Chanturu a/l Suppiah (born 14 December 1987) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for second division Malaysia M3 League club Harini FT.

Club career

Early career

Chanturu was born in Kulim, Kedah but he never played for his hometown team Kedah as a professional footballer. He started his career in football with Telekom Malaysia President Cup at the age of 19 in 2007. In 2008, he joined Kuala Lumpur President's Cup team.

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Kelantan

Chanturu signed a contract with Penang in 2009. His performance during a league match against Kelantan has attracted Kelantan's coach that time, B. Sathianathan. For 2010 season, he officially signed a contract with Kelantan. He has won the 2010 Malaysia Cup, the 2011 Malaysia Super League title, the 2012 Malaysia Super League title, the 2012 Malaysia FA Cup and the 2012 Malaysia Cup while playing for Kelantan. During his stay with Kelantan, he was also affectionately nicknamed the "Kelantan Express" or "Turbo Chan" by Kelantan's fans for his superb speed on the field.

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Perak

In 2013, Chanturu signed a contract with Perak.

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Sarawak

Not long after joining Perak, he joined Sarawak FA in the same year.

Johor Darul Ta'zim

In 2015 he joined JDT FC.

Melaka United (loan) On 21 November 2017, Chanturu agreed to join Melaka United on a season-long loan move from JDT FC. He made his debut for Melaka United in a 2–1 win over Kelantan on 3 February 2018.

Felda United

After 4 years with JDT FC, he signed for Felda United in 2019.

Sarawak United

In 2020 he return to Sarawak by signing Sarawak United, a rebrand of Sarawak FA.

Harini FT

In 2023 he joined semi-pro club Harini FT.

International career

Malaysia Under-23

Chanturu was the member of Malaysia U-23 since 2010. He has made several appearances and scored goal for the team.

Malaysia

In year 2010, Chanturu made his debut for Malaysia national team. In June 2012, he was called up by Malaysia coach, Datuk K. Rajagobal for friendly matches against Philippines and Singapore.

Career statistics

Club

International

International goals

As of match played 6 June 2016. Malaysia score listed first, score column indicates score after each S.Chanturu goal.

Honours

Club

Kelantan

Malaysia Cup: 2010, 2012

Malaysia Super League: 2011, 2012

Malaysia Charity Shield: 2011

Malaysia FA Cup: 2012

Johor Darul Ta'zim

Malaysia Super League: 2015, 2016, 2017

Malaysia Charity Shield: 2015, 2016

Malaysia FA Cup: 2016

Malaysia Cup: 2017

AFC Cup: 2015

References

External links

1987 births

Living people

Malaysian men's footballers

Malaysia men's international footballers

Perak F.C. players

Kelantan F.C. players

Penang F.C. players

Sarawak United FC players

Footballers from Kedah

Malaysian people of Tamil descent

Malaysian sportspeople of Indian descent

Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. players

Malaysia Super League players

Men's association football wingers

Men's association football forwards

Footballers at the 2010 Asian Games

Asian Games competitors for Malaysia