Sunil Chhetri born 3 August 1984
Sunil Chhetri is an Indian professional footballer and his journey of achievements. He is also the 3rd highest international goal scorer among active players like Magician Messi and Rocket Ronaldo.
First Indian player to have played in three different Continents.
He is the only Indian player to play on three different Continents He has played in Asia, Europe (Sporting Club de Portugal), and North America (Kansas City Wizards).
Most goals by an Indian in AFC Competitions
He has scored a total of 19 goals in the AFC Cup and AFC Champions qualifiers, the most by an Indian player. He has appeared in 31 AFC Cup matches and two AFC Champions League (ACL) qualifying games for Churchill Brothers and Bengaluru FC.
Most hat-tricks by an Indian in ISL
He has scored two hat-tricks in the Indian Super League (ISL) so far, the most by an Indian player. His first hat-trick was against NorthEast United in 2015 and the second one was against FC Pune City, playing for Bengaluru FC during the 2017-18 season. The Blues had won the tie 3-1.
First Indian player to score a hat-trick in ISL
He was the first-ever Indian player to score a hat-trick in the Indian Super League (ISL). He achieved the feat in 2015 while playing for Mumbai City FC. His first ISL hat trick came against North East United which the Islanders won 5-1.
Highest Indian goal scorer in ISL
He is the all-time highest Indian goal scorer in the Indian Super League (ISL) and the second-highest goal scorer overall in the league's history with 47 goals. Former Chennaiyin FC striker Jeje Lalpekhlua is the second-highest Indian goal scorer with 24 goals in 76 matches.
Highest Indian goal scorer in I-League
He is the all-time highest Indian goal scorer in National Football League (NFL)/I-League history with 90 goals. The striker has played for Mohun Bagan, JCT FC, Dempo SC, United Sports Club, and Bengaluru FC. The second-highest Indian scorer is Bhaichung Bhutia with 89 goals.
Most hat-tricks for India
Along with most international caps and goals, he has also netted the most number of hat-tricks in international football, three. His first-ever hat trick was against Tajikistan in the AFC Challenge Cup final in 2008 which India won 4-1. The second one came against Vietnam in an international friendly match in which India won 3-1 and the last one was against Chinese Taipei in the Intercontinental Cup in 2018. India won the tie 5-0
Most appearances for India
The Indian football team skipper has also appeared in the most number of international matches, 117 so far. Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia is a close second to him with 107 caps.
Highest international goals by an Indian
He is the highest Indian goal scorer in international football with 74 goals in 117 international matches. The Indian striker is also the second-highest active goal scorer in world football after Cristiano Ronaldo (103).
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