Saru Limbu


Saru Limbu is a Nepalese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. She is also a member of the Nepali national team.

Early life

Growing up in her hometown in Morang District, Limbu used to watch local football matches, and her friends and cousins influenced her to play football. After playing for New Star, she attracted the attention of bigger clubs including Nepal A.P.F. Club.

Career

In 2016, APF offered her a contract. When she joined APF, key players such as Anu Lama and Sajana Rana were injured, so Limbu got an immediate chance to play. After a dominant performance in the Chief of Army Staff Cup, she was called up to Nepal women's national football team. After consistently performing well at club level and in closed camps, she was selected for Nepal's squad for the 2016 SAFF Women's Championship. Limbu also captained Nepal's under-18 women's team at the 2018 SAFF U-18 Women's Championship. Limbu was one of four Nepal national team players recruited to play in the 2021 edition of Pakistan's National Women Football Championship, for Masha United in Karachi. The side finished top of its group, scoring 60 goals in four matches. These included a 19–0 win over Sialkot, a 4–0 triumph over Higher Education Commission, a 35–0 victory over Karachi, and a 2–2 draw with Karachi United. They reached the semi-finals before the tournament was cancelled. She returned to play in Nepal's domestic league for Nepal A.P.F. Club.

International goals

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.12 September 2022Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal2–06–02022 SAFF Women's Championship
2.29 June 2025Milliy Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan3–09–02026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification
-29 June 2025Milliy Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan-9–02026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification
-29 June 2025Milliy Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan-9–02026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification
-29 June 2025Milliy Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan-9–02026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification

Honours

Kickstart
  • Indian Women's League runner-up: 2022–23
Individual
YearTournamentAward
COAS International Women Football TournamentBest midfielder
Chief Minister BYC Women Gold CupBest midfielder
2021National Women LeagueMost Valuable Player