Anju Tamang (born 22 December 1995) is an Indian women's international footballer who plays as a forward for Odisha FC and the India women's national team. She joined Gokulam Kerala for the 2018–19 Indian Women's League.
Early life
Anju Tamang was born on 22 December 1995 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 goals
Scores and results list India's goal tally first.