Quotes from Sunil Chhetri

Over the years, all my coaches and my teammates have contributed a lot to shape my career. I can never forget their contribution and help.

I like my fair share of board games.

Little by little, not by making big promises, I need to be calmer, read more, spend more time with my loved ones, and be more mindful about nature and environment.

If someone told me I could play two Asian Cup finals, I wouldn't have believed it.

Whoever the coach is, my job is to talk to him, understand him and be a better player under him and give my best.

Talking to a player helps, but in our sport the majority of learning happens from watching another player. You pick up things like being punctual, being nice to everyone, making sure you give your 100 per cent even in training.

The Ronaldo who came to Manchester United had a lot of dribbling, trickery, playing more on the wings and making more assists.

I saw 14 games in two and a half months at Churchill. It was what I really signed for. They were eyeing the championship and also playing the AFC Cup. So I am very thankful for Churchill, the coaching staff and the players.

Losing is not an option in Kolkata. It's not easy, a lot of players even quit.

All the top players in the world play 45-50-60 games. You need that many games, even the strikers need that many games.

Football is a team game and none can survive or excel without the help of the other.

You can say that 2016 was my finest. It went well for the national team, started by winning the SAFF Cup, we reached the finals of AFC Cup, we reached the semis of ISL. I think it was a fruitful season.

Playing in MLS was a great experience. It has boosted my confidence and I feel I have matured as a player.

Ego is only fine when it is working for your motivation.

There are phases in life which surface at times, and it makes you understand that despite you working hard, everything what you are doing is probably not enough. That's when you need to look around, and beyond.

The best part about being in your thirties is you know what works for you.

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 don't know about the 2026 World Cup. But I would love to see Anirudh Thapa sending a cross to Jhingan and I would love to watch it from the stands.

I don't think I will ever be content. I am somebody who is always hungry.

I'm always hungry to score.

The worst thing is for a player to come to a club and not be able to play.

I don't spend too much time on my phone, laptop or television. However, I do occasionally watch documentaries and shows on streaming platforms.

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.

If anyone remembers me, it's about my hard work.