City FCISL40054
2022–23Mumbai City FCISL1500388
2023–24FC GoaISL1630916
2024–25FC GoaISL1201640
In domestic cups, including the , , and Federation Cup, Borges has recorded 20 appearances, 3 goals, and 2 assists. For continental competitions, he was named in Mumbai City FC's squad for the 2021–22 AFC Champions League but recorded 0 appearances. As of June 2025, Borges is a following the end of his contract with .

International statistics

Rowllin Borges earned 36 caps for the senior national team from his debut in 2015 through 2023, during which he scored 2 goals. He also represented the India U23 side in 4 matches in 2016, primarily in AFC U23 Championship qualifiers, without finding the net. His senior international goals came in competitive fixtures: the first as an equalizer in a 4–1 semi-final victory over at the on December 27, 2015, helping advance to the final where they claimed the title; the second as the opener in a 4–1 win against during the qualifiers on October 11, 2017, contributing to India's qualification for the tournament after an eight-year absence. Borges' appearances spanned multiple competitions, reflecting his role as a reliable defensive in qualifiers, regional tournaments, and preparation matches. He featured in the , where exited the group stage, and contributed to successes like the win. The majority of his caps came in friendlies and qualification campaigns for major tournaments, underscoring his consistency in Igor Stimac's squads during the late 2010s and early .
CompetitionAppearancesGoals
30
51
41
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers70
Friendlies130
Intercontinental Cup40
Total362
Borges' match record highlights defensive solidity, with full 90-minute outings in key qualifiers, though limited starting roles in later years due to emerging talent. Notable fixtures include his debut friendly draw against on August 31, 2015 (0–0), a 2–0 friendly win over on June 13, 2017, and group-stage efforts at the against (1–4 loss on January 6, 2019), (0–0 on January 10, 2019), and (0–4 loss on January 14, 2019).

Club

Mumbai City FC
  • Indian Super League League Shield: 2020–21, 2022–23
  • Indian Super League Cup: 2020–21
FC Goa
  • AIFF Super Cup: 2024–25

International

India
  • SAFF Championship: 2015
  • Tri-Nation Series: 2017
  • Intercontinental Cup: 2018, 2023
India U23
  • South Asian Games silver medal: 2016

Individual

  • AIFF Promising Player of the Year: 2016
  • ISL Team of the Season: 2018–19, 2020–21

References

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  2. https://www.transfermarkt.us/rowllin-borges/profil/spieler/407510
  3. https://www.transfermarkt.us/rowllin-borges/nationalmannschaft/spieler/407510
  4. https://www.fotmob.com/en-GB/players/674209/rowllin-borges
  5. https://www.sportingclubedegoa.in/alumni/
  6. https://www.sportskeeda.com/player/rowllin-borges
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