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get to know india's football icon: sunil chhetri

By Pranoti K

July 6, 2023

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Khelratna Award

He is the only football player to have received a Khel Ratna Award. He received the notable award in year 2021.

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Most Appearances

Sunil Chhetri is the most-capped football player in India. His career started in 2005 against Pakistan, and he has over 140 appearances for India

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Highest  Goal Scorer!

Chhetri is the third-highest active goalscorer in the world!

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Multiple Award Winner

He has won the AIFF Player of the Year award seven times

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Love Story!

Sonam Bhattacharya, Chhetri’s wife, was the daughter of his coach, Subrata Bhattacharya. Having fallen in love with his coach’s daughter, Chhetri dated his lady love for over a decade before marrying her.

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