Career
Early career
In 2010 Lobo was playing for Sporting Goa who were then in the I-League 2nd Division and the Goa football team in the Santosh Trophy. After a good performance for Goa in the Santosh Trophy, Lobo was signed by then reigning I-League champions Dempo for the 2010-2011 season. Then in 2011, Lobo signed for another I-League side Mumbai.
The midfielder scored twice in the campaign with his new club
He then scored his second goal for Mumbai on 6 February 2012 in the 36th minute to help Mumbai to a surprise 2–1 victory. East Bengal
Foreign the 2012-2013 season, Lobo signed for East Bengal.
Atlético de Kolkata
In the 2014 Indian Super League, Lobo was picked in the first round of domestic draft by Atletico de Kolkata. On 23rd October 2014, he scored twice in the second half to inspire a 2-1 comeback against Football Club Goa in a home match and became the first Indian player to score 2 goals in a single ISL match.
Kerala Blasters
In July 2015 Lobo was drafted to play for Kerala Blasters Football Club in the 2015 Indian Super League.
Cavin Lobo made his debut for India on 12 March 2015 against Nepal, coming on as a substitute for Lenny Rodrigues and had an impressive outing, which included winning a penalty. Cavin Lobo also has been called up as probable for the World Cup Qualifiers against Oman and Guam.