Soumya Guguloth

Date of Birth: July 18, 2001Place of Birth: Mahabubabad, TelanganaSport: FootballMajor Achievements in 2025:Awarded AIFF Women's Player of the Year for the 2024–25 season.Became Champion with East Bengal FC in Indian Women's League (IWL)IWL Top Indian Scorer: Netted 9 goals to lead her club to their first-ever title.Became the first player from Telangana to win the AIFF's top individual honour.Soumya Guguloth enjoyed a career-defining year in 2025, emerging as the premier forward in the country. Her 9 goals were instrumental in East Bengal FC breaking the dominance of traditional powerhouses to clinch their maiden IWL trophy. On the international stage, her pace and clinical finishing were vital during India's successful AFC Asian Cup qualification campaign. Her consistent excellence was officially recognised in May 2025 when she was named the AIFF Women's Player of the Year, solidifying her status as a national icon.