Sunil Chhetri's records and achievements

football By: ivy sarkar

All-time top goal scorer for Indian national team

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Highest goal scorer in Indian professional football leagues.

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Sunil was awarded SAFF championship player of the tournament in 2011

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Five times AIFF player of the year: 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017

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He ranked among the highest number of goal scores in international matches along with Ronalda and Messi

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In 2011, he was awarded Arjuna Award for his contribution to football

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He has a total of 19 goals in the AFC cup and AFC Champions Qualifiers

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Highest Indian goal scorer in NFL/ I-League history with 90 goals

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