Introduction
Sunil Chhetri is an Indian Professional Football Player, who plays as a forward player for Indian Super League club Bengaluru. Sunil Chhetri is the greatest of all time in India and is placed 4th in the world as the highest International Goal-Scorer. Sunil Chhetri is the all-time top goal-scorer and most-capped player for the India National Team. India’s Football Lovers know Sunil Chhetri as the greatest player for India and being compared with top Football Players. Sunil Chhetri started his Professional Football Career at Mohun Bagan in 2002 and later moved to JCT Club, where Chhetri scored 21 Goals in 48 games. Sunil Chhetri was part of the team in the 2004 Santosh Trophy but lost the games against Kerala in the quarter-finals, Sunil Chhetri scored 6 goals in the Tournament. Sunil Chhetri helped India win the Nehru Trophy multiple times, the SAFF Championship, and many other Cups. Sunil Chhetri was an AIFF Player of the Year for many years. FIFA placed Sunil Chhetri in third place in the active player’s list, of top international goal-scorers. FIFA Officially posts the picture of Ronaldo, Messi, and Sunil Chhetri on the Social Media handle X.
Sunil Chhetri’s Personal Life
Sunil Chhetri was born on 3 August 1984 in Secunderabad, India. Sunil Chettri’s father K.B. Chhetri was an Officer in the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers of the Indian Army and his Mother Sushila Chhetri played football for Nepal’s Women’s National Team, and Sunil’s father played football for the Indian Army Football Team. Sunil Chhetri’s most of time in childhood was spent in Darjeeling. Sunil Chhetri attended the Bahai School for his formal education in Darjeeling, Loyola School in Kolkata for higher studies, and graduated from Asutosh College in Kolkata, West Bengal. Chhetri started playing football at a young age, he participated in various tournaments. Sunil Chhetri Fluently speaks 5 languages, English, Hindi, Nepali, Kannada, and Bengali. Sunil Chhetri married his girlfriend Sonam Bhattacharya, daughter of Subrata Bhattacharya, An Ex. International Football Player. The couple had a newborn child on 31 August 2023, a son named Dhruv. Sunil Chhetri announced his retirement from International Football on 06 June 2024 against Kuwait. Sunil Chhetri doesn’t disclose his personal life too much.
Sunil Chhetri’s Career
Sunil Chhetri started playing tournaments in childhood and started his career with city club Delhi, which was the local club of Delhi. Chhetri joined in the 2001-2002 season, where Chhetri played 2002 Durand Club and played 4 matches and scored a goal. Sunil Chhetri got recognition from Mohun Bagan and called for trails in Kolkata. Chhetri started his Professional journey with Mohun Bagan Club of the National Football League in 2002. In the 2002-2003 season, Chhetri scored 4 goals, and Mohun Bagan was in the 7th place in the season. In 2004-2005, Chhetri scored Hatrick of goals against Tollygunge Agragami, which Mohun Bagan Club won by 4-0.
Chhetri signed in 2005 with JCT, In the first season 3 goals, later in the Santosh trophy 2006 tournament, Chhetri scored 2 hattrick against Odisha, and Railways, but couldn’t help Delhi win.
Then in 2006-2007, Chhetri scored 11 goals for JCT in the Tournament and finished in 2nd place after Dempo. In 2007, Chhetri debuted for the I-League against his former team Mohun Bagan by 2-1. Sunil Chhetri was awarded for excellent form and performances for the club and country, “AIFF Player Of The Year Award” in 2007. In 2008, Chhetri got offers from foreign clubs but did not work. In 2008, Chhetri signed a contract with East Bengal Club, where he scored a goal, and won the game by 3-1. Later in 2009, Chhetri signed a contract for 2 years with Dempo. Sunil Chhetri made his debut for Dempo against Air India in the Durand Cup Fixture, scoring a penalty in a 4-1 win. Sunil Chhetri regularly tried to sign with foreign clubs, Chhetri gave many trials, got selected, and signed 3 years contract with Queen’s Park Rangers Club. British Government denied the work permit of Sunil Chhetri. Sunil Chhetri stated that it is not the end of the world, I will continue to do hard work for my Country and Dempo Club. In 2010, Chhetri signed a contract with the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer, Sunil Chhetri was the first Indian player to play in MLS, Chhetri left the club officially in 2011. Sunil Chhetri then signed with other clubs for some time, Chirag United, Mohun Bagan, and Sporting CP B. Sunil Chhetri’s Career was still trying hard to get stable in any team, Sunil Chhetri signed with Bengaluru in the 2014-2015 season, left in 2015, joined Mumbai City Club, and Again signed with Bengaluru in 2015. Sunil Chhetri has been with the same Bengaluru Club since 2017. Sunil Chhetri’s International Career was very successful, Sunil Chhetri is the only Indian in the top 10 International Goal-Scorer. During his international career, he Won multiple Trophies, and Cups named Nehru Cup 2007, AFC Challenge Cup 2008, Nehru Cup 2009, Nehru Cup 2012, AAFC Championships 2011, SAFF Championships in 2015, SAFF Championship in 2021, and 2023 SAFF Championship, and a record of 7 Times “AIFF Player Of The Year” in years 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018-19, and 2021-22. Sunil Chhetri was Awarded with Arjuna Award in 2011 for his achievements in sports, and In 2019, Sunil Chhetri was Awarded with Padma Shri Award, Chhetri Received the Khel Ratana Award in 2021, and Sunil Chhetri made it possible, to become 3rd active player to score highest goals in the world. Sunil Chhetri retired from International Football on 6 June 2024.
Sunil Chhetri’s Net Worth
Sunil Chhetri is one of the best Football Players in the World. Sunil Chhetri’s Net Worth in 2024 is $1 Million. Sunil Chhetri earns an income of Rs.7-8 Lakh every month from salary, endorsement, and investment. Sunil Chhetri is endorsed with brands ACwO FwIT Smartwatches, Puma, Oppo, VUSport, Pintola, and more.
Sunil Chhetri’s Car Collection
Sunil Chhetri has a good and decent car collection. Sunil Chhetri owns the best cars in India. Sunil Chhetri owns an Audi A6 costs around Rs.56 Lakh, a Toyota Fortuner costs around Rs.55 Lakh, a Kia Seltos costs around Rs.16 Lakh, a Mahindra Scorpio costs around Rs.18 Lakh.
