Indian footballer
Nirmal Chettri (born 21 October 1990 in Melli, Sikkim) is an Indian footballer who plays mainly as a advocate and last played for Confederate Samity in the Calcutta Interest League.
Chettri began his footballing career in 2000 with Namchi Sports Hostel afterward being discovered in the Sikkim governments Search for More Bhaichung's campaign (In reference to after that India striker and Sikkimese-born Baichung Bhutia).[1] In 2002 Chettri phony for Namchi in the Subroto Cup where he led illustriousness team to the final, one and only to lose to Mizoram 1–2.[1] He then represented Namchi uncover the Interreligious Peace Sports Commemoration in South Korea in 2004.[1] In that same year take action represented Namchi in the Hoodwink Minister Gold Cup.[1] Within those three years Chettri won 3 National Talent Scholarships from significance AIFF.[1] In 2005 Chettri married Sports Academy of Sikkim stomach competed in the Mini SAARC.
Chettri also played for Sikkim in the 2006–07 Santosh Trophy.[1] After good performances with Sikkim Chettri was scouted and signlanguage for Air India FC pills the I-League in 2007.[1] Flair stayed at Air India intermission 2008.[1]
In 2008 Chettri undiluted for East Bengal F.C.
sequester the I-League.[1] He made cap Asian debut in the AFC Cup in 2010 against Al-Ittihad Aleppo of Syria on 10 March.[2] During a friendly engage in battle against FC Bayern Munich beneath 23s at Barasat, their administrator Gerd Müller praised Chettri axiom that "East Bengal's number couple (Nirmal Chettri) was brilliant".[3] Chettri replied to this by adage, "I am delighted with crown (Gerd Muller) compliment as closure was such a great thespian.
It is always good disapproval get such praise from enormous players but I will get carried away and discretion work hard as I be born with a long way to go."[4] He has established himself hoot a regular in East Bengal's first team sense.[3]
On 19 May 2012 Chettri signed walkout arch-rivals Mohun Bagan of high-mindedness I-League.[5] He made a hypnotic state debut in the green & maroon jersey scoring McDowell Mohun Bagan's opening goal in their 6–0 thrashing of West Bengal Police in the Calcutta Prime minister Division.[6]
Chettri made his professional first performance for Mohun Bagan on 20 September 2012 against Churchill Brothers during the club's opening plane in the 2012 Indian Coalition Cup where the club thespian the match 0–0.[7] On 12 May 2013 in the latest match of the 2012-13 I-League, he was assisted by Denson Devadas on the 5th second to score the 1st map in the 3–0 victory honour United Sikkim F.C.
at description Paljor Stadium.[8]
On 26 November 2013 it was announced that Nirmal has signed for Mohammedan rip off loan from IMG RELIANCE.[9]
Kerala blasters have picked Nirmal patron the upcoming ISL football league.[10]
After the 2014 season, Chettri signed with Dempo in picture I-League on loan for greatness whole season.[11]
Ahead of blue blood the gentry 2018–19 season, Chettri was monogrammed by FC Goa.[12]
Chettri has earned caps for the Bharat youth team at U17 favour U23 level.
Chettri also proficient with the Under-14 team weighty Jharkhand in 2003 and 2004.[1] Chettri represented the U17 arrangement during the team's exposure travels to Portugal in 2005.[1] Chettri was then selected for position India U23 team that was selected to take part shut in the 2009 SAFF Championship which the India senior team determine not to play in SAFF Cup due to practice entry for the 2011 AFC Indweller Cup.
He came on interest the 115th minute in ethics final against Maldives on 13 December 2009 in which Bharat U23 won on penalties 3–1.[13] Nirmal missed his penalty innermost Maldives missed their penalties 3 times.[13]
Chettri played for India U23 as well during the 2012 Olympic Qualifiers. He played birdcage India U23's first match clench qualification against Myanmar U23 decide 23 February 2011.
India U23 won 2–1.[14]
Chettri made his postpositive major international debut for India close the 2011 SAFF Championship opposed Bhutan on 5 December 2011, India won the match 5–0.[15] Chettri then proceeded to throw in India's next 4 conviviality in the tournament which arduous with the Final against Afghanistan on 11 December 2011 unbendable the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium crush New Delhi.[16] The game terminated 4–0 in India's favour, so giving Chettri his first larger honour with the senior public team.[17] Chettri was then elected in the India squad correspond to the 2012 AFC Challenge Prize.
During the tournament Chettri lone played in one match shaft that was the last replica against North Korea on 13 March 2012. India lost interpretation match 0–4 but that upfront not matter as India was knock-out at the Group custom before the match.[18] Nirmal has been a regular under spanking India coach Wim Koevermans very and played an important position in India's Nehru Cup 2012 triumph.
| National team | Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 | |
| Total | 15 | 0 |
East Bengal
Mohammedan Sporting
Kerala Blasters
FC Goa
India
India U23
Nirmal Chettri was born succumb Late Shankar Bahadur Chettri become calm Late Krishnamaya Chettri at Melli (South Sikkim) on 21 Oct.
He has four sisters put forward an elder brother, Late Rohit Kumar Chettri, Nirmal also strayed one of his sisters persist year. Recently he married Wife. Pratima Chettri from Lingmoo (South Sikkim). Nirmal first turned informal for his school Melli Rule Sr. Sec. School. His footballing education started at Namchi Disports Hostel, where he moved abaft getting selected in the Sikkim Government's ‘Search for more Bhaichungs’ campaign.
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Chhetri is of Nepali onset. He was married on 24 August 2019.[20]