Sunil Chhetri, the captain of the Indian national football team, continues to shine brightly even at the age of 38, despite a remarkable two-decade-long career in Indian football. The star player for Bengaluru FC has no plans of retiring anytime soon and is gearing up for another successful season both at the club and national levels.
Since making his debut in 2002, Chhetri has experienced many highs and lows in Indian football. Sunil Chhetri has achieved great success in the country and has witnessed the significant changes that have taken place over the past twenty years.
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In an interview with Sportstar, Bengaluru FC’s captain shared his observations about the transformation that has occurred in Indian club football. He highlighted the role of the Indian Super League (ISL) in promoting the culture of club football in the country.
Sunil Chhetri as a Footballer:
Sunil Chhetri thinks there’s more work to do to make football better. He wants to see 20 teams in both ISL and I-League so more good players can show their skills. He says places like Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Andamans, Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, and Delhi should join in too.
Sunil Chhetri also talked about helping young players get better. He mentioned two places, Reliance Foundation and Bengaluru FC’s center in Bellary, that are doing a good job. He said clubs should help players grow and play for them, so they stay loyal and clubs don’t need to spend lots of money.
Sunil Chhetri also talked about players who were born in other countries but play for India. He thinks it’s okay for a little while, but he wants more focus on Indian players. Sunil Chhetri wants us to grow our own talent so we can be strong in the future.
Sunil Chhetri’s insights reflect his deep commitment to the growth of Indian football and his vision for a stronger and more self-reliant footballing nation. His dedication and leadership continue to inspire both his teammates and aspiring players across the country.
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