Pyari Xaxa

Date of Birth: May 18, 1997Place of Birth: Jajpur, OdishaSport: FootballMajor Achievements in 2025:FPAI Woman Indian Player of the Year: Voted the best player by her peers.Scored historic 5 goals in a single match against Mongolia at AFC Women's Asian Cup QualifiersSilver medalist with the Odisha state team at National GamesBecame only the sixth Indian woman to score 5+ goals in an international match.Nicknamed the "Ferrari" for her lightning speed, Pyari Xaxa reached new heights in 2025. Her 5-goal blitz against Mongolia was the highlight of India’s Asian Cup qualification campaign and etched her name into the record books. Her peers recognized her impact by voting her the FPAI Player of the Year, an honor she received while on national duty. Domestically, she continued to be a prolific scorer for Odisha FC and led her state to a silver medal at the 38th National Games, proving to be one of the most clinical strikers in South Asian football.