There are a selection of Indian descent based mostly gamers who play in overseas leagues and are but to symbolize the nation as they’re born overseas and are but to get clearance from the federal government to symbolize them as India don’t permit twin citizenships.
Solely footballers who maintain an Indian passport are permitted to symbolize the nation in worldwide video games as per the present rule which was shaped by the Sports activities Ministry in 2008. To date, just one participant of overseas descent has featured for the Blue Tigers after midfielder Arata Izumi surrendered his Japanese passport to acquire an Indian citizenship in 2012.
Right here, we check out these prime gamers who might symbolize India sooner or later if the federal government does resolve to vary the foundations.
Neil Taylor is arguably essentially the most well-known participant on this listing contemplating that he has performed for the likes of Aston Villa and Middlesbrough – whereas making a reputation for himself at Swansea Metropolis.
The left-back who performed for Wales between 2010 to 2019 and was just lately linked with a transfer to the Indian Tremendous League (ISL), qualifies for India as his mom hails from Kolkata.
Danny Batth is one other title on the listing who can be acquainted to Indian audiences contemplating that he spent 10 years with Wolves, between 2010 to 2019.
In 2017, Batth had made his intention clear to play for the Indian crew and even met then head coach, Stephen Constantine on the sidelines of a Fifa World Cup Qualifier camp in Mumbai – however nothing got here out of it.
Harmeet Singh was born in Osla, Norway however is Indian as his dad and mom belong to Ludhiana with the defensive midfielder additionally making 5 appearances for the senior Norway aspect.
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His capability to regulate the tempo of the sport and his elegant ball-playing abilities earned the central midfielder the moniker because the ‘Norwegian Iniesta’ by European media shops after catching the attention of Pep Guardiola in 2010.
The 31-year-old for his half has expressed an curiosity in representing the Blue Tigers up to now.
One other massive title on the listing is Luciano Narsingh with the winger taking part in for the likes of Swansea Metropolis and Feyenoord up to now whereas additionally making 16 appearances for Netherlands up to now.
He has Indian roots as his grandparents had been immigrant employees from Andhra Pradesh earlier than shifting to Suriname, a former Dutch colony the place they labored in plantations.
Sarpreet Singh caught the attention of the entire world when he turned the primary Indian origin participant to play within the Bundesliga, making his debut for Bayern Munich as an alternative. The 21-year-old’s has drawn comparisons with Mesut Ozil for his assorted vary of passing.
The midfielder solely made two appearances for Bayern, however can be an important addition to India’s squad.
