| Player Name | Sunil Chhetri |
| Current Team | Bengaluru FC |
| Country | India |
| DOB | 03.08.1984 |
| Age | 40 |
| Playing Position | Forward |
| Birth Place | Secunderabad |
| Height | 5ft 7-inch |
| Role in Team | Captain |
Career Brief
Sunil Chhetri, captain of the Indian national team, is an Indian professional footballer who was born on August 3, 1984, in Secunderabad, India. He is a striker for the Indian national team and Bengaluru FC, an Indian club. He holds the record for most caps (150) and goals (94) scored for the India national team. Chhetri began his professional career at Mohun Bagan in 2002. He later played for JCT, the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer. Chhetri was signed by Mumbai City for Rs. 1.2 crores during the 2015 Indian Super League auctions, making him the most expensive Indian player. With Bengaluru, Chhetri thrived as he lifted trophies including I-League (2014, 2016), ISL (2019), and Super Cup (2018).
Transfer History
- Chhetri began his club career with Mohun Bagan in 2002, and after three years, he moved to JCT, where he scored 21 goals in 48 games, the most for any side in his career.
- He became the third player from the subcontinent to sign with the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer in 2010.
- Before returning to India, he played for Chirag United and Mohun Bagan. Chhetri was signed by Sporting Clube de Portugal of the Primeira Liga and played for the club’s reserve team.
- He also played in the Indian Super League for Mumbai City FC before joining Bengaluru FC on loan in 2015.
- Chhetri then signed a long-term contract with the club and has been a mainstay ever since.
Sunil Chhetri Journey
On March 30, 2004, Chhetri made his debut for the Indian U-20 team in a 1-0 victory over the Pakistan U-23 team at the 2004 SAF Games in Pakistan. In Chhetri’s first international tournament, the 2007 Nehru Cup, India defeated Cambodia 6-0, with Chhetri scoring two goals. Chhetri rose to prominence and made a name for himself with the national team. He assisted India in winning the Nehru Cup three times in 2007, 2009, and 2012, as well as the SAFF Championship in 2011.
He was also one of India’s best players during the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup, helping India win the tournament. In the process, the team qualified for their first AFC Asian Cup in 27 years. With two goals in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, he led India in scoring during their brief campaign.
Chhetri was named national team captain for the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualification tournament in Malaysia. After taking the captaincy, he scored 21 goals and helped his team win numerous titles. In addition, Chhetri has been named AIFF Player of the Year five times, in 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014, and 2017. With 56 goals in 97 games.
Chhetri began his club career in 2002 with Mohun Bagan. Three years later, he transferred to JCT, where he scored 21 goals in 48 games—the highest of any team’s history. When he signed with the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer in 2010, he became the third player from the Indian subcontinent to play abroad.
He played for Mohun Bagan and Chirag United before returning to his own country. Chhetri played for the club’s reserve team after being recruited by Sporting Clube de Portugal of the Primeira Liga. In the Indian Super League, he also played for Mumbai City FC and Bengaluru FC.
Sunil Chhetri Technique
Sunil Chhetri is renowned for his leadership, teamwork, and link-up play. In his club football, Sunil typically fills in for and assists his foreign center forward. Nonetheless, he typically plays center forward for the national team, which has allowed him to function as a finisher and score 94 goals from 150 appearances, a better goals-per-game ratio than his club football career.
Sunil Chhetri Net worth
Sunil Chhetri makes up to 8–10 lakh a match when competing for Bengaluru FC in the ISL, depending on the game. This calculator estimates that he makes between 80 lakh and 1 crore per year.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was hosted in Russia, and the Chettri participated in the KIA’s official match ball-carrying project.
One of the most well-known German sports brands in the world, Puma, has a collaboration with Chettri. In an initial, three-year deal, Puma became the leading sponsor of Chettri in December 2019.
Moreover, twelfth man, “a football-only,” an online fantasy gaming service from NXGn Sports Interactive, promotes him. He agreed to this contract in May 2020.
With his family, Sunil Chhetri resides in a breathtaking and opulent farmhouse in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Sunil Chhetri has just one high-end vehicle, an Audi A6. He also owns motorcycles and several high-end vehicles, including Toyota Fortuner, Kia Seltos, Mahindra Scorpio, Maruti, and Suzuki SX4.
Records/ Achievement
Player Records
- First Indian player to have played in three different continents
- Most goals by an Indian in AFC Competitions
- Most hat-tricks by an Indian in Indian Super League
- First Indian player to score a hat-trick in Indian Super League
- Highest Indian goal scorer in Indian Super League
- Highest Indian goal scorer in I-League
- AIFF Player of the Year for a record seven times
- Most hat-tricks for India
- Most appearances for India (150)
- Highest international goals by an Indian (94)
- First Footballer to receive Khel Ratna Award
Sunil Chhetri News
FAQ’s
What is special about Sunil Chhetri?
A record six-time All India Football Federation (AIFF) Player of the Year, Sunil Chhetri is still going strong for Bengaluru FC and the Indian football team.
What is the rank of Sunil Chhetri in the world?
Sunil Chhetri is ranked fourth overall and third in the all-time scorers’ list.
What is Sunil Chhetri popularly known as?
Sunil Chhetri is known as “Captain Fantastic”.
How many goals did Sunil Chhetri score for India?
Sunil Chhetri has scored 94 goals for India. He is the third-highest international goalscorer after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
