I-League 2018-19: 5 foreign transfers to look out for this season

Izazola will be a crucial player for Churchill Brothers
Izazola will be a crucial player for Churchill Brothers

#4 Katsumi Yusa (Neroca FC)

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Katsumi is famous for his attacking prowess from the wings
Katsumi is famous for his attacking prowess from the wings

No other foreigner knows I-League better than Katsumi Yusa. He played in two of most famous clubs in the League and also has experience playing in the Indian Super League.

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Katsumi came to India through ONGC (played in the League, now dissolved) in 2011. Seeing in an inspiring performance, Katsumi was signed by Mohun Bagan in 2013, where he would spend the next four years.

He was loaned to NorthEast United in 2016. After being released by the green-and-maroons, the Japanese joined arch-rivals East Bengal last year but failed to bring them the title.

He signed for Neroca FC this year but whether he will be able to play for or not will be decided by FIFA.

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After East Bengal refused to give him No Objection Certificate (NOC), the player moved to FIFA against his former club. A verdict is pending.

Katsumi is famous for his attacking prowess from the wings. He makes darting run down the line, cuts inside and provides pin-point cross to the strikers or shoot on goal by himself. He controls the midfield very well and easily combines with the strikers. Neroca will surely benefit from his experience.

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Edited by Alan John
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