Sunil Chettri needs no introduction. He is arguably India's greatest ever football player and a role model of an athlete who has a down to Earth personality and a hardworking nature; no wonder he is so likeable. As a footballer, he is often the difference maker for the team and will go down as one of India's best professional sports players of all time. Pictures Courtesy/Official Instagram account of Sunil Chhetri
Updated On: 2022-08-03 09:03 AM IST
Chhetri started his professional career at the historic Mohun Bagan football club. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Sunil Chhetri
Chhetri remains one of the only Indian footballers to play abroad, having represented Sporting CP's B team in Portugal as well as the MLS side Kansas City Wizards. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Sunil Chhetri
Sunil Chhetri soon went on to become the face of Bengaluru FC in the ISL and has played in 114 ISL matches during which he has scored 51 goals to go with 10 assists. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Sunil Chhetri
The Indian captain's incredible footballing achievements have led to him winning the Arjuna Award, Khel Ratna Award and the Padma Shri. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Sunil Chhetri
Chhetri is married to Sonam Bhattacharya. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Sunil Chhetri
Sonam is the daughter of Chhetri's former Mohun Bagan coach Subrata Bhattacharya. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Sunil Chhetri
Sunil is ranked 6th in the list of all time international goal-scorers. He has scored 84 goals in 125 games for India. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Sunil Chhetri
Chhetri's mother Sushila was also a professional footballer who played for the Nepal national team. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Sunil Chhetri
