Sunil Chhetri is a well-known Indian Football Player from Secunderabad, Telangana, India. His nick name is Bhai. Currently he is the Captain of Indian Soccer Team.
He played as a left winger in his club football but he plays as a center football in national team.
Recently there is an issue raised against him that the Governer of Manipur La Ganessan was pushing him aside and it gone viral in social medias.
Sunil Chhetri Profile
Full name | Sunil Chhetri |
Date of birth | 3 August 1984 |
Age | 38 |
Place of birth | Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh |
Residence | Telangana, India |
Profession | Indian Professional Footballer |
Position(s) | Striker, Centre – Forward |
Parents | KB Chhetri & Sushila Chhetri |
Nationality | India |
Professional Debut | 2002 for Mohun Bagan |
Current team | Bengaluru |
Jersey Number | 11 |
Net Worth | 70 million |
Height | 1.70 m |
Weight | 62 kg |
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Records, Stats and more
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2002–2005 | Mohun Bagan | 18 | -8 |
2005–2008 | JCT | 48 | -21 |
2008–2009 | East Bengal | 17 | -9 |
2009–2010 | Dempo | 13 | -8 |
2010 | Kansas City Wizards | 0 | 0 |
2011 | Chirag United | 7 | -7 |
2011–2012 | Mohun Bagan | 14 | -8 |
2012–2013 | Sporting CP B | 3 | 0 |
2013 | Churchill Brothers (loan) | 8 | -4 |
2013–2015 | Bengaluru | 43 | -16 |
2015 | Mumbai City | 11 | -7 |
2016 | Bengaluru (loan) | 14 | -5 |
2016 | Mumbai City (loan) | 6 | 0 |
2016 | Bengaluru | 113 | -51 |
2004 | India U20 | 3 | -2 |
2006–2007 | India U23 | 2 | 0 |
2005 | India | 130 | (84 |
Sunil Chhetri Biography, Family, Wife and more
Sunil Chhetri was born on 3rd August 1984 in Secunderabad, Telangana, India. He is 38 years old now. His birth sign is Leo. He belongs to Hindu religion.
His father is K B Chhetri, an army man and sports lover too. His mother is Sushila Chhetri and she had played for the Nepal National Football team. He has a sister named Bandana Chhetri.
Education and Qualification
Sunil Chhetri completed schooling from Bahai School, Gangtok, Sikkim. He gained college education from Asutosh College in Kolkata.
Career Path
Sunil Chhetri began his football career in 2002 at Mohun Bagan and performed his best. Later he moved to JCT and played 48 games and scored 21 goals.
He became part of the Santhosh Trophy’s 59th edition play it held at Delhi. After that he moved to Kansas City Wizards in 2010 and signed for Major Soccer League.
After that Sunil Chhetri played his best for most clubs and achieved many honors and recognitions. He is the brand ambassador of Homegrown superfood brand Pintola.
Clubs
In 2002-2003, 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 National Football League, Sunil Chhetri played for Mohun Bagan club. From 2005-2008 he participated for the club JCT and palyed for I-League and National Football League.
In 2008-2009 I-League he played for the club East Bengal. From 2009-2010 onwards he played for the clubs like Dempo, Kansas City Wizards, Chirag United, Sporting CP B, Churchill Brothers, Mumbai City and Bengaluru.
Honours and Recognitions
Sunil Chhetri won the AFC Challenge Cup in 2008 and achieved the SAFF Championship during the years 2011, 2015 and 2021.
He became runner-up in the years 2008 and 2013, and he won the Nehru Cup in 2007, 2009 and 2012. In 2019 he procured the International Cup in 2018 and King’s Cup .
Sunil Chhetri Favorites
Sunil Chhetri’s favorite actor is Shah Rukh Khan and actress is Konkana Sen. His favorite footballer is Lionel Messi and David Villa. His favorite cricketer is Sachin Tendulkar.
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