Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Football Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/11/2001 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Village Mugowal, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India |
Latest News about Manisha Kalyan
01/2025
Manisha Kalyan joined Alianza Lima, a top-tier Peruvian club, in January 2025. In her debut match against Deportiva Universitaria, she scored the opening goal in the 18th minute with a powerful shot after a brilliant first touch on a diagonal pass, and also provided an assist, contributing to a 4-1 victory. This made her the first Indian woman footballer to score for a South American club.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 8" |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sant Attar Singh Khalsa Senior Secondary School |
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| College/University | Mehr Chand Mahajan (MCM) DAV College for Women, Chandigarh |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate degree from Mehr Chand Mahajan (MCM) DAV College for Women |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Narinder Pal (businessman) |
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| Mother | Rajkumari Pal (homemaker) |
| Siblings | Sonam Pal (elder) |
Career
| Began professional career with Sethu FC before joining Gokulam Kerala FC in 2018. | |
| Won Indian Women's League (IWL) title with Gokulam Kerala in 2021-22, scoring 14 goals. | |
| Signed with Apollon Ladies FC in Cyprus in July 2022, becoming the first Indian woman to sign a professional contract with a European club. | |
| Debuted in UEFA Women's Champions League qualifying rounds with Apollon Ladies, becoming the first Indian footballer to play in the competition. | |
| Helped Apollon Ladies win the Cypriot First Division title in 2022-23. | |
| Scored the first goal by an Indian woman in a top-tier Asian club competition against FC Bunyodkor in the 2021 AFC Women's Club Championship. | |
| First Indian footballer to score in UEFA Women's Champions League while playing for Apollon Ladies. | |
| Joined Alianza Lima in Peru in January 2025. | |
| Currently represents India senior national team as a forward. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She made history as the inaugural Indian footballer in the UEFA European Women’s Championship. | |
| 2. Her football journey commenced at just thirteen years old. | |
| 3. She proudly represented India in multiple global competitions. | |
| 4. She clinched the prestigious Hero of the League accolade at the Indian Women's League (IWL). | |
| 5. First Indian footballer to score against a Brazilian Senior National team. | |
| 6. Started in athletics and basketball before switching to football on advice from her school PT teacher Brahmjit Singh. |