Grace Dangmei Explained

Grace Dangmei
Fullname:Grace Dangmei
Birth Date:5 February 1996
Birth Place:Dimdailong, Churachandpur, Manipur, india
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Gokulam Kerala
Clubnumber:11
Years1:2016–2018
Clubs1:KRYPHSA
Caps1:9
Goals1:8
Years2:2019
Clubs2:Sethu
Caps2:7
Goals2:8
Years3:2021–2022
Clubs3:Gokulam Kerala
Caps3:11
Goals3:4
Years4:2022–2023
Clubs4:FC Nasaf
Caps4:14
Goals4:4
Years5:2023–
Clubs5:Gokulam Kerala
Caps5:20
Goals5:3
Nationalyears1:2014
Nationalteam1:India U19
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2013–
Nationalteam2:India
Nationalcaps2:77
Nationalgoals2:20
Club-Update:24 March 2024
Nationalteam-Update:27 February 2024

Grace Dangmei (born 5 February 1996) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Indian Women's League side Gokulam Kerala and the India women's national team.[1] She was part of the team at the 2014 Asian Games[2] and at the 2016 South Asian Games where she scored two goals against Sri Lanka.[3] [4] During the 2016 SAFF Women's Championship, she scored a goal in the first half of the final, helping India clinch its fourth consecutive title at the tournament.[5] [6]

Early life

Grace Dangmei was born to Simon Dangmei and Rita Dangmei. She belongs to the Rongmei tribe from Dimdailong Village, Kangvai Sub-Division, Churachandpur District, Manipur.[7]

Club career

Dangmei played the inaugural edition of the Indian Women's League with KRYPHSA and spent another season with the club. She joined Sethu in 2019 for the 3rd edition of the IWL. During the 2018 Indian Women's League, she was awarded the Emerging Player Award.[8] She scored a brace in her first match with Sethu FC against Manipur Police Sports Club on 6 May 2019, and won the 2018–19 IWL season.

She then joined Gokulam Kerala in 2021,[9] and earned vice-captaincy. Later on July 15, 2021, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) nominated Gokulam Kerala to represent India in the AFC Women's Club Championship 2020–21 pilot tournament.[10] She appeared in the matches of the 2021 AFC Women's Club Championship. She had a brilliant performance against FC Bunyodkor (women), which is the women's team of Uzbekistan on 14 November, where her side won 3–1.[11] [12] [13] In that continental tournament, they achieved third place. In the 2021–22 season, her team Gokulam Kerala clinched the title and qualified for the AFC Women's Club Championship.

On July 2, 2022, it was announced Grace had signed a professional contract abroad, with the Uzbek Women's League side FC Nasaf Karshi[14] [15] on a season-long deal.[16] She helped her Uzbek team win both the league and cup in that calendar year, scoring 4 goals in 14 league matches.

International career

Grace appeared with India U-19 in 2014.

She made her senior international debut at the AFC Qualifiers in 2013, and became a regular member of the women's national team.[17] In the six years with the national team, she made 37 appearances and scored 14 goals.[18] Later, at the 2019 South Asian Games, they clinched a gold, defeating Nepal. Her brace against Indonesia at the 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifier Round 2 match, gave her popular fame.

Grace represented India at the 2021 International Women's Football Tournament of Manaus, where they faced teams like Brazil,[19] [20] and Chile. She scored a goal against Venezuela on December 1, in their 2–1 defeat.[21]

On 7 September 2022, at the SAFF Women's Championship in Nepal, she scored a goal against Pakistan in their 3–0 win.

Career statistics

International

International caps and goals
YearsCapsGoals
201330
201410
201520
201653
201771
201830
20192611
202191
202263
2023121
202430
Total7720

Scores and results list India's goal tally first.

+List of international goals scored by Grace DangmeiNo. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 9 February 2016 2–0 5–0 2016 South Asian Games
2. 3–0
3. 27 December 2016 Kanchenjunga Stadium, Siliguri, India 4–1 5–1 2016 SAFF Women's Championship
4. 4 January 2017 1–0 3–1
5. 21 January 2019 1–0 5–2 Friendly
6. 2–1
7. 30 January 2019 2–0 2–0
8. 1 March 2019 1–0 10–0 2019 Turkish Women's Cup
9. 13 March 2019 1–0 6–0 2019 SAFF Women's Championship
10. 17 March 2019 1–0 5–0
11. 22 March 2019 2–1 3–1
12. 3 April 2019 1–0 2–0 2020 Olympic Qualifiers
13. 2–0
14. 3 December 2019 Pokhara Rangasala, Pokhara, Nepal 1–0 5–0 2019 South Asian Games
15. 5 December 2019 5–0 6–0
16. 1 December 2021 1–0 1–2 2021 International Football Tournament of Manaus
17. 7 September 2022 Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, Nepal 2–0 3–0 2022 SAFF Women's Championship
18. 10 September 2022 4–0 9–0
19. 8–0
20. 28 March 2023 1–1 3–2 Friendly

Honours

India

Sethu

2018–19

Gokulam Kerala

2021–22, 2022–23[22] [23]

third place 2021

Sevinch Karshi

2022[24]

KRYPHSA

Manipur

2013–14, 2023–24[26]

Individual

2018−19[27]

See also

References

Cited sources

Further reading

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dangmei Grace profile . AIFF . 29 June 2020 . 2 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200702011957/https://www.the-aiff.com/players/profile/29995 . live .
  2. Web site: Dangmei Grace felicitated. The Sangai Express. 6 March 2017. 14 December 2014.
  3. Web site: South Asian Games 2016: Full squad for India Men and Women football team. International Business Times. 14 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160408192632/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/south-asian-games-2016-full-squad-india-men-women-football-team-665414. 8 April 2016. dead. dmy-all.
  4. Web site: Sri Lankan men and women fastest in South Asia. The Telegraph. 7 March 2017. 9 February 2016. 11 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160211090052/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160210/jsp/northeast/story_68409.jsp#.WL73whLyuRs. dead.
  5. Web site: Indian women win 4th consecutive SAAF Women's Championship. ESPN. 6 March 2017. 4 January 2017. 6 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170106142948/http://www.espnfc.us/india/story/3032081/indian-women-win-4th-consecutive-saaf-womens-championship. live.
  6. Web site: Football: India march to fourth SAFF Women's Championship title with 3–1 win against Bangladesh. Scroll.in. 6 March 2017. 4 January 2017. 27 March 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170327155447/https://thefield.scroll.in/825885/football-india-march-to-fourth-saff-womens-championship-title-with-3-1-win-against-bangladesh. live.
  7. Web site: Grace Dangmei Is Pretty Much The Pride Of Indian Women's Football But None Of Us Really Know Who She Is. www.indiatimes.com. India Times. Somak. Adhikari. 14 November 2019. 2 July 2022. 14 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210614223551/https://www.indiatimes.com/sports/grace-dangmei-is-pretty-much-the-pride-of-indian-women-s-football-but-none-of-us-really-know-who-she-is-500378.html. live.
  8. Web site: Each Indian Women Team Player is a Star: Dangmei Grace. 8 January 2021. Football Express. 8 January 2021. 18 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210118133223/https://footballexpress.in/each-indian-women-team-player-is-a-star-dangmei-grace/. live.
  9. Web site: Hero Indian Women's League Squad . www.the-aiff.com . . 15 April 2022 . 15 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220415150804/https://www.the-aiff.com/club/players/11821/11 . live .
  10. Web site: 2021-07-15. Gokulam Kerala FC to represent India in AFC Women’s Club Championship. 2021-07-16. The Indian Express. en. 14 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220514171258/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/gokulam-kerala-afc-women-club-championship-2021-participation-7406062/. live.
  11. Web site: TNN. Nov 14, 2021. AFC Women's Club Championship: Gokulam Kerala edge out FC Bunyodkor to finish third Goa News - Times of India. 2021-11-15. The Times of India. en. 13 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211113223912/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/afc-womens-club-championship-gokulam-kerala-edge-out-fc-bunyodkor-to-finish-third/articleshow/87690919.cms. live.
  12. Web site: Sportstar. Team. AFC Women's Club C'ship: Gokulam Kerala beats FC Bunyodkor 3-1 to end campaign on a winning note. 2021-11-15. Sportstar. en. 15 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211115171155/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/afc-womens-club-cship-gokulam-kerala-pips-10-women-bunyodkor-to-end-campaign-indian-womens-football-updates/article37476576.ece. live.
  13. Web site: Gokulam Kerala Beat FC Bunyodkor To End AFC Women's Club Championship Campaign On A High. live. 2021-11-15. Outlook India. en. 15 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211115171147/https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/sports-news-gokulam-kerala-beat-fc-bunyodkor-to-end-afc-womens-club-championship-campaign-on-a-high/400904.
  14. Web site: Our forward Dangmei Grace becomes the second Indian women footballer to sign a professional contract abroad. She will represent FC Nasaf next season ✈️ We wish her all the best! See you soon in Uzbekistan. Twitter (Gokulam Kerala Football Club Official). 2 July 2022. 2 July 2022. 2 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220702071755/https://mobile.twitter.com/GokulamKeralaFC/status/1543121639973724160. live.
  15. Web site: Dangmei Grace signs professional contract with Uzbekistan's FC Nasaf. thebridge.in. The Bridge. 2 July 2022. 2 July 2022. The Bridge Desk. 08:13 GMT. https://web.archive.org/web/20220702084530/https://thebridge.in/football/dangmei-grace-contract-fc-nasaf-32914. 2 July 2022.
  16. Web site: Dangmei Grace signs for Uzbek Super League club. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. The Times of India. 2 July 2022. 2 July 2022. TOI. 15:11 IST. Press Trust of India. New Delhi, India. https://web.archive.org/web/20220702095548/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/dangmei-grace-signs-for-uzbek-super-league-club/articleshow/92616744.cms. 2 July 2022. live.
  17. News: 16 January 2019. Indian women's football team to play friendlies against Hong Kong, Indonesia. sportskeeda.com. Sportskeeda. 19 November 2020. 27 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201127112138/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/indian-women-football-team-to-play-friendlies-against-hong-kong-indonesia. live.
  18. Web site: From defender in Manipur to forward in Indian football team: Tracing the journey of Dangmei Grace. Kaushal. Shukla. 24 July 2019. 2 July 2022. scroll.in. Scroll. 8 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108003133/https://scroll.in/field/931519/from-defender-in-manipur-to-forward-in-indian-football-team-tracing-the-journey-of-dangmei-grace. live.
  19. Web site: 2021-11-26. WATCH Manisha Kalyan Scores Historic Goal for Indian Women's Football Team Against Brazil. 2021-11-26. News18. en. 16 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211216052359/https://www.news18.com/news/football/watch-manisha-kalyan-scores-historic-goal-for-indian-womens-football-team-against-brazil-4488005.html. live.
  20. Web site: 2021-11-26. Manisha Kalyan scores against Brazil but India suffer 1-6 defeat. 2021-11-26. Firstpost. en. 26 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211126072634/https://www.firstpost.com/sports/manisha-kalyan-scores-against-brazil-but-india-suffer-1-6-defeat-10166431.html. live.
  21. Web site: Indian women go down to Venezuela 1-2 in four-nation football tournament. timesofindia.Indiatimes.com. The Times of India. 2 December 2021. 2 July 2022. Press Trust of India. Manaus, Brazil. 2 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220702081838/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/indian-women-go-down-to-venezuela-1-2-in-four-nation-football-tournament/articleshow/88045130.cms. live.
  22. News: Indian Women's League 2023: Gokulam Kerala thrash Kickstart FC 5–0 to win third consecutive title. sportstar.thehindu.com. Sportstar. 21 May 2023. 22 May 2023. Chennai. https://web.archive.org/web/20230522151217/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/gokulam-kerala-wins-indian-womens-league-gkfc-5-0-kickstart-fc-sabitra-bhandari-top-scorer-iwl-records-milestones-stats/article66878249.ece. 22 May 2023.
  23. News: Gokulam Kerala steamroll Kickstart to complete hat-trick of Hero IWL titles. 21 May 2023 . the-aiff.com. All India Football Federation. 21 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230522160849/https://www.the-aiff.com/article/gokulam-kerala-steamroll-kickstart-to-complete-hat-trick-of-hero-iwl-titles. 22 May 2023.
  24. News: Footballer Dangmei Grace of Manipur wins two trophies with Sevinch Karshi in Uzbekistan . assamtribune.com . The Assam Tribune . Gani . Abdul . 21 November 2022 . Guwahati . 25 November 2022 . 25 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221125111610/https://assamtribune.com/sports/footballer-dangmei-grace-of-manipur-wins-two-trophies-with-sevinch-karshi-in-uzbekistan-1449185 .
  25. Web site: Gokulam Kerala crowned champion of IWL 2020 - As it happened . Sportstar . 13 February 2020 . 10 February 2023 . 10 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230210062719/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/gokulam-kerala-vs-kryphsa-live-iwl-indian-womens-league-sabitra-bhandari-anju-tamang-ratanbala-kamala-devi-karishma-manisha-grace-football/article30813472.ece . live .
  26. Web site: Manipur champions for the 22nd time in Sr Women's NFC for Rajmata Jijabai Trophy . AIFF . 15 May 2024 .
  27. News: Sunil Chhetri and Ashalata Devi bag top honours at AIFF Awards . 4 December 2019 . . . 9 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200505114227/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football-aiff-awards-sunil-chhetri-ashalata-devi-dangmei-grace-sahad-abdul-samad-jammu-and-kashmir-football/article28332935.ece . 5 May 2020 . live .
  28. Web site: RISING STUDENT CLUB CROWNED CHAMPIONS OF HERO IWL. 14 April 2018. 28 November 2022. 6 February 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190206093409/https://the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=8910. live.
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