By SS Shreekumar
At 21 years of age, boy from Bengaluru carries his father’s football legacy forward with remarkable similarities, all while making waves through his skill, passion and performance
As India prepares to face Singapore again in the AFC Asian Cup qualifier on October 14 in Goa, one name resonates strongly in Bengaluru and Karnataka football circles: Macarton Louis Nickson . The young midfield talent is quickly becoming a familiar figure, not just for his skill but for the legacy he carries. His father, Louis Nickson , was a homegrown footballer known for his intelligence, control, and sharp passing—traits Macarton mirrors with striking similarity. Both command the midfield with poise, delivering precise passes and tracking back to disrupt opposition plays. Macarton’s a