"Though Chettri’s then-side East Bengal lost 5-1 to the most succesful club in Germany, Gerd Muller commented,
“The player with no. 3 (Nirmal Chhetri) jersey was very good. He did a fine job in the central defence the other day and today he started in the midfield. Today he did okay. But in the first match, he proved that he can be an excellent defender.”
He was also complimented by Bayern Munich star Thomas Mueller when India played the Bavarians in January this year. The Bayern youth product said “I think I played against the right defender (Nirmal Chettri) in Kolkata, he is very strong, athletic and has improved immensely from the last time I saw him.”
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FC Goa custodian Lalthuammawia Ralte in talks with East Bengal and Delhi Dynamos
Exclusive: Nirmal Chhetri set to join ATK from FC Goa
Horrible decision by ATK. Chhetri is way past his prime, and has a tendency to lose his temper and concede fouls/get carded at the drop of a hat.
"Though Chettri’s then-side East Bengal lost 5-1 to the most succesful club in Germany, Gerd Muller commented,
He was also complimented by Bayern Munich star Thomas Mueller when India played the Bavarians in January this year. The Bayern youth product said “I think I played against the right defender (Nirmal Chettri) in Kolkata, he is very strong, athletic and has improved immensely from the last time I saw him.”
https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/nehru-cup-2012-young-indian-players-to-keep-an-eye-on
Not a very impressive signing IMO
ISL 2019-20: Delhi Dynamos rope in defensive midfielder Diawandou Diagne