Shaheda Akter Ripa

Shaheda Akter Ripa

Personal information
Date of birth	(2005-12-08) December 8, 2005
Place of birth	Bangladesh
Position(s)	Attacker
Team information
Current team	Bangladesh
Youth career
2019–ongoing	Bangladesh Under 16
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–ongoing	Bangladesh
International career
2019–ongoing	Bangladesh U-16
2023–ongoing	Bangladesh
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Shaheda Akter Ripa (born 8 December 2005) is a Bangladeshi footballer who plays as an attacker for the Bangladesh national team and the Bangladesh Under-16 team. She has represented Bangladesh in multiple youth and senior international tournaments, showing notable performances in the SAFF championships.

Early career

Shaheda Akter Ripa began her career in the youth football leagues of Bangladesh. She caught the attention of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) with her outstanding performance at the Bangladesh Youth Games and the JFA Cup, where she was the top scorer. In 2019, she joined the Bangladesh U-16 team, making an impact in international youth competitions.

International career

Ripa's international debut with the Bangladesh Under-16 team took place in 2019 during the AFC U-16 Women's Championship qualifiers. Since then, she has played in various tournaments, contributing to the team's performances in the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship and other regional competitions.

In 2021, Ripa gained widespread recognition after leading Bangladesh to victory in the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship. She emerged as the top goal scorer with five goals, helping Bangladesh secure the title against India in the final match. In 2023, she joined the senior Bangladesh women's national team, continuing to display her attacking skills.

Notable matches

In her international career, Ripa has faced strong opponents, playing against teams such as Japan, Vietnam, and Nepal. Some of her notable matches include:

• 21 September 2019: Bangladesh U-16 vs. Australia U-16 – 2–2 draw
• 22 September 2023: Bangladesh vs. Japan – 0–8 loss
• 25 September 2023: Bangladesh vs. Vietnam – 1–6 loss
• 28 September 2023: Bangladesh vs. Nepal – 1–1 draw

Humanitarian efforts

In 2022, Ripa decided to auction her Best Goal Scorer trophy from the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship to raise funds for flood victims in Sylhet, Bangladesh. She expressed her commitment to helping the affected communities and viewed this act as a meaningful way to contribute to those in need.