Sunil Chhetri Indian Footballer Born 1984 in Secunderabad
Sunil Chhetri · association football player · Indian
Biography
Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri was born on 3 August 1984 in Secunderabad. His club career on record includes India men's national football team (2005–) and Mumbai City FC (2016–).
Early life
He studied at Asutosh College and University of Calcutta.
Career
He is registered as a forward. He started out at Mohun Bagan AC in 2002, according to the records. Beyond Mohun Bagan AC, he has played for India men's national football team, Mumbai City FC and JCT FC. Mohun Bagan AC is where he stayed longest, 2002 to 2005. At India men's national football team (2005–), his team-mates on record include Gurpreet Singh Sandhu. Sporting CP B team-mates from the same years include Santiago Arias.
Recognition
Sunil Chhetri received an Arjuna Award in 2011. Further recognition came with the Padma Shri in sports (2019) and the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in Sports and Games (2021). Altogether, 3 wins are listed.
Teams
14 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2002–2005 | Mohun Bagan AC | Forward |
| 2005– | India men's national football team | Forward |
| 2005–2008 | JCT FC | Forward |
| 2008–2009 | East Bengal Club | Forward |
| 2009–2010 | Dempo S.C. | Forward |
| 2010 | Sporting Kansas City | Forward |
| 2011–2012 | Mohun Bagan AC | Forward |
| 2011 | Prayag United S.C. | Forward |
| 2012–2013 | Sporting CP B | Forward |
| 2013–2015 | Bengaluru FC | Forward |
| 2013 | Churchill Brothers S.C. | Forward |
| 2015 | Mumbai City FC | Forward |
| 2016 | Bengaluru FC | Forward |
| 2016– | Mumbai City FC | Forward |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in Sports and Games | Won | |
| 2019 | Padma Shri in sports | Won | |
| 2011 | Arjuna Award | Won |
Personal life
He studied at Asutosh College and University of Calcutta.
Sunil Chhetri on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 8.6M @chetri_sunil11
- Engagement rate
- 3.27% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 282,178
- Average comments
- 609 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Sunil Chhetri Photos
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Photo: Government of Odisha · CC BY 4.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Sunil Chhetri?
Sunil Chhetri is 42 years old, born on 3 August 1984 in Secunderabad.
What is Sunil Chhetri known for?
Sunil Chhetri is a forward who has played for India men's national football team and Mumbai City FC.
How tall is Sunil Chhetri?
Sunil Chhetri is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What is Sunil Chhetri’s nationality?
Sunil Chhetri is Indian, born in Secunderabad.
Has Sunil Chhetri won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in Sports and Games (2021).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q561004), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: goal.com · CC BY 3.0
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