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#4 Bhaichung Bhutia scored in the English League
Regarded as one of the finest football players India ever produced, Bhaichung Bhutia was the first Indian footballer to sign for a European Club.
Bhaichung’s stint overseas came in England where he signed for League Two side Bury FC on a three-year contract with the club. He was also only the second Indian footballer to play professionally in Europe after Mohammed Salem. Bhaichung made a total of 37 appearances for the Manchester club and netted 3 goals for the side between 1994 and 2004. Baichung’s debut English league goal came against league side Chesterfield when he thundered a left-footed half-volley past the Chesterfield goalkeeper to give his side the lead which was later equalised, and the match ending in a draw.
In the final season, Bhaichung suffered a knee injury which had kept him out for a majority part of the season and ended up playing only 3 games for the team. His final match ended in a 3-0 loss against Swindon Town in 2001.
