Sunil Chhetri turns 36: LaLiga wishes Indian football team captain on his birthday

Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri has established a legacy of his own in country through his varied exploits. Indian striker has surreal records to his name limited t only domestically but encompassing international football as well. striker is respected widely in Europe, something that was visible when official Facebook handle of LaLiga wished striker on his birthday. 

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LaLiga wishes Sunil Chhetri on his birthday

Chhetri celebrates his 36th birthday on August 3. Wishes have been pouring in for Indian football team captain and LaLiga is exception with ir official Facebook p sending out a heartwarming birthday wish for former Sporting Lisbon striker. LaLiga posted Chhetri's gif with a caption that read, "Janamdin Mubarak to one and only Sunil Chhetri!!"

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Sunil Chhetri's Sporting Lisbon stint 

Chhetri attracted attention from European clubs after his rise to fame in India a decade ago. Subsequently, Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon swooped in to sign skipper in 2012. However, his stint in Europe failed to take flight, with striker forced to play for B team of Primeira Liga outfit. He later requested club to release him after failing to establish himself and subsequently returned to India in 2014. 

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A Sunil Chhetri record that cant be igred 

Chhetri is widely regarded as one of greatest Indian football stars to embrace game. striker has set some amazing records, both internationally and domestically during an illustrious career spanning a decade and a half. Fondly called 'Captain Fantastic', Chhetri holds record of being second-highest active international goalscorer behind legendary Cristia Ronaldo. 

He has netted more international goals than Barcelona and Argentina great Lionel Messi as well. Chhetri has scored 72 goals in 115 appearances, four more than Messi. captain is most capped Indian football player, managing 115 appearances for country. He holds unique record of being only Indian star to net three hat-tricks. Currently, Chhetri is plying his trade with ISL side Bengaluru FC, having joined club in 2015 after a two-season stint with Mumbai City FC. 

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Im courtesy: Indian Football Team Twitter