Sunil Chhetri

OTHER PROFESSIONAL :

2009-2010: Moved to Dempo SC on a two-year contract which allows him to trial with overseas clubs. Move to Queens Park Rangers in England cancelled due to a rejected work permit.

2008-2009: Scored 7 goals in 14 appearances for Kingfisher East Bengal FC.

2005-2008: Moved to JCT FC, scoring 20 goals in 48 appearances over three season with the team.

2002-2005: Made 18 appearances, scoring eight goals for Mohun Bagan, one of the most successful clubs in Indian soccer.

NATIONAL TEAM: Capped 35 times by the Indian National Team, scoring 16 goals. Scored a hat trick in the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup final, qualifying India for the 2011 Asian Cup for the first time in 24 years.

PERSONAL: Mother was a former member of the Nepal Women's National Soccer Team. Has a sister who is 23 years old. Enjoys playing Playstation in his free time, especially FIFA. He also likes going to movies, and enjoys going driving to relieve stress.