Elangbam Panthoi Chanu

Date of Birth: Feb 1, 1996Place of Birth: Keirak, ManipurSport: FootballMajor Achievements in 2025:Awarded AIFF Women's Goalkeeper of the Year for the 2024–25 seasonBecame Champion with East Bengal FC in Indian Women's League (IWL)IWL Golden Glove winner with 7 clean sheets during the title-winning campaignGuarded the net as India qualified without a single defeat at AFC Women's Asian Cup QualifiersElangbam Panthoi Chanu was the bedrock of both her club and country in 2025. Her exceptional reflexes and shot-stopping ability led East Bengal to the IWL title and earned her the Golden Glove as the league's best goalkeeper. On the international front, she was nearly impenetrable during the Asian Cup Qualifiers in Thailand, helping India secure a ticket to the 2026 continental championship. Her stellar form throughout the season made her the undisputed choice for the AIFF's Best Goalkeeper award.