Naorem Priyangka Devi
Naorem Priyangka Devi (born 9 April 2003) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the India women's national football team and the Indian Women's League club Sethu.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Naorem Priyangka Devi | ||
| Date of birth | 9 April 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Manipur | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sethu | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Indian Arrows Women | 11 | (9) | |
| 2022 | Kerala Blasters | ||
| 2023– | Sethu | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| India U17 | |||
| 2022– | India | 7 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 1 November 2023 | |||
Club career edit
Devi started her senior career with Indian Arrows and played for them in the Indian Women's League.[3] On 14 May 2022, she scored 4 goals in a 8-0 victory against Mata Rukmani FC.[4][5] Priyangka Devi scored nine goals in 11 matches during the season. She was awarded with the emerging player of the season.[6] In 2022, she was signed by Kerala Blasters as a part of their newly launched women's team. [7]
International career edit
With four goals, Devi was India's top-scorer in the 2021 SAFF U-19 Women's Championship.[8][9] She was later called up into the senior national team in 2022. She made her debut for the senior national team on 6 April 2022 and scored the only goal in a 1-0 against Egypt.[10]
International goals edit
- Scores and results list India's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5 April 2022 | Prince Mohammed Stadium, Zarqa, Jordan | Egypt | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly |
| 2. | 10 September 2022 | Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal | Maldives | 2–0 | 9–0 | 2022 SAFF Women's Championship |
Honours edit
Manipur
- National Games Gold medal: 2022[11]
Individual
- Indian Women's League Emerging Player of the League: 2021–22
References edit
- ^ Quadri, Abreshmina Sayeed (18 November 2019). "From Lynda Kom to Sumati Kumari, 10 Players Who Impressed at U-17 Women's Championship". News18. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ The Sangai Express English (20 December 2021). "Priyanka Naorem scores as India beat Nepal, progress to SAFF U-19 Women's C'ship Final". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ D'Cunha, Zenia; Sagar, Sunaadh (19 May 2022). "Arrows provide a rare ray of hope for the future of women's football in India". ESPN. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ "IWL: Priyangka scores 4 as Indian Arrows run riot against Mata Rukmani FC". ThePrint. 14 May 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ Balraj, JN (13 May 2022). "Indian Arrows decimate Mata Rukmani, Sethu extend winning run in IWL". Khel Now. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ "IWL: Gokulam Kerala lift trophy after beating Sethu". ESPN. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ "Naorem Priyangka Devi – Kerala Blasters FC". Kerala Blasters FC. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ Guha, Sayantan (5 July 2022). ""Playing against Sweden and USA gave us a lot of joy and pride" - Indian youngster Priyangka Devi on the Women's Under-23 Three-Nations tournament". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ "India enters SAFF U-19 Women's Championship final". Sportstar. 19 December 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ Desk, Sports (6 April 2022). "Indian Women's Football Team Beat Egypt 1-0 in First Friendly in Jordan". News18. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ "National Games 2022, October 10 HIGHLIGHTS: Manipur wins women's football gold; Tamil Nadu tops Group A in men's volleyball". Sportstar. 10 October 2022.
External links edit
- Naorem Priyangka Devi at All India Football Federation
- Naorem Priyangka Devi at Global Sports Archive