Nandini (footballer)

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Nandini (born 6 June 2007) [1] is an Indian football player from Punjab. She plays for the India women's national football team as a midfielder or goalkeeper. She plays for Odisha Football club and is registered with the Football Association of Odisha for the domestic tournaments.

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Early life and career

Nandini is from Chandigarh, Punjab. Her father Vijay Kumar is a Class IV employee and her mother works as a domestic help. She did her schooling at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 22, Chandigarh. [2]

Career

Nandini started as a forward but later decided to become a goalkeeper following the suggestion from their coaches and senior players to take advantage of her height. [3] Earlier, she was selected for the under 17 team. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "AIFF Under 17 National Team -Nandini". The AIFF. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  2. ↑ "From ace striker to goalkeeper, Nandini eyes place in national team". The Tribune. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  3. ↑ "From ace striker to goalkeeper, Nandini eyes place in national team". The Tribune. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  4. ↑ "Chandigarhs Nandini gets call for U-17 football probables camp". The Tribune. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
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