Rangers legend Nacho Novo finished his playing career off in the Irish League with Glentoran, scoring three times in the 2016/17 Danske Bank Premiership campaign. He was born in Spain and did play once for the Galicia national team, scoring two goals in a friendly against Iran. Spain are also represented by Mikel Suarez, who played for Crusaders and Carrick Rangers.Rangers legend Nacho Novo finished his playing career off in the Irish League with Glentoran, scoring three times in the 2016/17 Danske Bank Premiership campaign. He was born in Spain and did play once for the Galicia national team, scoring two goals in a friendly against Iran. Spain are also represented by Mikel Suarez, who played for Crusaders and Carrick Rangers.
Rangers legend Nacho Novo finished his playing career off in the Irish League with Glentoran, scoring three times in the 2016/17 Danske Bank Premiership campaign. He was born in Spain and did play once for the Galicia national team, scoring two goals in a friendly against Iran. Spain are also represented by Mikel Suarez, who played for Crusaders and Carrick Rangers.

GALLERY: From Brazil to Bermuda - 11 different nations that have been represented in the Danske Bank Premiership

With international fixtures taking place this week, including Northern Ireland’s Euro 2024 qualifying double header against San Marino and Finland, it provides a great opportunity to look back at a host of nations that have been represented here in the Danske Bank Premiership.
By Johnny Morton
Published 22nd Mar 2023, 15:07 BST
Updated 22nd Mar 2023, 15:14 BST

From Brazil to Bermuda and Spain to New Zealand, players from all over the world have played in the Irish League and made an impact on local football – here are 11 examples.

Glentoran made a headline move by bringing in former Newcastle midfielder Gael Bigirimana in August 2020. He spent two years at The Oval and has played for Burundi on 16 occasions

9. Burundi

Glentoran made a headline move by bringing in former Newcastle midfielder Gael Bigirimana in August 2020. He spent two years at The Oval and has played for Burundi on 16 occasions Photo: Presseye

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Dutchman Elvio Van Overbeek celebrates scoring for Glentoran against Linfield. He represented the Netherlands from U18 right through to U21 level

10. Netherlands

Dutchman Elvio Van Overbeek celebrates scoring for Glentoran against Linfield. He represented the Netherlands from U18 right through to U21 level Photo: Presseye

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Yohann Lacroix started his career with Lille and ended up in Northern Ireland with Crusaders in 2013. He also enjoyed a loan spell with Ballymena United and now works for the International Olympic Committee

11. France

Yohann Lacroix started his career with Lille and ended up in Northern Ireland with Crusaders in 2013. He also enjoyed a loan spell with Ballymena United and now works for the International Olympic Committee Photo: Presseye

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