Ayush Chhetri Explained

Ayush Chhetri
Fullname:Ayush Dev Chhetri
Birth Date:16 April 2003
Birth Place:Aizawl, Mizoram, India
Height:1.75 m
Currentclub:Goa
Clubnumber:14
Position:Defensive midfielder
Youthyears1:–2020
Youthclubs1:Aizawl
Years1:2020–
Clubs1:Aizawl
Caps1:10
Goals1:3
Years2:2022–
Clubs2:Goa
Caps2:31
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:India U23
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:26 March 2024
Nationalteam-Update:28 April 2024

Ayush Dev Chhetri (born 16 April 2003) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Indian Super League club Goa.

Club career

Born in Aizawl, Chhetri was a youth product of his local club Aizawl FC. He was promoted to the first team in 2020 at the age of 17 and made his senior debut in I-League.[1]

On 22 July 2022, he signed for Indian Super League side Goa, signing a three-year contract.[2] [3] In his first season with the club, he gained a starter spot in appeared in 20 out of 22 league games.[4]

International career

In September 2023, Chhetri was named in India U23's squad for the 2022 Asian Games. He appeared in the first two group stage games as India got knocked out in the round of 16.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: I've been guaranteed minutes if I impress in training, says Ayush Chhetri. Khel Now. 8 September 2022.
  2. Web site: FC Goa rope in youngster Ayush Chhetri. FC Goa. 22 July 2022.
  3. Web site: FC Goa Sign Promising Midfielder Ayush Chhetri On Three-year deal. Outlook India. 22 July 2022.
  4. Web site: I am better player now than last season: Ayush Chhetri. Times of India. 9 February 2024.
  5. Web site: Asian Games 2023: Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan in Indian men’s football team in Hangzhou - full squad. 15 September 2023. Olympics.