Indian football fraternity wishes Sunil Chhetri on his birthday

The 33-year-old has easily taken over the banner of Indian football from Bhaichung Bhutia and has been immensely important for Indian football.

Celebrating the captain fantastic’s birthday, teammates and compatriots took to various social media platforms today to wish Sunil Chhetri on his birthday. The Indian National Football Team, as well as Bengaluru FC captain, is celebrating his 33rd birthday today, an event shared by several of his teammates as well as fans today across the country.

Blissful birthday wishes to the talismanic Striker & @IndianFootball Team captain @chetrisunil11. I wish you for a long & happy life. pic.twitter.com/falYXz29Ut

— Praful Patel (@praful_patel) August 3, 2017

Among all these wishes, one came from Praful Patel, the president of the All India Football Federation. Patel posted a photo of himself with the Indian striker on Facebook today, calling Chhetri ‘a talismanic striker’ and wishing him a long life.

#HappyBirthday to the rockstar of #IndianFootball! Hoping for many more successful years with @IndianFootball and @bengalurufc . pic.twitter.com/hQefVyGXAI

— Khel Now (@KhelNow) August 3, 2017

The touted successor of the man training under his watchful eyes at Bengaluru FC has also wished him in style.

Happy Birthday @chetrisunil11 bhai ???????????????? #mycaptain pic.twitter.com/yzwjen1PZd

— Udanta Kumam (@UdantaK) August 3, 2017

 

Words aren't sufficient to describe the bond that we share.I wish you success in all your endeavours on your birthday.Happy birthday bhai???????????? pic.twitter.com/jzK7y3hudC

— Nishu Kumar (@nishukumar22) August 3, 2017

Former Bengaluru FC defender, Salam Ranjan Singh also went on to post a photo of himself with the Bengaluru FC captain, under whose captaincy the Karnataka based team won the Federation Cup last season. ‘#happybirthdaybhai’ wrote the defender, opting for a quick retreat than a well-versed one.

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Another Bengaluru FC defender, Nishu Kumar certainly took his time to wish his captain, unlike his former teammate, calling Chhetri ‘bhai’ as well as his ‘first best friend’.

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Former Shillong Lajong footballer Chinglensana Singh, popularly known as Sanna Konsham posted another photo on Facebook, calling Chhetri as his brother and wishing him on his birthday.

Happy birthday captain fantastic, @chetrisunil11 bhai ♥️. pic.twitter.com/U9HXdLgylm

— Anas Edathodika (@anasedathodika) August 3, 2017

Indian National team defender Anas Edathodika also wished the Indian captain. Clearly, Anas has made a rapport with SC11 ever since emerging as one of the most dependable defensive figures in the country. The Jamshedpur FC defender posted a photo of Chhetri on Twitter sharing the frame with himself, Jeje Lalpekhlua and CK Vineeth and wrote ‘Happy birthday captain fantastic, Sunil Chhetri bhai’. The Asian Football Confederation has also wished the National team skipper.

???????????? Happy birthday @chetrisunil11! The @bengalurufc captain turns 33 today! pic.twitter.com/TW0xPHapph

— AFC Cup (@AFCCup) August 3, 2017

Here's wishing @chetrisunil11 a very happy birthday! Keep inspiring generations to come, captain! pic.twitter.com/7wA1V354EF

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) August 3, 2017

Not only from fellow footballers, the Indian National Football Team, AFC and Indian Super League (ISL) went on to wish the charismatic footballer on his birthday.

With every touch, pass, shot, he inspires the next generation of footballers! Happy birthday, @chetrisunil11! #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/DsgQ6NJmD8

— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) August 3, 2017

 

We're blowing the candles on a very special wish as the skipper turns a year older today. Happy Birthday, @chetrisunil11​! #CaptainFantastic pic.twitter.com/huy5iTbLzZ

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) August 3, 2017

 

Happy b'day bhaji ????????⚽️???? pic.twitter.com/JrvRiAAGKF

— Harmanjot khabra (@harman_khabra) August 3, 2017

#HappyBirthday to a man who never gives up and never backs down. Bhai, thank you for everything you have been to Indian Football! #Leader pic.twitter.com/q9EWV07xaW

— CK Vineeth (@ckvineeth) August 3, 2017

Sunil’s current employers, Bengaluru FC and teammates, also wished him on Facebook with a GIF showing the club captain in it. 

 

An inspiration to every footballer .A role model to Millions . Undoubtedly the greatest the country has produced .HBD legend @chetrisunil11 pic.twitter.com/whHklrLqeU

— Ashutosh_mehta1 (@Ashutosh_mehta1) August 3, 2017

Always inspiring & making his presence felt,earlier from the opposition,now in the same team. #HappyBirthday skipper & legend @chetrisunil11 pic.twitter.com/fgeqsegBgy

— Rahul Bheke (@RahulBheke) August 3, 2017

Happy birthday to the most amazing & inspiring person!Best wishes ✌️ @chetrisunil11 bhai!#brother #captainfantastic #legend #SC11 pic.twitter.com/Ap2TfMrzDB

— Pritam Kotal (@KotalPritam) August 3, 2017

Happy Birthday El Capitan @chetrisunil11! Have a cracking one! pic.twitter.com/FTcODwlyoq

— Subrata Paul (@THESUBRATAPAUL) August 3, 2017

Happy birthday to the most amazing & inspiring person!Best wishes ✌️ @chetrisunil11 bhai!#brother #captainfantastic #legend #SC11 pic.twitter.com/Ap2TfMrzDB

— Pritam Kotal (@KotalPritam) August 3, 2017

Other Indian footballers like Ashutosh Mehta, Rahul Bheke, Pritam Kotal and Subrata Paul also wished India's captain luck, health and success.

 

West Block Blues, the fan club of Bengaluru FC also showed love towards the club captain as they posted another GIF showing Chhetri on Facebook. Although, one such fan, Waseem Ahmed posted an emotional and heartwarming status on Facebook, winning the day in the process.

A blast from the past, the Indian captain also received a wish from Maninder Gahlaut, his school mate from the past. In a video posted on social networking site Facebook, Gahlaut pointed out towards his connection with the Indian captain and this might just be the best bit of wish the Indian captain has gotten in today!

Below are the best remaining birthday wishes for the legend.

Captain. Leader. Legend. Happy birthday @chetrisunil11 and thank you for who you are. We love you and always. ????#SC11 #WestBlockBlues pic.twitter.com/GM0tg2S6Yu

— Varsha Rajsekhar (@VarshaArtWBB) August 3, 2017

Happy Birthday @IndianFootball Team Captain @chetrisunil11 #Manjappada #TheYellowArmy #KBFC pic.twitter.com/J4WW82Nrnj

— Manjappada KBFC Fans (@kbfc_manjappada) August 3, 2017

 

Happy Birthday @chetrisunil11. Please continue ageing like Benjamin Button on the field

— Vishnu Prasad (@visheprasad) August 3, 2017

 

Wishing our @IndianFootball 's magician @chetrisunil11 a very happy birthday! Keep making our country proud,keep inspiring young footballers

— Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) August 3, 2017

Janamdin ke dher saari shubhkaamnayein Kaptan sahab @chetrisunil11! Hope you have a wonderful year ahead ???????? pic.twitter.com/06Uqs4VuGq

— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) August 3, 2017

Happy Birthday @chetrisunil11 pic.twitter.com/eUBM56J53h

— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) August 3, 2017

Happy birthday @chetrisunil11. ????????I-League ????????????????Federation Cup ????????SAFF Championship ????????Nehru Cup ????????????AFC Challenge Cup ????#IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/IJHjjm851i

— Sp Belieber (@Chelsea_Ngente) August 3, 2017

Words would do injustice to describe the type of man you are,how important you are to the club & NT. Happy Birthday Captain, Leader, Legend! pic.twitter.com/EkBvNcaiJ8

— Vijay.R.B (@TheBaronVj) August 3, 2017

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