Kiran Pisda (born 16 August 2001) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Indian Women's League club Odisha and the India women's national football team.[1][2] She is the first player from Chhattisgarh to play for the Indian senior national team.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kiran Pisda | ||
| Date of birth | 16 August 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Chhattisgarh, India | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Odisha | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –2022 | Mata Rukmani Girls | ||
| 2022 | Kerala Blasters | ||
| 2023 | Sethu | ||
| 2023–2024 | Dinamo Zagreb | 5 | (1) |
| 2024– | Odisha | ||
| International career | |||
| 2022– | India | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editPisda was born to a tribal family in Chhattisgarh. She started her football career by playing for Durg. Pisda got her training from girls football academy under the supervision of coaches from sports and youth welfare department of Chhattisgarh. She played for Raipur in different state league tournaments and also played for Chhattisgarh in national leagues. [4] In 2022, she was signed by Kerala Blasters FC as a part of their newly launched women's team. [5][6][7]
On 8 November 2023, it was officially announced that she, along with M. K. Kashmina, joined Croatian Women's League club ŽNK Dinamo Zagreb on a one-year deal.[8]
International career
editIn September 2022, she was included in the final 23 squad of Indian team to play in the 2022 SAFF Women's Championship.[9][4][10]
Honours
editDinamo Zagreb
References
edit- ^ Behera, Partha Sarathi (4 September 2022). "Chhattisgarh's tribal girl Kiran Pisda to represent India at SAF Championship - Raipur News". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 13 October 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
- ^ "Kerala Women's League: Kerala Blasters drub SB FA 10-0". OnManorama. 13 August 2022. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
- ^ Khwaza, Afroz (4 September 2022). "Chief Minister congratulates Ms. Kiran Pisda for her selection in the Indian team – Ayan News : ayannews.in". Ayan News. Archived from the original on 13 October 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
- ^ a b "State's Tribal Girl Kiran Pisda To Represent India At Saf Tourney - Raipur News". The Times of India. 5 September 2022. Archived from the original on 13 October 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
- ^ "Kiran Pisda – Kerala Blasters FC". Kerala Blasters FC. 27 May 2014. Archived from the original on 13 October 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
- ^ Menon, Anirudh (28 September 2022). "ISL giants to IWL hopefuls - Inside Kerala Blasters' many challenges to start a women's football team". ESPN. Archived from the original on 13 October 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
- ^ "राष्ट्रीय फुटबॉल टीम में छत्तीसगढ़ की बेटी किरण पिस्दा का चयन, पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ खेलेगी पहला मुकाबला.. खेल मंत्री उमेश पटेल ने दी बधाई व शुभकामनाएं » Kelo Pravah". Kelo Pravah. 4 September 2022. Archived from the original on 13 October 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
- ^ Mathew, Alen Philip (8 November 2023). "Kashmina, Kiran Pisda sign for Croatian club ŽNK Dinamo Zagreb". khelnow.com. Archived from the original on 8 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ Biswas, Joseph (4 September 2022). "India announce squad for SAFF Women's Championship 2022". Khel Now. Archived from the original on 17 October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ देवांगन, डिलेश्वर (5 September 2022). "सक्सेस स्टोरीः भारतीय फुटबॉल टीम में बालोद की किरण का चयन, पाकिस्तान और बांग्लादेश से होगा मुकाबला". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). Archived from the original on 13 October 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
- ^ "HNKŽ 23/24, Finale". semafor.hns. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
External links
edit- Kiran Pisda at Global Sports Archive