Manisha Kalyan attracts interest from clubs in Spain, Australia, US

PANAJI: Manisha Kalyan was hardly known beyond the Indian football community, but a spate of impressive performances, including a historic goal against Brazil, has got her instant attention.
In November last year, the 19-year-old winger became the first Indian to score against any senior national Brazil team. She was already the first woman to score in Asian club competitions for Gokulam Kerala FC, and as her five goals against Odisha Police in their Indian Women’s League (IWL) opener on Saturday showed, she is only just beginning to fire.
Her dazzling runs on the left flank has got several clubs tracking her performances and, according to sources, she is now marked to ply her trade outside the country. “There is lot of interest from clubs in Spain, Australia, United States and other parts of Europe,” said Anuj Kichlu, representative of the Madrid-based BOY player agency which took Bala Devi to Rangers FC in Scotland. “I have no doubt Manisha will play abroad sooner rather than later. Clubs are tracking her and it’s only a matter of time before she makes the move.”
Manisha is aware of the interest that her recent performances has generated and is gearing to grab the opportunity. The winger is contracted with Gokulam Kerala till the conclusion of IWL and will pursue her foreign ambitions after the conclusion of the league. Gokulam Kerala are the defending champions and look good for another title.
“I am obviously thrilled with the interest. It’s a big opportunity for me. It’s been my dream to play for a big club, train with high-quality players and then bring share this experience back home with Indian players,” said Manisha.
Manisha struck the only goal of the game in the friendly against hosts Jordan early this month. It was a stunning strike that saw her collect the ball on the left, run past two markers and then finish with a powerful left-footer that grazed the fingertips of the rival goalkeeper and sailed into the top corner of the nets.
“The Indian team has been playing quite a few games against really good opposition and that has helped me gain confidence. It has also helped me improve my game and understand my own abilities. I know I can match them and sometimes even do better (than the players from higher-ranked teams),” said Manisha. She admits that her confidence skyrocketed after scoring against Brazil in November last year. It was the first time India played the senior Brazilian team and the world’s eyes were on the Arena da Amazonia where legendary midfielder Formiga Mota played her farewell game.
“To be on the same pitch as Formiga was a memorable moment,” said Manisha. “It was difficult for India against a team of Brazil’s quality, but we played without fear. We knew it’s our big chance. We had a good game and I managed to score too. That goal gave me a lot of confidence.”
That goal also brought her instant fame too. And some genuine interest from clubs in Europe, Australia and United States rising star.

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