Top 5 Highest Goal-Scorers for India

Sunil Chhetri 94 International Goals

Sunil Chhetri is India’s undisputed all-time leading goalscorer. He scored 94 goals in 151 international appearances during a national-team career that began in 2005.

Bhaichung Bhutia 42 International Goals

The former India captain scored 42 international goals in 107 international appearances and became the country’s leading scorer during his playing career.

I.M. Vijayan 40 International Goals

I.M. Vijayan was one of India’s most exciting forwards during his international career. AIFF has cited his record at 40 goals in 79 games for India.

Jeje Lalpekhlua 23 International Goals

Jeje Lalpekhlua was one of India’s notable goalscorers during the 2010s. The Mizoram-born forward scored 23 goals in 56 appearances for the senior national team.

Shabbir Ali 23 International Goals

Shabbir Ali was an important Indian striker during the 1970s and 1980s. He is commonly credited with 23 goals for India, a figure used by several Indian football records and publications.

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