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10. Renedy Singh (66)
Renedy Singh, a former midfielder, made 66 appearances for the Indian national football team and also had the honor of captaining the team on multiple occasions.
9. Subrata Paul (67)
Subrata Paul has made 67 appearances for the Indian national team, establishing himself as a standout goalkeeper.
8. Sudip Chatterjee (67)
Sudip, with 67 appearances, was widely regarded as one of the top midfielders in Indian football. He was honored with the AIFF Player of the Decade award in 1994.
7. Gouramangi Singh (73)
Singh has made a total of 73 appearances for the national team, showcasing his exceptional defensive skills and strong leadership qualities throughout his time representing his country.
6. Climax Lawrence (78)
Lawrence has had an illustrious career playing for Indian clubs such as Dempo SC and East Bengal. In 2005, he was honored as the AIFF Best Player of the Year.
5. Mahesh Gawli (79)
Gawli is widely recognized as one of the greatest defenders in the history of Indian football, having received numerous accolades for his exceptional skills on the field.
4. Shabbir Ali (81)
Shabbir Ali represented India in 81 matches, netting 23 goals. In 2011, he was bestowed with the Dhyan Chand Award, India’s highest sporting honor.
3. IM Vijayan (88)
IM Vijayan, a versatile forward, donned the Indian jersey 88 times and scored 34 goals.
2. Bhaichung Bhutia (107)
Bhaichung Bhutia is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers in Indian and Asian history. He represented India 107 times and scored 27 goals.
1. Sunil Chhetri (150*)
With an illustrious career spanning over 22 years, Chhetri has made a record-breaking 150 appearances for the national team, scoring an impressive 94 goals.