Oinam Bembem Devi
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Oinam Bembem Devi | ||
| Date of birth | 4 April 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Imphal, Manipur, India | ||
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
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Current team
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Eastern Sporting Union | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2015 | New Radiant | 3 | (6) |
| 2016–present | Eastern Sporting Union | 9 | (3) |
| Total | 12 | (9) | |
| National team‡ | |||
| 1995-2016 | India | 85 | (32) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2017 | Eastern Sporting Union | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 30 October 2016 |
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Oinam Bembem Devi (born 4 April 1980) is a female Indian footballer born in Imphal in Manipur. In 2017, she was honoured with the prestegious Arjuna Award by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. She was nicknamed the "Durga of Indian Football" and is currently involved in spreading awareness about Women's football in India.
Devi began her career as a footballer in 1988 when she began training at the United Pioneers Club in Imphal. In 1991, she was selected to represent the Manipur U-13 team in the sub-junior football tournament. Her performances in the tournament got noticed, and was signed up by Yawa Singjamei Leishangthem Lekai club, and two years later, by the Social Union Nascent (SUN) Club.
At the national level, Devi is a regular member of the Manipur state football team for woman since the year 1993. She has been appointed the captain of her state team since the 32nd National Games held in Hyderabad, where she led her state to victory.
On 9 June 2014 Maldivian Football club New Radiant, announced the signing of Devi and another Indian youngster Lako Phuti. Bembem Devi made her debut as a late 1st half substitute, in their match against Maldives police service on 11 June and her speed and skill were a constant threat to the opposition as Bembem provided two assists in her teams 4-0 win.
In the match against defending champions Sun hotels and resorts, Bembem scored in both halves to help New Radiant WSC to a comfortable 4-0 win, securing them a spot in the semi finals against Sun Hotels and Resorts. In the Semi Finals, they defeated Sun hotels and resorts 5-1 and entered the final. The Final match was held on 21 June 2014 between New Radiant SC and Maldives National Defence Force . Bembem Devi scored in 9th and 26th minute of the match, to help New Radiant WSC achieve a historic 5-1 win over MNDF to win the league.
Bembem Devi ended up as the top scorer of the tournament with 6 goals in just 3 matches. She also provided 4 assists and she was awarded the Player of The Tournament for her excellent performances.
At the age of 15, Bembem made her international bebut against Guam in the Asian Women's Championships.
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