Since 2005, Devi has made a total of 46 appearances for the national side with 36 goals to her name. During his conversation with AIFF TV, Bala, 30, said that the new CE has helped football players a lot. She is playing club football abroad. She received the prestigious award again in 2015. Good day out of the field ! Devi's first tournament with the national team was at the under-17 level in 2005. Bala, who had scored six goals in three matches ahead of the quarter-final, added 10 more (8', 16', 26', 31', 33', 35', 47', 52', 77', 84') to take her tournament tally to 19 goals. The 30-year-old wrapped up an incredible win for Rangers WFC after they had already dissected the Motherwell side during the game. [12] Her best moment while representing the country came against Bhutan in that same tournament. by 9-0. Bala who had earned the nickname goal machine is the top-scorer for India with 52 goals. A first competitive #RangersFC goal for @BalaDevi_10 pic.twitter.com/p3IJ5TgUGN. [1] She was awarded the same title the next year in 2003. [1] She also earned top-scorer awards at the under-17 level for her state. [1] She has represented India at the senior level since 2005. Also awarded in the next year 2015 Indian Women's Player of the Year. The team went on to win the match 4–2 on penalties.[4]. [10] On 13 December 2010 she scored five goals in India's opening match of the tournament against Bhutan as India won 18–0. Star Indian footballer Bala Devi scored her first goal for the Rangers FC in a 9-0 decimation of Motherwell FC in the Scottish Women’s Premier League. She has also represented India for so many years now and scored so many goals. She has been the top scorer in the Indian Women's League for the past two seasons and has also been named as All India Football Federation (AIFF) Women's Player of the Year twice, in 2015 and 2016. [13] She did return to the team for the 2014 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers in May 2013 but India failed to qualify. Ngangom Bala Devi (Source: Facebook/Bala Devi) Phenomenal Record. Bala Devi smashed 5 goals as the Indian eves went on to claim an 18-0 win — the biggest margin of victory in the history of Indian women's football. Bala Devi entered the limelight in 2019, prior to her arrival in Scotland, when she scored 26 goals in seven fixtures for Manipur Police in the Indian Women’s League (IWL). [22] However, in the final, Devi managed to find the net four times as India defeated Nepal 6–0 to claim their third straight SAFF Championship crown.[23][24]. [14], On 27 October 2014, it was announced that Devi was selected into the India squad that was to participate in the 2014 SAFF Women's Championship, her first SAFF Championship since 2010. Bala Devi had contributed 5 goals in Indian women's football team's huge 18-0 win vs Bhutan at the Women's SAFF Championship in 2010. Player meets player. [1] Eventually, Devi went on to represent the Manipur Senior Women's Football Team in the India women's football championship. The tournament was hosted in Pakistan from 11 to 21 November 2014. Bala was the top scorer of IWL 2019 with an astounding tally of 26 goals from just seven games. Ngangom Bala Devi, Yumnam Kamala Devi, Kshetrimayum Margaret Devi, Kashmina MS, Umapati Devi, Elangbam Panthoi Chanu and Ranjibala Devi have boycotted the national team over differences with head coach Maymol Rocky and assistant coach Chaoba Devi. She is the first Indian female footballer to score a goal in the Professional League of Europe. Bala has a prolific record at the domestic level with over 100 goals in 120 games. She also represented the India women's under-19 side in 2006 and 2007. Rangers FC have a terrific record in the 2020/21 SWPL-1, where they have won five of their first six games. She scored 10 goals in just 8 appearances for the U16 and the U19 Indian women's teams. 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Bala … Congratulations Team ! While a semi-professional footballer in India, Devi also worked as a policewoman for the Manipur Police Department. She also represented the India women's under-19 side in 2006 and 2007. In January 2020, Devi signed a professional contract of 18 months with Scottish Women's Premier League club Rangers, making her one of the few Indian women to become a professional footballer. Striker Bala Devi came on as a late substitute for Rangers Women and scored the final goal in a 9-0 victory for her club. [2] Just a few months after becoming the first-ever Asian international footballer for Rangers FC (Women), Bala Devi scored her first goal in only her fourth appearance for the Scottish club. Football News: Bala Devi scored the solitary goal as the Indian women's team went down 1-5 to Uzbekistan in its first friendly match at the Yakkasary Stadium in Tash She would go on to make her debut for the senior side in 2005. “Bala-di is such an amazing player. Bala Devi scores for Rangers (Twitter/RangersFC) Star Indian footballer Bala Devi scored her first goal for the Rangers FC in a 9-0 decimation of Motherwell FC in the Scottish Women’s Premier League. While playing with Manipur, Devi was teammates with India captain and AIFF Women's Player of Year, Oinam Bembem Devi. She was promoted to Inspector rank following her impressive performance in football for Rangers WFC. On 13 December 2010 she scored five goals in India's opening match of the tournament against Bhutan as India won 18–0. [5] On 6 December 2020, she became the first Indian woman to score in a professional football league in Europe by netting for the Gers, as they win against Motherwell L.F.C. Bala Devi's goal came in the 85th minute of the match, which was the last goal of what was a thrashing 9-0 win to the Rangers Women against Motherwell. They have also scored 19 goals so far, 9 of which came against Motherwell. Indian hockey team shines in FIH Pro League Bala Devi recently scored a goal against Motherwell while playing with Rangers. While goalkeeper Aditi Chouhan had a stint with West Ham United in 2015, Bala Devi is the first to sign a professional contract. She scored total 8 goals in 5 matches. [2] She was very influential in her state, winning the women's football championship in 2014, scoring a brace as Manipur defeated Odisha in the final 3–1. Bala Devi was awarded the Women’s Player Of The Year award by the All India Football Federation on account of her performance. While Manipur took a 2-1 lead inside the first 20 minutes, Jharkhand found one back … She has scored 52 goals in … [15] She started the tournament in fantastic form as she scored four goals in the opening match against Maldives. [1], During the 2015 National Games of India, Devi represented her state as they won the gold medal. In 2017-18 IWL 2nd season she joined KRYPHSA F.C. Waving the Indian flag high in European football, Indian footballer Bala Devi scored her first goal for Scottish side Rangers on Monday as her team defeated … [6], She rose to more fame by beating various footballing stars, including Tottenham's Son-Heung Min to become the AFC International player of the week in December 2020 and become the first Indian footballer to do so.[7]. @RangersWFC https://t.co/2zrKCevs71. In fact, Bala Devi has always had a good record when it comes to scoring goals. Veteran Ngangom Bala Devi was dominating from the start, handed her team the gold by netting a comfortable goal, finishing off with a fine victory over the hosts. She is an inspiration for each and every one of us. She played inaugural season of Indian Women's League 2016-17 with Manipur Police Sports Club in qualifying round and in Final Round played with Eastern Sporting Union. In 2016 South Asian Games she scored 3 goals in 5 matches. Bala Devi goal vs Motherwell marks an iconic moment in Indian football. She also captained India women's national football team in 2016 SAFF Women's Championship. Bala Devi scores her first goal in Scottish Women’s Premier League Coming off the bench in the 65th minute, Bala scored her side’s last goal of the match in the 85th minute on Sunday. [1] She completed her education at the Oinam Thambal Mark College of OINAM. In 37 appearances for the team, she netted 26 goals, which helped her secure a contract in Scotland. Despite being a part of the 2010 winning team, Devi was not included in the India squad that won the tournament again in 2012. And a key factor for all of that are inputs from none other than the mercurial Bala Devi, who she looks up to as a mentor. After the tournament she was declared the best player of the tournament. This is indeed a good moment for Indian football as Bala Devi makes a mark on the international stage. Bala was one of the 5 goalscorers for Rangers in the 9-0 win over Motherwell. The 30-year-old was on the scoresheet as the Rangers completed a 9-0 hammering of Motherwell in the Scottish Women's Top Flight League (SWPL-1). [16] Her form continued into the next match against Bangladesh as she scored a brace in a 5–1 victory for India. She has represented India at the senior level since 2005. and in 2018-19 IWL 3rd season she re-joined Manipur Police Sports Club. [11] India went on to win the tournament, defeating Nepal 1–0. [2] Due to her performance in the tournament, Devi was awarded the Women's Player of the Year award by the All India Football Federation. Bala Devi is the first-ever Asian international footballer to play for Rangers FC (Women). The Rangers forward latched onto a pass in the penalty box to and calmly slotted her finish past the opposition keeper. [8][9] She was a part of the India team that took part in the first women's SAFF Championship in 2010. [21], During the semi-final against Sri Lanka Devi scored only once in a 5–0 thrashing. For starters, Bala Devi has signed an 18-month contract, which allows her to be available for two seasons. Bala Devi smashed 5 goals as the Indian eves went on to claim an 18-0 win — the biggest margin of victory in the history of Indian women's football. Star Indian footballer Bala Devi scored her first goal for the Rangers FC in a 9-0 decimation of Motherwell FC in the Scottish Women’s Premier League. [19][20] She finished the group stage with eleven goals from three matches. On Sunday, Bala Devi became the first Indian female footballer to score a goal in the Scottish Women’s Premier League and Europe. Indian player Ng Bala Devi won the top-scorer award averaging over three goals per match. Ngangom Bala Devi, the flag bearer of women’s football in the country, has netted 52 goals from 58 appearances for India since 2010. Bala Devi scored her first professional goal for Scottish club Rangers on Monday. She scored total 8 goals in 5 matc… Playing for the national team, Bala has scored a sensational 52 goals in 58 appearances since 2010, which also makes her the top international goalscorer in South Asia. Coming off the bench in the 65th minute, Bala scored her side’s last goal of the match in the 85th minute on Sunday. Coming off the bench in the 65th minute, Bala scored her side’s last goal of the match in the 85th minute on Sunday. Praising Bala Devi’s chance to showcase the power of women footballers from India on an international platform, another icon Bembem Devi believes that this will inspire young aspiring women footballers in the country. Bala Devi was also a part of the Indian women's side that featured in the first-ever Women's SAFF Championship in 2010. If necessary, sleep with a football. Till date, Bala Devi has scored thirty-six goals while representing India in forty-six matches. The first Indian to be joining an international football club is a woman named Bala Devi from Manipur. [1] She was a part of the Manipur U19 team that took part in the Under-19 Women's Championship in Assam in 2002. Born in Manipur, Devi grew up playing the game with mainly boys. [3] This was Manipur's first championship since 2010 and their 17th overall out of 20. In the final India beat Nepal for the third time and remains the only nation to lift the title. Bala Devi scored her first goal for Rangers Women’s FC on Sunday. They are now just three points behind league leaders Glasgow City. Renowned Scottish club Rangers FC on Wednesday announced the signing of woman’s national team forward Bala Devi, a first in Indian football. She is the first Indian woman to score for a major European club in the top-tier football league. After the 0-2 defeat against Spanish club … She scored the equalizer in the final against Odisha to make it 1–1 at the Corporation Stadium. The moment made history as it was the first goal scored by an Indian in Europe. Apart from her, Kirsty Howat and Lizzie Arnot scored a hat-trick each while Megan Bell & Daina Bourma were also on target. Bala is the current top-scorer for India with 52 goals. Ngangom Bala Devi (born 2 February 1990) is an Indian women's footballer who plays as a forward for Scottish Women's Premier League club Rangers and India women's national football team. Ngangom Bala Devi had previously played for domestic football team, Manipur Police after joining in 2019. An influential striker, Bala Devi scored her first goal for Rangers in their dominant 9-0 victory over Motherwell Women FC earlier this month. A Ratanbala Devi brace and a Bala Devi goal led the Indian women to a comfortable win over the South American side. Devi finished the 2014 SAFF Championship with sixteen goals in only five matches. Coming off the bench in the 65th minute, Bala scored her side’s last goal of the match in the 85th minute on … She has won three SAFF Championship trophies as a senior figure in the Indian women’s national team (2010, 2014, and 2016). She also has over 100 goals in 120 games at the domestic level besides being two-time AIFF Women Player of the Year (2015, 2016). With the win, the Rangers climbed up to the second place on the points table. A Ratanbala Devi brace and a Bala Devi goal led the Indian women to a comfortable win over the South American side. India went on to win the tournament, defeating Nepal1–0. Bala Devi netted her first professional goal for Rangers Women to become the first female Indian footballer to score in a professional European football league. Bala Devi, who plays as a forward for the team, had scored her first goal for the Rangers FC on Sunday against Motherwell FC in the Scottish Women’s Premier League. 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