Anju Tamang

Anju Tamang (born 22 December 1995) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Gokulam Kerala and the India women's national team. She has also represented Rising Students, Sethu and Odisha in the Indian Women's League.

Early life
Tamang was born to Ram Singh Tamang and Kanchi Maya in Birpara in the district of Alipurduar, West Bengal. She is of Tamang descent and comes from a family of farmers. Her schooling was done at the Alagarah High School, Kalimpong and the Scottish Universities’ Mission Institution (SUMI), Kalimpong. She went on for higher studies at the University of North Bengal, Siliguri.

Career
Tamang played football with boys while growing up and did not encounter a professional coach until she was 17. At the age of 19, she progressed to an academy and played in the inaugural Indian Women's League.

International

 * Scores and results list India's goal tally first.

Honours
India
 * SAFF Women's Championship: 2019
 * South Asian Games Gold medal: 2019

Rising Students Club
 * Indian Women's League: 2017–18

KRYPHSA
 * Indian Women's League runner-up: 2019–20