Besides
his good run in the international circuit, Chhetri also shown for his
club Chirag United, scoring seven times in 10 matches in the last
I-league season (2010-11).
Chhetri was chosen the winner by I-League coaches who voted on a list of five players shortlisted for the award.
The
criteria for selection was based on performance on the field primarily
for India's international matches and general conduct, both on and off
the field.
He has also scored 11 goals in 20 Club appearances in 2011.
Chhetri
was the recipient of the Arjuna Award this year and also won the
Player-of-the-Tournament award in the recently concluded SAFF
Championship in New Delhi.
Chhetri will receive a cash award of Rs 2 lakh plus a silver plaque.
"The
Year started off well for me and ends in the best possible fashion. I'm
elated -- at a loss of words. The award explains that I'm improving
with every given day," Chhetri said.
General Secretary of the All India Football Federation, Kushal Das lauded Chhetri on his achievement.
"I
congratulate Sunil for being the AIFF Player of the Year. He has had an
outstanding year winning many accolades and I'm sure he will continue
his good form in the New Year both for the country and his club," Das
said.
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