Indian football icon Aditi Chauhan, the country’s trailblazing goalkeeper and the first Indian woman to play in the English Women’s Super League, has officially announced her retirement from professional football after an illustrious 17-year-long career. The announcement, made via her social media, has stirred emotions across the Indian sports community and inspired tributes from fans and athletes alike.
In 2015, Aditi Chauhan made headlines when she signed with West Ham United Ladies FC, becoming the first Indian woman to play in English league football. Her stint in the UK opened doors for aspiring Indian women footballers and marked a turning point for women’s football in the country.
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Represented India in 50+ international matches
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Named AIFF Women’s Footballer of the Year in 2016
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Won multiple SAFF Women’s Championships and South Asian Games gold medals
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Played in major tournaments including AFC Olympic Qualifiers and Hero Indian Women’s League
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Strong advocate for grassroots and women’s football development in India
“It’s been an incredible journey. From being a young girl with big dreams to wearing the Indian jersey on international grounds – I’m forever grateful. Now it’s time to take a step back from the field and contribute to the game in new ways, especially by empowering the next generation of players.”
