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Sportskeeda's Indian Sportsperson of the Year 2016 – No. 15 to No. 6

Modified Dec 30, 2016 10:59 IST

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 05: Pankaj Arjan Advani of India poses after claiming the Gold Medal in the Men's English Billiards Singles Final match against Ashok Harishankar Shandil Ya of India during day five of the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006 at Al Sadd Sports Complex on December 5, 2006 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images for DAGOC) — *Pankaj Advani won his 12th World Billiards Championship*

#14 Sunil Chhetri

DOHA, QATAR - JANUARY 10: Sunil Chhetri of India gets the ball away from Mile Jedinak of Australia during the AFC Asian Cup Group C match between India and Australia at Al-Sadd Stadium on January 10, 2011 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) — *Suni Chhetri helped Bengaluru FC reach the finals of the AFC Cup*

Sunil Chhetri is perhaps the most successful footballer of the country, at least statistically speaking. He is the most-capped and the all-time leading scorer for India. His achievements this year only add to his already bustling reputation.

After his exploits with the national team where he led them to AFC Asian Cup qualification, Chhetri continued his good form for his I-League side Bengaluru FC. He helped his team to a second league title in three years, topping the scoring charts.

However, his greatest achievement of the year was to follow. After a slow start to the AFC Cup campaign, Bengaluru FC stormed their way into the finals. They even defeated defending champions Johor Darul of Malaysia in the semi-finals with Chettri scoring one of his all-time best goals to seal the deal.

However, the magnificent run came to an end in a lacklustre final. But this still remains the best performance by an Indian outfit in the tournament. He even helped his ISL team Mumbai City FC to a semi-final appearance which puts him 14th on our list.

Edited by Staff Editor