In a first for the Brazilian league, Indian player Romeo Fernandes enjoyed a successful debut in his club Atletico Paranaense's thrashing of Nacional.

The 22-year-old, who joined Atletico last year after impressing in the Indian Super League with FC Goa, came on midway through the second half of Saturday's 5-0 win in the Parana state league.

The club made special mention of him on their website as the first Indian to feature in a Brazilian league match.

Fernandes, from Assolna in Goa state, arrived in February having starred during a loan spell for Goa under former Brazil star Zico after starting out with Dempo Sports Club, also in Goa state.

An under 23 international who has broken into the full squad, he features primarily as a winger.

Fernandes joined Atletico after the Brazilians inked a training partnership accord with the All India Football Federation last year.