22-year-old Indian defender Bijay Chhetri could be making history tomorrow as he stands on the cusp of a potential starting role for Uruguayan Segunda(second) División club Colón.  Bijay, young manipuri centre back, on loan from Indian Super League side Chennaiyin FC, transfer to Colón for this season, is a product of the Shillong Lajong youth academy. 

He holds the distinction of being the first Indian footballer to play in a professional Latin American league.  Previously, his brother Ajay Chhetri also carved his path in Indian football, with East Bengal FC in the ISL last season.

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