Manisha Kalyan

Manisha Kalyan is a 24-year-old Indian footballer who has made significant strides in women's football, becoming a trailblazer for her country. Born in Muggowal, Hoshiarpur, she began playing football at the age of 13 and quickly rose to prominence, playing for clubs in India, Cyprus, and Greece. Kalyan gained international recognition as the first Indian woman to score in the AFC Women’s Club Championship and to participate in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Recently, she signed with Alianza Lima, marking her first experience in South America, and is expected to bring her versatile skills and offensive prowess to the Peruvian Liga Femenina.