Sunil Chhetri: Biography, Age, Records, Height, Achievements, Family, Net Worth and Records

Sunil Chhetri is a forward-playing professional footballer from India who also serves as captain of Bengaluru FC of the Indian Super League. He is revered as the greatest Indian footballer of all time and is known for his leadership, teamwork, and link-up play.

Only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have scored more goals for their respective countries than he does. With 84 goals in 131 appearances to date, he is also the player with the most caps and top goalscorer for the Indian national team overall.

Sunil Chhetri Biography:

1. Full Name: Sunil Chhetri
2. Ring Name/Nick Name: Sunil Chhetri
3. Other/Nickname: Captain Fantastic
4. Profession: Professional Football Player
5. Famous for: Leading the Indian national football team and his prolific goal-scoring record
6. Net Worth: 1 Million USD (Approx Rs. 7 Crore)
7. Instagram Handle: @chetri_sunil11
8. Twitter Handle: @chetrisunil11

Sunil Chhetri Physical Status:

1. Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 meters)
2. Weight: Approximately 70 kilograms
3. Eye Colour: Dark Brown
4. Hair Colour: Black

Sunil Chhetri Personal Life:

1. Date of Birth: August 3, 1984 Place of Birth: Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
2. Nationality: Indian
3. Hometown: New Delhi, India
4. School: Modern School, New Delhi
5. College: Not applicable (Chhetri pursued a career in football at an early age)
6. Hobbies: Playing football, reading, and watching movies

Sunil Chhetri Family:

1. Marital Status: Married
2. Wife Name: Sonam Bhattacharya
3. Father: K.B. Chhetri
4. Mother: Sushila Chhetri
5. Brother: Not available
6. Sister: Not available
7. Religion: Hinduism

Sunil Chhetri Records:

• Indian player who was the first to compete on three different continents
• Indian player with the most goals in AFC competitions
• Indian Super League player with the most hat-tricks
• The first Indian to score three goals in the Indian Super League
• highest-scoring Indian in the Indian Super League
• I-League’s leading scorer from India
• AIFF Player of the Year seven times in a row
• India has the most hat tricks.
• India’s most appearances
• highest achievements by an Indian abroad
• Footballer who won the Khel Ratna Award for the first time

Sunil Chhetri Awards and Achievements

Here are some lesser-known facts about Sunil Chhetri:

• Sunil Chhetri holds the record for scoring the second-highest number of international goals among active players, surpassing global football icons.
• He is often regarded as the “Lionel Messi of Indian football” due to his exceptional skills and influence on the game.
• Chhetri is actively involved in philanthropy and supports various charitable initiatives.
• Despite facing challenges in his early career, Chhetri’s determination and perseverance have earned him respect and admiration from fans worldwide.
• He has been a vocal advocate for the growth and development of football in India, aiming to raise the country’s international profile in the sport.