Who among the following was the first player from the Indian sub-continent to play for a European Football club (Celtic FC)?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Mohammed Salim.
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Mohammed Salim was an Indian footballer from Calcutta, West Bengal.
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He was best known for his role in the fabled 1930s Mohammedan SC team which claimed five successive Calcutta Football League titles.
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He also became the first player from the Indian sub-continent to play for a European club, Celtic FC.