Who among the following was the first player from the Indian sub-continent to play for a European Football club (Celtic FC)?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) - Mohammed Salim
Mohammed Salim is credited as the first footballer from the Indian subcontinent to play for a European club, specifically Celtic FC. Salim's career highlights include his time with Mohammedan Sporting Club in Calcutta, where they won five consecutive titles, and his stint with Celtic FC in 1936, where he even scored a goal.