Indian club football has rarely attracted top quality foreign players but there have been a talented few who have plied their trade in this country before shining in the international arena.
Haiti's left-winger Norde, who has been Mohun Bagan's premier player for last two seasons, achieved the distinction of playing full 90 minutes against Ecuador in a Copa America group league game which his team lost 0-4.
Norde found mention in premier football website goal.Com's Matthew Galea's match analysis: "Sony Norde justifying his manager's selection with some dazzling runs that had the Ecuador defense on the back foot."
"The Haitians could not capitalise on Norde's play and found themselves further behind just over 10 minutes into the second half."
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