#3 Harpal Singh
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Born in Bradford in England, Harpal Singh started out his youth career at the historically great club, Leeds United. He made his professional debut in a senior side when he was sent out on loan to Bury in 2001 where he registered 12 appearances for the Lague One side.
Alternately he has played for Bristol city, Bradford City, Stockport County, Sligo Rovers, Bohemians and Dundalk. His contract at Dundalk was for 6 months after which he was officially released from the club.
Harpal Singh was also the top-scorer among the U-19s Championship during his time at Leeds united in 1999 with five goals to his credit. He was invited to play for the youth side of Leeds after a scout watched him play at a match in Sunday League football.
On the topic of him being the first British Asian to represent the senior side of a Top Club in the Premier League, he said, “I don't know the reasons why there are so few of us. And I prefer not to look at the reasons because that's being negative. I'd rather think positively, that I may be the first and many others will follow. Generally, though, I try not to look at the fact I'm different from everybody else."
Singh retired in 2009. During his career, his preferred position was that of a left-winger.
