34. Nirmal Chettri (Football)


Nirmal Chettri is an Indian footballer from Melli (Sikkim), who played as both a centre-back and a full-back. Chettri represented the Indian national team in 15 matches. He was in a blue national jersey when India won SAFF Championship (2011) and Nehru Cup (2012).

In his 16 long playing years, he played for the top I-League and ISL clubs of the country including the famed Kolkata trio of East Bengal, Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan SC.

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