Sunil Chhetri: A glorious international career at a glance
Born: August 3, 1984
Debut on June 12, 2005: vs Pakistan (Quetta)
Matches played: 150 (captain in 87 matches)
Goals scored: 94 (Top goalscorer for India)
Trophies Won–
- Jawaharlal Nehru Cup in 2007, 2009 and 2012
- AFC Challenge Cup in 2008
- Hero Intercontinental Cup in 2018 and 2023
- Hero Tri-Nation Cup in 2017 and 2023
- SAFF Cup in 2011, 2015, 2021 and 2023
Achievements–
- First Indian to score 50 international goals
- Scored four hat-tricks for India. Vs Tajikistan in the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup Final at New Delhi; Vs Vietnam in 2010 Friendly at Pune; Vs Chinese Taipei in 2018 Intercontinental Cup at Mumbai; Vs Pakistan in 2023 SAFF Cup
- Only Indian to score a hat-trick in the final of an International Tournament – AFC Challenge Cup at New Delhi – 2008
- Scored in three finals of the SAFF Cup 2011, 2015-16 and 2021
- Scored at least one goal in his first, 25th, 50th, 75th, 100th, 125th and 150th matches
Awards–
- Arjuna in 2011
- Padma Shri in 2019
- Khel Ratna in 2021
- Asian Icon by the AFC in 2018
- AIFF Player of the Year in 2007, 2011, 2013,2014, 2017, 2019
- FPAI Player of the Year in 2009 and 2018
- AFC Challenge Cup Most Valuable Player in 2008
- SAFF Player of the Tournament in 2011
- Hero of the Intercontinental Cup in 2018
(Stats by Gautam Roy)
Also Read: Big brother, wonderful human being, the GOAT: Chhetri an inspiration to teammates
Also Read: A beautiful dream will come to an end on June 6, says Sunil Chhetri
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