Inonge Kaloustian
Inonge Kaloustian is a footballer who plays as a midfielder or striker for the Zambia national team.[1] She was born in the United States.
Early life
[edit]Kaloustian played basketball.[2] She attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School in the Greenbelt, Maryland, where she was regarded as one of the team's most important players.[3]
Club career
[edit]Kaloustian has been described as having "a significant role in promoting football at an educational level in Zambia. Her participation helps foster a strong sports culture among students".[4] She signed for Zambian side ZISD.[5] She made ten appearances and scored one goal for the club as they finished 14th in the league with 35 points.[6]
International career
[edit]In 2023, Kaloustian was called up to the Zambia women's national football team for two matches against South Korea.[7] However, her call-up was regarded as controversial by supporters.[8]
Style of play
[edit]Kaloustian mainly operates as a midfielder or striker and is known for her "tactical awareness, technical finesse, and leadership qualities".[9]
Personal life
[edit]Kaloustian is a native of Prince George's County, United States.[10] She is the daughter of Dr. Monde Muyanga, the USAID Assistant Administrator Bureau for Africa Office.
References
[edit]- ^ "Inonge Kaloustian aims to prove critics wrong". bolanews.co. 30 March 2023.
- ^ "Inonge Kaloustian - Greenbelt News Review article".
- ^ "Eleanor Roosevelt believes it has the horses to contend at the region level". The Washington Post.
- ^ "Inonge Kaloustian - Zambian Observer article". 24 August 2023.
- ^ "INONGE BACK IN ZAMBIA". zambiareports.news. 7 August 2023.
- ^ "INONGE KALOUSTIAN RETURNS TO USA". zambianobserver.com. 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Kaloustian Reflects on Debut Zambia Women's NT Call-up". lusakatimes.com. 5 April 2023.
- ^ "Inonge Kaloustian eager to gain fans confidence". daily-mail.co.zm.
- ^ "Inonge Kaloustian - Zambia Monitor article".
- ^ "A Change Is Gonna Come".
- 1999 births
- Living people
- Zambian women's footballers
- Zambia women's international footballers
- American women's soccer players
- African-American soccer players
- Sportspeople of Armenian descent
- Zambian people of Armenian descent
- American people of Zambian descent
- American people of Armenian descent
- Women's association football forwards
- Women's association football midfielders
- Clark University alumni
- 21st-century American sportswomen