 Born in Isleworth , Greater London , Mousinho was signed by then Brentford manager Martin Allen during the 2005 – 06 season , after returning from the United States where he was studying and playing at the University of Notre Dame . He was recommended to Brentford by Martin Allen 's son , having previously been on the books at Chesham United . He made his Brentford debut in October 2005 in a 1 – 1 against Oxford United in the Football League Trophy ; playing the whole match . He made his league debut for the club two months later in a 4 – 1 away win over Tranmere Rovers , coming on as a 76th @-@ minute substitute . Initially he acted as cover for regular right @-@ back Kevin O 'Connor , but was then played in a central midfield role . He was also the outfield player chosen to play as goalkeeper against Gillingham in 2006 , when Clark Masters was sent @-@ off , and there was not a substitute goalkeeper available ; the game ended 2 – 2 with Mousinho playing 75 minutes in goal . 
