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Dalima Chhibber (born 30 August 1997) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Kickstart and Indian national team.[1][2][3]
Early life
Dalima was born in a football-loving family, as both of her parents were soccer players, and her dad made it pro, as did her sister and her brother. She joined her father Om Chhibber's football academy Eves Soccer Club at the age of 7 and eventually went on to play for the Indian women's youth teams. She did her graduation from the Jesus and Mary College of the Delhi University.[4][5] She is pursuing her Masters in Sports Psychology at the University of Manitoba where she is also a part of the women's soccer team of Manitoba Bisons.[6] She completed her graduation in November 2022.[7]
Club career
Dalima played for FC Pune City in 2016-17 Indian Women's League season and then moved to India Rush SC for the 2017–18 Indian Women's League season. She joined Gokulam Kerala FC on 31 March 2019 for the 2019–20 Indian Women's League season.
On 14 August 2019, Dalima joined Manitoba Bisons in Canadian West Universities Premier Division.[8] After two-year long stint and experience with Gokulam Kerala, Chhibber moved back to Canadian side Manitoba Bisons in August 2022.[9]
After spell in Manitoba Bisons, Chhibber returned to India in 2023, signed with Kickstart for 2023–24 IWL season, and became club captain.[10]
International career
Dalima made her international debut in 2016 South Asian games against Maldives.[11] After that she became a regular choice for the national team.[12] She scored her first goal in 2019 SAFF Women's Championship against Bangladesh on 20 March 2019. Her second goal came against Nepal, a 40 yard freekick in the final of the SAFF Championship.[13] For her prolific performance in 2019 SAFF Women's Championship she was awarded the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament Award.[14]
Career statistics
International
| International caps and goals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Caps | Goals |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 18 | 2 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 46 | 2 |
- Scores and results list India's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 20 March 2019 | Sahid Rangsala, Biratnagar, Nepal | Template:Fbw | 1–0 | 4–0 | 2019 SAFF Women's Championship |
| 2. | 22 March 2019 | Template:Fbw | 1–0 | 3–1 |
Honours
India
- SAFF Women's Championship: 2016, 2019
- South Asian Games Gold Medal: 2016
Gokulam Kerala
- Indian Women's League: 2021–22
- AFC Women's Club Championship: third place 2021
Kickstart
- Indian Women's League runner-up: 2022–23[15][16]
Individual
- 2019 SAFF Women's Championship Most Valuable Player[17]
See also
References
- ↑ Six players to watch out for in the Indian Women's League. ESPN.
- ↑ Live Your Goals brings a sparkle to participants' eyes. FIFA(5 October 2016).
- ↑ The goal is set(30 August 2015).
- ↑ Women's Day Special: Dalima Chhibber – Indian Footballer, Pandey, Vinayak. Khel Now(8 March 2017). Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ↑ If Women's Football Gets The Attention It Needs, It Will Surely Grow, Das, Ria. She The People(26 May 2018). Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ↑ Dalima Chhibber: Chose to study and play in Canada because I need to sustain myself financially while playing football, Pandey, Shubham. Firstpost(7 August 2019). Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ↑ India national team veteran Dalima Chhibber using her own experiences as fuel for mental health awareness. Manitoba Bisons(17 November 2022). Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ↑ Manitoba Bisons should use speed to drive offence in Canada West soccer, Pchajek, Jason. www.themanitoban.com. The Manitoban (Manitoba Bisons)(18 September 2019). Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ↑ After helping her home country, India national team star Dalima Chhibber back with Bisons soccer in 2022. gobisons.ca. Manitoba Bisons Soccer (University of Manitoba)(29 August 2022). Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ↑ KICKSTART FC ANNOUNCE THEIR SQUAD FOR HERO IWL 2023. 90ndstoppage.wordpress.com. 90ndstop Page(26 April 2023). Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ↑ KAMALA'S BRACE GUIDES INDIA TO A WINNING START. www.the-aiff.com. Retrieved 2019-04-15.
- ↑ Dalima Chhibber- The Voice of Indian women's football. Football Express. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ↑ Curl it like Chhibber - Meet Indian football's poster girl, Selvaraj, Jonathan. ESPN India(2 July 2019). Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ↑ Watch: MVP Dalima Chhibber Scores 30-Yard Screamer in SAFF Final. The Quint(2019-03-25). Retrieved 2019-04-15.
- ↑ Gokulam Kerala steamroll Kickstart to complete hat-trick of Hero IWL titles. the-aiff.com(21 May 2023). Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ↑ Indian Women's League 2023: Gokulam Kerala thrash Kickstart FC 5–0 to win third consecutive title. sportstar.thehindu.com(21 May 2023). Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ↑ सावित्रा र इन्दुमति सर्वाधिक गोलकर्ता, डालीमा सर्वोत्कृष्ट. hamrokhelkud.com. Hamro Khelkud. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
External links
- Dalima Chhibber at All India Football Federation
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