[4] During the "golden era of Indian football" under legendary coach Syed Abdul Rahim,[5][6] he was recognised one of the finest strikers of India national team having perfect eye for goal.

[7][8] He appeared in the 1956 Summer Olympics, and finished the campaign as joint top scorer of the tournament with four goals, inducing a hat-trick in the quarterfinals against the hosts Australia.

[10][2] He later moved to Tata Sports Club and appeared in prestigious Beighton Cup, and won 1953 and 1954 editions in Calcutta.

He represented his nation at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne,[22][23] and reached the semi-finals,[24] before going down 1–4 to Yugoslavia,[25][26] which is still considered India's greatest ever achievement in football.

[29][30][31][32] D'Souza finished the tournament as joint top-scorer, with 4 goals in 3 games,[33] including a hat-trick in a 4–2 win against Australia.

[38] Neville's brother Dereyk D'Souza was also a footballer, who represented India internationally and later managed NFL club Mahindra United.

After we won, I remember the Australians calling our victory a "fluke" and demanding a rematch at Sydney after the Games ended.