| Football | | Professional Debut | 2002 for Mohun Bagan |
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| Retirement | Retired from international football after his final match against Kuwait on 06/06/2024 |
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| Jersey Number | 11 |
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| Position | Striker, Centre-forward |
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| Mentor | Subroto Bhattacharya |
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| Records (main ones)/Achievements | - Chhetri signed for JCT (Jagatjit Cotton & Textile Football Club), in Santosh Trophy, Chhetri scored two hat-tricks for Delhi in the group stages against both Orissa and Railways.
- Chhetri scored 11 goals for JCT during the 2006-07 season and the club finished in second place, behind Dempo.
- In the very first season of Hero I-League 2007, Chhetri scored seven goals as JCT finished the season in third place.
- In December 2007, Chhetri carried off the AIFF Player of the Year award for 2007 for his excellent performances for his club and country. Even later he has been given AIFF player of the year award in 2011, 2013 and 2014.
- In 2009, he won the FPAI Indian Player of the Year award.
- In 2011, he was named 'The Player of the Tournament' in SAFF Championship for scoring 13 goals.
- In the 2013-14 season, Chhetri scored 14 goals and 7 assist in 23 appearances in the season, Chhetri led Bengaluru FC to their first ever I-League title in its debut season.
- Chhetri has been the top goal scorer for Indian Football Team scoring 53 goals in 93 appearances.
- He is the all-time top scorer in Indian Super League history.
- He is the most-capped player and all-time top goalscorer for the India national team.
- He is the fourth-highest international goalscorer of all time.
- Led India to victory in the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup, qualifying for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup.
- Helped India win the Nehru Cup in 2007, 2009, 2012; SAFF Championship in 2011, 2015, 2021, 2023.
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| Awards | - 2021: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
- 2011: Arjuna Award
- 2019: Padma Shri
- AIFF Player of the Year (6 times)
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| Career Turning Point | In the Nehru Cup 2007, when he became the top goal scorer for India scoring four goals and helping India win the title. |
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| Current Club | Bengaluru FC |
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