ISL: Five transfers North East United FC need to become top contenders

2. Sol Campbell (DEF, England)

Campbell will bolster North East United’s defence

One of the few footballers to obtain legendary status at rival clubs (Tottenham and Arsenal in Campbell’s case), English center half Sol Campbell is one of the greatest defenders of all time. Having played a combined 390 games for the North London clubs, Campbell scored a modest 18 times and has kept over 100 clean sheets.

Campbell is a strong and imposing defender (though he initially had to work hard to improve his heading ability during his teenage years.) He did not possess good natural stamina, but had tremendous agility, pace and quick feet to waltz past the opposing forwards.

With the North East United FC struggling to find a leader, Sol Campbell can step up and marshal his troops to mount a rare title challenge.