Sanjida Akhter (সানজিদা আক্তার) is a professional female footballer in Bangladesh. She has been famous nationwide for her tremendous performances and gorgeous outlook. Find everything about this charming poster girl of Bangladesh Women’s Football. Bangladeshi forward Sanjida Akter arrived in Kolkata to begin her new journey as the first-ever female foreign footballer of traditional Indian outfit East Bengal FC.

Sanjida Akhter began her football journey in 2011, participating in the Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Gold Cup Football Tournament while representing Kolsindur Government Primary School. Her outstanding performance caught her attention, and she became a crucial player for Bangladesh’s U-14 team, leading them to victory in the 2015 AFC U-14 Girls Regional Championship held in Nepal.

Youth Achievements

Sanjida’s contributions were pivotal in qualifying Bangladesh for the 2017 AFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Thailand. She played in all Group C matches and scored 4 goals in 9 appearances for the U-17 national team. Later, she represented Bangladesh in the 2019 AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers and the 2020 AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

Notable Records

One of her career’s most significant achievements came when the Bangladesh women’s football team defeated Malaysia 6-0 during an international friendly at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium, marking one of the team’s biggest wins in history.

Achievements and Legacy

Sanjida Akhter has been a trailblazer in Bangladeshi women’s football. She continues to inspire young athletes with her dedication and skill. Her association with Bashundhara Kings Women strengthens the team’s performance in domestic and international tournaments.