Preeti Rai


Preeti Kulung Rai is a Nepalese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Jordan Women's Pro League club Etihad and Nepal national women's team.

Early life

Rai is a native of Solukhumbu District, Nepal. She is the daughter of Chandra Prasad Rai and Gyanmaya Rai. She attended Sharada Academy in Nepal. She started playing football at the age of six.

Club career

In 2025, she joined Jordan Women's Pro League club Etihad Club.

International career

Rai made a remarkable debut for Nepal's national women's football team in a FIFA Friendly match against Bangladesh at Dasharath Stadium on 9 September 2021. At just 16 years old, Rai showed her skills and made an immediate impact by scoring a stunning goal in the 22nd minute.
Rai was part of Nepal women's national football team at the 2024 WAFF Women's Championship. Nepal team finished second place in the tournament.

Style of play

Preeti Rai is primarily known for her role as a midfielder, where her playing style is defined by her playmaking abilities, vision, and technical skills. She has an impressive ability to control the game from the midfield, making precise passes and creating scoring opportunities for her teammates. Her skill in providing accurate and timely assists has made her a valuable asset to both her club and the Nepal National Women's Team.

Statistics

International goals

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.9 September 2021Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2–12–1FIFA Friendly
2.27 February 2024Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia2–12–12024 WAFF Women's Championship
3.21 October 2024Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal1–011–02024 SAFF Women's Championship
4.21 October 2024Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal7–011–02024 SAFF Women's Championship
5.21 October 2024Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal10–011–02024 SAFF Women's Championship