Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Ryan Williams Calls Sunil Chhetri A Legend Of Indian Football
Ryan Williams is a footballer who now plays for India.
He became an Indian citizen after playing in Australia and England.
He has played with Sunil Chhetri at Bengaluru FC.
Williams says Chhetri is a legend because he works hard and always wants to win.
He also admires how Chhetri takes care of his body.
Williams is still learning Hindi because his teammates often speak English with him.
He wants young Indian players to believe they can achieve big things.
He says they should work hard, enjoy football and dream of playing in Europe or the World Cup.
Ryan Williams praised Sunil Chhetri’s winning mentality, discipline and professionalism.
Williams said Chhetri’s fitness and determination have influenced him as a Bengaluru FC teammate.
Australia-born Williams became only the second player after Arata Izumi to switch nationality and represent India.
Williams made his India debut against Hong Kong, scoring four minutes after entering the match.
He urged young Indian footballers to dream bigger, work hard and target European clubs and the FIFA World Cup.
- Who
- Ryan Williams and Sunil Chhetri, along with young Indian footballers mentioned by Williams.
- What
- Williams praised Chhetri and encouraged aspiring Indian players to pursue ambitious football careers.
- When
- Williams has played in India since joining Bengaluru FC in 2023; he made his India debut after obtaining Indian citizenship.
- Where
- Williams discussed Chhetri and Indian football in an interview with ANI; his international debut came in Kochi against Hong Kong.
- Why
- Williams said Chhetri’s winning mentality, discipline, fitness and determination have inspired him, while he wants young players to believe in their potential.
- Williams’s age
- 32
- Chhetri’s age
- 42
- Bengaluru FC
- Williams joined the Indian Super League club in 2023.
- Nationality change
- Williams gave up his Australian citizenship after obtaining Indian citizenship to represent India.
- International debut
- He scored four minutes after coming on against Hong Kong in an AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier in Kochi.
- Debut record
- The goal was described as the fastest scored by a debutant for India’s men’s national team.
- Language adjustment
- Williams said he understands some Hindi but not every conversation among teammates.