Indian women footballers plying their trade overseas currently
Indian women have made some brilliant transfers overseas.
Indian women’s football is making a rather steady progress at the global stage. Recently during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, Manisha Kalyan’s brilliant freekick goal against Chinese Taipei made headlines globally with global football fans reacting to the thunderous strike.
India also played the AFC Women’s Asian Cup this year at various age categories. Multiple players plying their trade abroad is another key indicator of the growth. And the latest name to join the growing list is India U-20 international Ruchi Yadav, who made her debut for Jordanian top tier club Nashama Al-Mustaqbal recently.
Kajol D’Souza and Rivka Ramji recently played overseas in Saudi Arabia and Singapore respectively, however have now returned to India.
With multiple Indian women footballers trying their luck abroad in foreign leagues, here’s a look at the Indian women footballers currently playing abroad.
Aveka Singh (Naestved HG)
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The 22-year-old Indian midfielder, Aveka Singh has quickly made a name for herself as an integral part of the Indian women’s national team in the recent months. Aveka Singh has made a strong impact on the national team, especially in the recent SAFF Women’s Championship triumph and the FIFA Women’s Series.
Perhaps the second biggest name after Manisha Kalyan at the global stage is of Aveka Singh as she is currently plying her trade for Næstved HG in Denmark joining the side back in 2025.
The 22-year-old has already taken her footballing journey to different environments overseas and is currently continuing her development in Denmark at Næstved HG.
Ruchi Yadav (Nashama Al-Mustaqbal)
Ruchi Yadav becomes the latest name on the list to join an overseas club. The India U-20 international recently made her debut for Jordan Women’s Pro League side Nashama Al-Mustaqbal in Jordan Cup and has signed a contract that will keep her at the club till the end of this season.
The India U-20 defender was also a part of Joakim Alexandersson’s squad that participated in the AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2026. Ruchi recently featured for the Indian Women’s League side Sethu FC before making the move to Jordan.
Harshika Jain (RWDM Women)
Harshika Jain is another Indian women’s footballer who is currently plying her trade overseas.
After joining the Romanian top tier club Atletic Olimpia in 2025, she has now moved to Belgium, where she is currently playing for RWDM Women.
Harshika made headlines when she joined Romanian side Atletic Olimpia Gherla becoming the first Indian woman to sign for a Romanian top tier club.
Manisha Kalyan (AEK Athens)
Manisha Kalyan has been one of the most impressive women’s footballers to come out of the Indian Women’s Football scene in the 21st century.
She is no doubt the biggest name representing Indian women’s football at the global stage. After making a name for herself for multiple overseas clubs in Cyprus and Greece, Manisha made a move to Peru in January 2026 joining Alianza Lima.
She had a very short stint with the Alianza Lima side but managed to get her name on the scoresheet a couple of times. In July this year, Manisha Kalyan made her return to Greece, signing for AEK Athens.
The Indian player has been in sublime form and is a very integral part of the Indian women’s team set up. Manisha Kalyan also made headlines globally after scoring a stunning free kick goal against Chinese Taipei at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026.
Which club does Manisha Kalyan play for?
Manisha Kalyan currently plays for AEK Athens in Greece after a short stint in Peru.
Who is the latest Indian women’s footballer who has signed for an overseas club?
Ruchi Yadav becomes the latest name on the list to join an overseas club, joining Jordan Women’s Pro League side Nashama Al-Mustaqbal.
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