6 Indian footballers who gave unsuccessful trials abroad

#1 Sunil Chhetri- Coventry City FC

Before becoming Asia's footballing icon, Sunil Chhetri gave an unsuccessful trial at Coventry City FC

If the likes of Bhaichung Bhutia, Syed Rahim Nabi, and Subrata Pal managed to bag trial offers from prominent offshore clubs, it shouldn't come to you as a surprise that India's talismanic forward Sunil Chhetri also got an offer. And, as was the case with the other players, he too endured the same fate of rejection.

Sunil Chhetri was given only three days time to impress the-then Championship side. As one can understand, a player's best features can't be estimated in a span of three days and Coventry City FC rightfully declined to offer him a contract.

However, Sunil Chhetri only took the positives from the trials. Speaking to Indian Express, the future Padma Shri awardee told, "I am not disappointed or dejected. Rather I have enjoyed my stay here and have gained a lot."