Nicodeme Boucher

Aged 20, the Senegalese striker signed for FC Bourges, a team that oscillated between the French second and third divisions at the time.[5] Then, Boucher moved to Vierzon FC, a club within the French fourth tier.[5] Following a one-year spell at Kaizer Chiefs, Boucher was contacted by an agent who offered him a club in Reunion, US Possession[5] where he scored 18 goals on average each season.[6]

After spending four seasons with US Possession, he trialed with Tiong Bahru F.C. at the end of 1996. Dutch coach Robert Alberts decided to sign the then 28-year old, who responded with 5 goals in 4 games and double figures by the end of the season.[6] Soon, however, the forward returned to Reunion Island for "personal reasons" in 1998.[6] Eventually, Tohari Paijan, the new Tanjong Pagar United coach, went to Reunion Island which induced Boucher to return mid-season.[6] Throughout the remainder of the season, he scored 11 goals which catapulted the Jaguars to a Singapore Cup and Singapore FA Cup double.[6] In 1999, Boucher rejoined US Possession but returned to Tanjong Pagar and formed a so-called 'Twin Tower' attacking partnership with countryman Boubacar Seck, scoring 11 goals in 13 appearances.[6] However, his time at Tanjong Pagar would be hampered by a fight with Warriors FC player Tan Kim Leng which led to one-year ban from playing in Singapore.[6] Instead, the attacker was snapped up by SS Saint-Louisienne, winning the 2001 and 2002 Reunion Premier League titles as well as participating in the 2002 and 2003 CAF Champions League campaigns with the club.[6] At the age of 37, Boucher made one final return to Tanjong Pagar,[7][8] netting one goal. On account of knee injury,[9] he was released after a few months[10] and spent some time recovering,[11] followed by a four-season spell with AC Excelsior.[6]