* Club domestic league appearances and goalsas of 4 January 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 2 December 2025
Shaheda Akter Ripa (born 8 December 2005) is a Bangladeshi footballer who plays as an attacker for the Rajshahi Stars FC and the Bangladesh national team. She has represented Bangladesh in multiple youth and senior international tournaments, showing notable performances in the SAFF championships.
Shaheda Akter Ripa began her career in the youth football leagues of Bangladesh. She caught the attention of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) with her outstanding performance at the Bangladesh Youth Games and the JFA Cup, where she was the top scorer.[1] In 2019, she joined the Bangladesh U-16 team, making an impact in international youth competitions.
Ripa's international debut with the Bangladesh Under-16 team took place in 2019 during the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers. Since then, she has played in various tournaments, contributing to the team's performances in the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship and other regional competitions.
In 2021, Ripa gained widespread recognition after leading Bangladesh to victory in the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship. She emerged as the top goal scorer with five goals, helping Bangladesh secure the title against India in the final match.[8] In 2023, she joined the senior Bangladesh women's national team, continuing to display her attacking skills.
Career statistics
International
As of match played 5 July 2025
Scores and results list Bangladesh's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Shaheda Akter Ripa goal.
List of international goals scored by Shaheda Akter Ripa
In her international career, Ripa has faced strong opponents, playing against teams such as Japan, Vietnam, and Nepal. Some of her notable matches include:
22 September 2023: Bangladesh vs. Japan – 0–8 loss[10]
25 September 2023: Bangladesh vs. Vietnam – 1–6 loss[11]
28 September 2023: Bangladesh vs. Nepal – 1–1 draw[12]
Humanitarian efforts
In 2022, Ripa decided to auction her Best Goal Scorer trophy from the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship to raise funds for flood victims in Sylhet, Bangladesh. She expressed her commitment to helping the affected communities and viewed this act as a meaningful way to contribute to those in need.[13]
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