As the Talismanic Sunil Chhetri celebrates his 39th birthday, his remarkable journey through the world of football serves as an inspiration to every footballer in India. Like a fine wine that only gets better with time, Chhetri’s skills, leadership, and influence have grown exponentially, leaving an indelible mark in the history of Indian Football Team. Join us in celebrating the evergreen legend who continues to inspire and captivate the world of football with his timeless brilliance.
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Chhetri is the fourth-highest scorer in history of international football with 92 goals scored in 142 games for India. He only trails active players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in popularity. Wishes continue to pour in as the skipper turns a year older and wiser.
With India, he won the AFC Challenge Cup in 2008. With victories in the SAFF Championship in 2011, 2015, 2021, and 2023. He played the most significant role India becoming a dominant power in South Asian football. Additionally, Chhetri led India to three Nehru Cup victories in 2007; 2009; and 2012. He was a member of two Indian Intercontinental Cup-winning teams in 2018 and 2023. Chhetri also guided India to victory in the 2023 Tri-Nations Cup.
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Seven different times, in the 2007–11, 2013–14, 2017, 2018–19, and 2021–22 seasons, Chhetri has taken home the coveted All India Football Federation (AIFF) Player of the Year award. Additionally, in 2009, 2018 and 2019, he received the FPAI Indian Player of the Year award.
Chhetri has also received two significant government-sponsored athletic awards: the 2011 Arjuna Award and the 2021 Khel Ratna Award, which is the nation’s top sporting prize.
This Indian superstar will compete for India in the Asian Games, which will take place in China from September 23 to October 8. The Captain Chhetri will be under intense pressure to lead India to podium success. And will hoist the tricolour to a new height at the continental level.
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