Liston Colaco Biography
Liston Colaco is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League and for the India national team. He was born on 12 November 1998 in Davorlim, Goa. He mainly plays on the left wing. He won the ISL League Shield and the ISL Cup with Mohun Bagan in 2024-25, and his contract with the club runs until May 2027.
Football Club Career
Colaco came through the youth system of Salgaocar in Goa. He scored 16 goals for the club's youth team in the 2016–17 I-League U18. In the 2016–17 Goa Professional League, Colaco also played for Salgaocar's first team and was the league's top scorer with 13 goals.
In March 2017 Colaco was named in Goa's squad for the 2016–17 Santosh Trophy. He scored the first goal of the competition in Goa's opening game against Meghalaya, a 52nd-minute goal that gave Goa a 2-1 win. On 23 March 2017 he scored twice against Kerala in the semi-final to take Goa into the final.
After his performances for Salgaocar and in the Santosh Trophy, Colaco joined the Indian Super League club FC Goa for a reported 15 lakh. In October 2017 he and Manvir Singh were promoted to the first team from the FC Goa development side.
Colaco made his professional debut for FC Goa against Chennaiyin on 19 November 2017 in the ISL. He replaced Brandon Fernandes in the 79th minute as Goa won 3-2. He was part of the FC Goa squad that won the 2019 Super Cup.
Liston signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Hyderabad FC on 14 January 2020. He made his Hyderabad debut on 30 January 2020 against Bengaluru FC, replacing Asish Rai in the 71st minute as Bengaluru won 1-0. He scored four goals for Hyderabad in his first full season.
On 10 April 2021 it was announced that Liston Colaco would move from Hyderabad FC to ATK Mohun Bagan for a fee reported at around ₹1 crore. It was reported as the highest transfer fee paid for an Indian player in Indian football at the time, ahead of Manvir Singh's move from FC Goa to ATK Mohun Bagan.
On 21 August 2021, at the AFC Cup, Colaco scored his first goal for the club against Maziya S&RC. He scored on his ISL debut for the club against Kerala Blasters in the 2021-22 season opener, a 4-2 win.
His strike in ATK Mohun Bagan's 2-1 win over FC Goa on 29 December 2021 was recorded at an estimated 181 km/h, one of the fastest shots recorded in the game. In the 2021-22 ISL he scored 8 goals, the most by an Indian player that season, and made 3 assists. He was named FPAI Indian Player of the Year for 2021-22.
On 21 May 2022, in the second group-stage match of the 2022 AFC Cup, Colaco scored a hat-trick in a 4-0 win over Bashundhara Kings of Bangladesh. He scored four goals in total in that competition.
With Mohun Bagan he has won the 2023 Durand Cup, the ISL Cup in 2022-23 and 2024-25, and the ISL League Shield in 2023-24 and 2024-25. In April 2025 Mohun Bagan beat Bengaluru FC 2-1 after extra time in the ISL Cup final to complete the League Shield and ISL Cup double. He stayed with Mohun Bagan for the 2025-26 season and is still with the club as of November 2026.
International Football Career
Liston was one of 35 probables named in March 2021 for India's international friendlies against Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He made his India debut against the UAE on 29 March 2021. He was part of the India squads that won the 2021 SAFF Championship and the 2023 Intercontinental Cup. He scored his first international goal on 19 March 2025, a header from a Mahesh Singh corner in a 3-0 friendly win over the Maldives in Shillong, on his 24th appearance for India. He was named player of the match.
Personal Life
Liston Colaco keeps his private life low-key. He has been reported to be in a relationship with Bryna Dsouza, a Goan air hostess.
Bio Data
Full name: Liston Colaço
Date of birth: 12 November 1998
Place of birth: Davorlim, Goa, India
Nationality: Indian
Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s): Forward (left winger)
Current club: Mohun Bagan Super Giant (contract until May 2027)
Former clubs: Salgaocar, FC Goa, Hyderabad FC
Transfer fee to Mohun Bagan (2021): Around ₹1 crore (reported)
Frequently asked questions
How old is Liston Colaco?
Liston Colaco was born on 12 November 1998.
Where was Liston Colaco born?
He was born in Davorlim, Goa, India.
Which country does Liston Colaco play for?
He plays for India. He made his India debut against the UAE on 29 March 2021.
Which club does Liston Colaco play for?
He plays for Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League, with a contract until May 2027.
How much did Mohun Bagan pay for Liston Colaco?
Mohun Bagan signed him from Hyderabad FC in April 2021 for a fee reported at around ₹1 crore, then a record for an Indian player.
When did Liston Colaco score his first goal for India?
He scored his first international goal with a header in a 3-0 friendly win over the Maldives on 19 March 2025.
What trophies has Liston Colaco won?
With Mohun Bagan he has won the 2023 Durand Cup, the ISL Cup in 2022-23 and 2024-25, and the ISL League Shield in 2023-24 and 2024-25. With India he won the 2021 SAFF Championship and the 2023 Intercontinental Cup.
How fast was Liston Colaco's famous shot?
His strike against FC Goa on 29 December 2021 was recorded at an estimated 181 km/h.
Who is Liston Colaco's girlfriend?
He has been reported to be in a relationship with Bryna Dsouza, a Goan air hostess.
What position does Liston Colaco play?
He is a forward who mainly plays on the left wing.
