"I think in life I have learnt more from defeats. DUBAI: Sunil Chhetri, captain of the Indian men's football team, has stated that in life, he has learned more from defeats than victories. Omrani Billel [ST] – 79 OVR Sunil Chhetri plays the position Forward, is 36 years old and 170cm tall, weights 70kg. "I remember talking to you when you had already started your training and that really hit me. The views expressed in comments published on newindianexpress.com are those of the comment writers alone. Florinel Coman [LW] – 83 OVR, Also Read | ISL Points Table After Thrilling Football On Matchday 4 In India. Playing on the left-wing this season, Bengaluru FC and Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri has just one goal to his name in the ongoing ISL season. Sunil Chhetri is India's all-time top scorer and the second-highest in the list of active international scorers in world football but the Indian skipper doesn't like comparison. In the current club Bengaluru FC played 5 seasons, during this time he played 58 matches and scored 39 goals. sent off for an altercation with defender Gary Medel. Chhetri is India's all-time goal-scorer and second in the world in the list of active goalscorers in international football. newindianexpress.com reserves the right to take any or all comments down at any time. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks. When I've won a lot, over a period of time I feel I become complacent," Chhetri told Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli during an Instagram live session arranged by Puma. Currently, Kohli is in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) leading Royals Challengers Bangalore in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) being played sans fans. Chhetri also talked about his experience in the lockdown which was imposed first in March to stem the spread of novel coronavirus. Fans even when watching from home, when they put full energy into watching and supporting the team, it reaches the team. Kohli agreed with Chhetri and said: "Yes, you understand that you learn more from losses not victories. Sunil Chhetri [LW] – 78 OVR Messi was at the centre of controversy during Argentina's Copa America third-place playoff match against Chile when he was sent off for an altercation with defender Gary Medel. Also Read | Bengaluru FC Showcase Class After Offering To Assist A Pregnant Women For Upcoming Match. Coro [ST] – 81 OVR -  Twitter. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines. Read to see how Chhetri's stats compare to others and how the Indian captain looks Watch the live game on television and enjoy it," he added. IPL 2020, CSK vs RCB Predicted XI Live Updates: Will Kedar Jadhav be dropped from Dhoni's playing XI in Dubai? Thus it is quite obvious that he would be compared to CR7. India football team captain Sunil Chhetri, for the second time this year, overtook Lionel Messi to become the second-highest international goalscorer among active players when he scored a fourth-minute penalty against Tajikistan in the Intercontinental Cup on Sunday. But Indian football captain believes that there are no comparisons between Sunil Chhetri celebrates after scoring a penalty to give India an early lead against Tajikistan in the Intercontinental Cup. The skipper scored his 69th international goal with a clever panenka to go second on the list, only below Cristiano Ronaldo who has 88 international goals for Portugal. Virat Kohli did an Instagram live with Chhetri, organised by Puma India, and asked the latter about his goal-scoring record. But, I have realised you should reflect even when you win. The joy of playing football and the love I get is unbelievable. 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Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! I don't let even a day go by where I don't give my 100 per cent," he added. It's not something I have dreamt of.". I feel happy about it and forget about it. Sunil Chhetri is the highest-ranked Indian footballer in the recent FIFA 20 update which features players from the Indian Super League (ISL). India football team captain Sunil Chhetri, for the second time this year, overtook Lionel Messi to become the second-highest international goalscorer among active players when he scored a fourth-minute penalty against Tajikistan in the Intercontinental Cup on Sunday. IPL matches today - doubleheader - KXIP vs KKR, CSK vs RCB - all you need to know, IPL 2020, KXIP vs KKR Toss Live Updates: Will coin flip favour Rahul or Karthik, Man Utd's Cavani hoping to do justice to iconic No. "In the first one month, I had no clue as to what I'm going to - not allowed to go out, not allowed to train was difficult. Suddenly it hits you that life is much more bigger than your sport," he said. It's equally exciting," said Chhetri. From Liga I: When you win, you hardly reflect on things. (Source: PTI File) After Indian skipper, Sunil Chhetri scored a goal in the Intercontinental Cup fixture against New Zealand on Friday, he equaled former Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic to become the third player in the list of all-time international goal scorers in football among currently active players. "Players benefit more from fans being there (inside the stadium). Play the new campaign in World Tour called “New Arrivals” to earn 4 new players: Also Read | ISL: Matchday 5 Return Date And Schedule For All Upcoming Games, From ISL: Chhetri is India's all-time goal-scorer and second in the world in the list of active goalscorers in international football. Twitter reactions. 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Published: 15th October 2020 05:41 PM  |   They do not represent the views or opinions of newindianexpress.com or its staff, nor do they represent the views or opinions of The New Indian Express Group, or any entity of, or affiliated with, The New Indian Express Group. Along with Chhetri (78), FC Goa's Ferran Corrominas is the top-rated layer in the ISL with an overall rating of 81. That support really gives players a boost," said the 31-year-old. Sunil Chhetri, a national hero, pleaded his fellow countrymen to come and watch his team play in the stadium after a low attendance in India's 5-0 win over Chinese Taipei in the Intercontinental Cup. Chhetri is India's all-time goal-scorer and second in the world in the list of active goalscorers in international football. In the current season Sunil Chhetri scored 4 goals. I started at home - with being more disciplined. Sunil Chhetri is an Indian Professional Footballer who plays as a striker and is the captain of the National Football team of India and the Indian Super League side Bengaluru.   |  A+A A-, Indian striker Sunil Chhetri (Photo | PTI). Sunil Chhetri has scored 62 goals for India in his career. I'm saying it with all my heart. If we can get that consistency in wins and losses, you can be more balanced going forward.".