4. Bhaichung Bhutia
Bhutia became second Indian player to play for a foreign club, when he signed for Bury(1999-2004) in Great Manchester, England. He is the first Indian player to play a competitive game for an overseas club. He made his debut against Cardiff city back in 1999. In that match, he came on as a substitute for Ian Lawson and played a part in Bury’s second goal, which was scored by Darren Bullock after Bhutia’s volley was deflected into his path. On 15 April 2000, he scored his first goal in the English league in the game against Chesterfield. A recurring knee injury limited him to only three games in his final season at Bury, and he was released after the club was placed in administration. His final appearance was a 3–0 defeat to Swindon Town on 27 August 2001. Read: Case Study: What are technical problems depleting success of Indian football
Bhutia later went on to play for two Malaysian clubs as well. But he is most known for playing against Manchester United. And also becoming the first Indian to do that.
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