Permi Jhooti

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Permi Jhooti
Personal information
Place of birth Preston, Lancashire, [1] England
Position(s) Midfielder [1]
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1995–1998 Chelsea F.C. 19 (4)
Millwall L.F.C.
1999–2000 Fulham L.F.C.
2000–2002 Chelsea F.C. 5 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Permi Jhooti is an English former footballer who played for Chelsea F.C. and Fulham L.F.C. [2] She is the first British South Asian footballer to play professionally in 2000 while playing for Fulham L.F.C.. [3] [4] [1] Jhooti is thought to be the inspiration behind the movie Bend It Like Beckham. [5] [6] Since retiring Permi has emigrated to Switzerland. [7] [8] [9]

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