Sunil Chhetri (born August 3, 1984 at Delhi, India) is an Indian professional football player. He plays in the Forward position and is known for his high work rate, ball control and shooting. Chhetri started his football career with the Delhi based City Club. Since then, he has represented Mohun Bagan & JCT FC. For the current season, he has signed with East Bengal Club. He was selected the AIFF Player of the Year 2007 for his excellent performances for his club and country.
Club career
After starting his career for the Delhi based City Club, Chhetri shifted to Mohun Bagan and remained there for three seasons. Subsequently, he moved to JCT FC and has impressed in both his stints. His most notable performance for a club till date was against Sao Paulo FC for JCT FC in the Super Soccer series in 2007. At the end of the 11th NFL, Chhetri was awarded the league's best player award as well as the best forward. He scored a total of 12 goals in the league.[2] For the current season, he has signed with East Bengal Club.
Sunil Chhetri in AFC challenge Cup 2008
International career
He has represented his national team India since 2004. Till date, his best performance for India has been in the final of the AFC Challenge Cup against Tajikistan, when he scored a hatrick.[3] He was selected the Indian player of 2007 and found his way in NDTV's list of India's memorable sporting moments of 2007 at number 3.
International goals
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 12 June 2005 Ayub Stadium, Quetta,Pakistan Pakistan 1–0 1–1 Friendly
2 17 August 2007 Ambedkar Stadium, Delhi, India Cambodia 4–0 6–0 Nehru Cup
3 17 August 2007 Ambedkar Stadium, Delhi, India Cambodia 5–0 6–0 Nehru Cup
4 23 August 2007 Ambedkar Stadium, Delhi, India Syria 1–0 2–3 Nehru Cup
5 26 August 2007 Ambedkar Stadium, Delhi, India Kyrgyzstan 2–0 3–0 Nehru Cup
6 8 October 2007 Saida International Stadium, Saida, Lebanon Lebanon 1–0 1–4 World Cup qualification
7 30 October 2007 Fatorda Stadium, Goa, India Lebanon 1–0 2–2 World Cup qualification
8 24 May 2008 Fatorda Stadium, Goa, India Chinese Taipei 2–0 3–0 Friendly
9 24 May 2008 Fatorda Stadium, Goa, India Chinese Taipei 3–0 3–0 Friendly
10 3 June 2008 Rasmee Dhandu Stadium, Malé, Maldives Nepal 3–0 4–0 SAFF Cup
11 11 June 2008 Rasmee Dhandu Stadium, Malé, Maldives Bhutan 1–1 2–1 SAFF Cup
12 7 August 2008 Gachibowli Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad, India Myanmar 1–0 1–0 AFC Challenge Cup
13 13 August 2008 Ambedkar Stadium, Delhi, India Tajikistan 1–0 4–1 AFC Challenge Cup
14 13 August 2008 Ambedkar Stadium, Delhi, India Tajikistan 3–0 4–1 AFC Challenge Cup
15 13 August 2008 Ambedkar Stadium, Delhi, India Tajikistan 4–1 4–1 AFC Challenge Cup
