Anju Tamang


Anju Tamang is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Indian Women's League club Sribhumi and the India women's national team. She has also represented Rising Students, Sethu, Odisha and Gokulam Kerala in the Indian Women's League.

Early life

Tamang was born to Ram Singh Tamang and Kanchi Maya in Uttar Rangali Bazna, near Birpara in the district of Alipurduar, West Bengal. She is of Tamang descent and comes from a family of farmers. Her schooling was done at the Alagarah High School, Kalimpong and the Scottish Universities’ Mission Institution, Kalimpong. She went on for higher studies at the University of North Bengal, Siliguri.

Career

Tamang played football with boys while growing up and did not encounter a professional coach until she was 17. At the age of 19, she progressed to an academy and played in the inaugural Indian Women's League.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.9 February 2019Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, India1–01–02019 Women's Gold Cup
2.1 March 2019Alanya, Turkey4–010–02019 Turkish Women's Cup
3.1 March 2019Alanya, Turkey9–010–02019 Turkish Women's Cup
4.22 March 2019Sahid Rangasala, Biratnagar, Nepal3–13–12019 SAFF Women's Championship
5.2 October 2021Theyab Awana Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates4–14–1Friendly
6.10 September 2022Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1–09–02022 SAFF Women's Championship
7.10 September 2022Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal3–09–02022 SAFF Women's Championship
8.10 September 2022Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal7–09–02022 SAFF Women's Championship
9.10 September 2022Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal9–09–02022 SAFF Women's Championship
10.4 April 2023Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan1–05–02024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
11.4 April 2023Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan2–05–02024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
12.7 April 2023Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan2–04–02024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
13.21 September 2023Wenzhou Sports Centre, Wenzhou, China1–01–22022 Asian Games
14.24 February 2024Gold City Sports Complex, Alanya, Turkey1–02–02024 Turkish Women's Cup
15.29 June 2025700th Anniversary Stadium, Chiang Mai, Thailand2–04–02026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification

Honours

India
East Bengal
Rising Students Club
KRYPHSA