3.Cristiano Sebastião de Lima Júnior:

“Junior” was one the gifted Brazilian to have played in India, started his career in India in the 2003-04 season with East Bengal.He was phenomenal in his first season scoring 15 goals in 18 appearances.He had a deadly attacking combination with India international Bhaichung Bhutia and was scoring goals at crucial moments with his lethality and poaching instincts, bagging the highest scorer award with 15 goals.

Following season, Junior moved to shores of Goa with Dempo SC in the quest for better adaptability with relatable Portuguese influenced culture Goan culture.But fate had other ideas, as Junior died after an on-field collision with Mohun Bagan keeper Subrata Paul in the final of the Federation Cup. The fateful incident happened in the 78th minute as Junior in his attempt to score his second goal, collided with an onrushing Subrata Paul in the box and never woke up.

Junior was declared dead on arrival and cardiac arrest was the reason mentioned.The fans were left in a grave shock and it was only left to contemplate what Junior might have achieved if he had a prolonged career but etched a memory with his simplicity off the field and scoring ability on the field in his brief career.