Ajay Chhetri

Ajay Chhetri (born 1 July 1999) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for I-League club Sreenidi Deccan.

Career Youth Born in Kanglatongbi, Manipur, Chhetri joined Bengaluru FC's Academy in 2016. In 2018, Chhetri was selected to join Bengaluru's B side for their I-League 2nd Division and Bangalore Super Division campaigns. In December 2018, Chhetri was part of the Bengaluru B side that won the 2018–19 Bangalore Super Division.

Bengaluru On 18 September 2018, it was announced that Chhetri, along with four other teammates from the Bengaluru B team, had been called up to join Bengaluru's squad for the 2018–19 Indian Super League. He made his first-team debut for the club on 9 February 2019 against Chennaiyin. He came on as a 90th-minute substitute for Harmanjot Khabra as Bengaluru were defeated 2–1.

Hyderabad (loan) On 7 January 2020, Bengaluru FC announced that Chhetri had been loaned to new Indian Super League franchise Hyderabad FC till the end of the season.

East Bengal (loan) On 15 January 2021, East Bengal announced that they have signed Ajay Chhetri from Bengaluru on loan for the remained of the 2020–21 Indian Super League. He made his debut on 15 January 2021, as he came on as a substitute to Milan Singh at half time as East Bengal drew 1–1 against Kerala Blasters. Ajay Chhetri's third-minute goal for East Bengal FC during the 2023-24 ISL season marked a historic moment in recent derby clashes.

Career statistics Club

Honours Bengaluru FC 'B' Bangalore Super Division: 2018–19, 2019–20

East Bengal Super Cup: 2024

Individual Bengaluru FC U-18 Player of the year: 2017