Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, former footballer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/12/1976 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Latest News about Kalyan Chaubey
Kalyan Chaubey said India withdrew from the FIFA ASEAN Cup because it conflicted with the scheduled Brazil friendly in October. He added that there were also technical issues with the tournament window and that FIFA had been informed of the decision.
Chaubey urged Tata Group to reconsider Jamshedpur FC's exit from the Indian Super League for the 2026-27 season. He said AIFF would welcome any suggestion to keep the club involved in senior top-tier football.
Chaubey confirmed discussions with the West Bengal government about organizing the India vs Brazil friendly in Kolkata. The match was announced for October 3, 2026, and the talks focused on ensuring smooth arrangements for the event.
Chaubey said AIFF would investigate allegations of financial and compliance irregularities involving Diamond Harbour FC. He made the remarks while also highlighting the importance of stronger cooperation between the Centre and the state to promote sports in West Bengal.
AIFF secretary M. Satyanarayanan publicly rejected corruption allegations against Chaubey, saying no concrete evidence had been found. The statement was made amid growing scrutiny over governance issues within the federation.
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Bio/Wiki
| Kalyan Chaubey is an Indian politician of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a former professional football goalkeeper. | |
| He is the current President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), elected in 2022. | |
| He is a qualified AFC-certified football coach. | |
| He authored the book 'Immature' on Indian football. | |
| He became the first former Indian footballer to be elected AIFF President since independence. | |
| His net worth was approximately Rs 33,859,321 as of 2021. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Tata Workers Union High School Kadma |
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| College/University | Tata Football Academy |
| Educational Qualification | Master of Football |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Address | Flat No. 10 N, 82, Ultadanga Main Road, Kolkata 700067, West Bengal |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 2004 |
Family
| Wife | Sohini Chaubey (director of Mohun Bagan Football Club) | ||||
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| Children | Aishani Chaubey | ||||
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| Siblings | Bulbuli Panja (younger, actress) |
Career
| Football |
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| Politics |
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| AIFF Leadership |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/kalyanchaubey/ | |
| https://x.com/kalyanchaubey | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalyan-chaubey-81644a96 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kalyan Chaubey became the President of AIFF in 2022. | |
| 2. He represented India's national football team as a goalkeeper. | |
| 3. Kalyan Chaubey has had a career playing for different football clubs. | |
| 4. He is recognized as a certified football coach. | |
| 5. He was a Tata Football Academy graduate and won the Indian Goalkeeper of the Year award twice (1997-98 and 2001-02). | |
| 6. He was part of the Indian squad that won the SAFF Cup between 1999 and 2006. | |
| 7. He had a brief modeling career post-football. | |
| 8. He trialed with two German second division clubs. | |
| 9. He authored the book 'Immature' on Indian football. | |
| 10. He became the first former Indian footballer to be elected AIFF President since independence. |