| Preeti Rai | |
| Fullname: | Preeti Kulung Rai |
| Birth Date: | 21 November 2004 |
| Birth Place: | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Height: | 1.58 m |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Currentclub: | APF FC |
| Clubs1: | Kickstart FC |
| Nationalteam1: | Nepal |
| Nationalgoals1: | 5 |
Preeti Kulung Rai (ne|प्रीति राई; born 21 November 2004) is a Nepalese footballer who plays as a midfielder for KickStart FC and Nepal national women's team. Rai made a remarkable debut for Nepal's national women's football team in a FIFA Friendly match against Bangladesh at Dasharath Stadium on 9 September 2021. At just 16 years old, Rai showed her skills and made an immediate impact by scoring a stunning goal in the 22nd minute.[1]
Rai is a native of Solukhumbu District, Nepal. She is the daughter of Chandra Prasad Rai and Gyanmaya Rai.[2] She attended Sharada Academy in Nepal. She started playing football at the age of six.[3]
Rai was part of Nepal women's national football team at the 2024 WAFF Women's Championship. Nepal team finished second place in the tournament.[4]
Preeti Rai is primarily known for her role as a midfielder, where her playing style is defined by her playmaking abilities, vision, and technical skills. She has an impressive ability to control the game from the midfield, making precise passes and creating scoring opportunities for her teammates. Her skill in providing accurate and timely assists has made her a valuable asset to both her club and the Nepal National Women's Team.
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal | ||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||
| 2024 | 4 | |||
| Total | 5 | |||
Scores and results list Nepal's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Rai goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 9 September 2021 | 2–1 | 2–1 | FIFA Friendly | ||
| 2. | 27 February 2024 | Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2024 WAFF Women's Championship | |
| 3. | 21 October 2024 | 1–0 | 11–0 | 2024 SAFF Women's Championship | ||
| 4. | 7–0 | |||||
| 5. | 10–0 | |||||