All you need to know about Uruguay head coach Diego Forlan, who played for Mumbai City FC in ISL

Diego Forlan is returning to India a decade after his Indian Super League (ISL) stint, but this time in the dugout. The Uruguay legend is currently the head coach of the country's senior national team and will lead La Celeste against India in an international friendly in Kolkata on Tuesday.

The fixture has an additional Indian connection because Forlan spent the 2016 ISL season with Mumbai City FC.The former striker joined the Islanders as their marquee player at the age of 37, arriving in India after a distinguished career in Europe and South America.

Forlan's playing careerBorn in Montevideo on 19 May, 1979, Forlan began his senior career with Argentine club Independiente before moving to Manchester United in 2002. He subsequently established himself in Spain with Villarreal and Atlético Madrid, winning the Pichichi Trophy twice and the European Golden Shoe during his time in LaLiga. He also played for Inter Milan, Internacional, Cerezo Osaka and Peñarol before joining Mumbai City.

Forlan was one of Uruguay's leading players for more than a decade. He made his international debut against Saudi Arabia on 27 March, 2002, and eventually earned 112 caps, scoring 36 goals. He represented Uruguay at three FIFA World Cups — 2002, 2010 and 2014 — and was part of the team that won the 2011 Copa América.