A biography for Sunil Chhetrihasn’t been written yet.
“Losing is not an option in Kolkata. It's not easy, a lot of players even quit.”
“I am happy and proud to play for my country and my club Mohun Bagan.”
“Personally yes I want our country to have one league. When it's going to be one league, which we all are hearing, it has to be abiding by AFC rules.”
“The Ronaldo who came to Manchester United had a lot of dribbling, trickery, playing more on the wings and making more assists.”
“I've married somebody who I knew for 14 years. So, I'm just living with a friend. All through my ups and downs in football, from winning the I-League to losing the ISL final, she has been a source of great support.”
“I am fortunate to have played 15 years for my country.”
“There can never be any stop to learn about different cultures by travelling to different places. And whatever comes your way, continue the healthy eating habits.”
“When I was 25 and I was told to eat 6 pieces of potato every day, someday it would be 8, someday it would be 10. Not that it's going to make a big difference. But now when I am told by my nutritionist that you get to eat 6 pieces a day, it's 6. Done!”
“I don't think I will ever be content. I am somebody who is always hungry.”
“Whoever the coach is, my job is to talk to him, understand him and be a better player under him and give my best.”
“The influence of Bhaichung is immense. I remember when I was in the ninth or 10th standard we went to watch the Durand Cup in Delhi. Bhaichung was there. We just wanted to touch them.”
“In India, people are really glued to the Premier League and La Liga.”
“I like the celebrations when I see my teammates do it, when I see fellow footballers on the international scene do it. I think it looks good, it suits most of them, if you know what to do, synchronise, then do it.”
“I aspire my country eventually has a league where all players play 50 games.”
“When you are young you tend to do so many things that are not needed. When you get experience, you know what exactly what works for you and you tend to do things that you want.”
“I just enjoy it, I am living a life that I never even dreamt of.”
“I am criticised for not celebrating my goals enough. I am very happy from within, very calm. I just don't celebrate. I celebrate inside.”
“Sitting idle at home is the most painful experience for a footballer.”
“I used to play a lot of different sports. Now when I look back, I understand that it really helped with my hand-eye coordination.”
“Ego is only fine when it is working for your motivation.”