Shaheda Akter Ripa
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| Full name | Shaheda Akter Ripa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 8 December 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Bangladesh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.45 m (4 ft 9 in)[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team | Rajshahi Stars FC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2024 | ARB College SC | 33 | (23) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | Royal Thimphu College | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025– | Rajshahi Stars FC | 10 | (11) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2022 | Bangladesh U-16 | 4 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021– | Bangladesh U-19 | 14 | (10) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023– | Bangladesh | 20 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19 February 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 2 December 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shaheda Akter Ripa (born 8 December 2005) is a Bangladeshi footballer who plays as an attacker for the Rajshahi Stars FC and the Bangladesh national team.
She has represented Bangladesh in multiple youth and senior international tournaments, showing notable performances in the SAFF championships.
Early career
Shaheda Akter Ripa began her career in the youth football leagues of Bangladesh. She caught the attention of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) with her outstanding performance at the Bangladesh Youth Games and the JFA Cup, where she was the top scorer.[2] In 2019, she joined the Bangladesh U-16 team, making an impact in international youth competitions.
Club career
Royal Thimphu College
In 2025, Shaheda joined Bhutan Women's National League club Royal Thimphu College and played in the 2025–26 AFC Women's Champions League.[3][4]
Rajshahi Stars
In 22 December 2025, she joined Rajshahi Stars FC.[5][6] She scored twice for the club in her debut match.[7][8]
International career
Ripa's international debut with the Bangladesh Under-16 team took place in 2019 during the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers. Since then, she has played in various tournaments, contributing to the team's performances in the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship and other regional competitions.
In 2021, Ripa gained widespread recognition after leading Bangladesh to victory in the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship. She emerged as the top goal scorer with five goals, helping Bangladesh secure the title against India in the final match.[9] In 2023, she joined the senior Bangladesh women's national team, continuing to display her attacking skills.
Career statistics
International
- As of match played 5 July 2025
- Scores and results list Bangladesh's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Shaheda Akter Ripa goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1 | 3 June 2025 | King Abdullah II Stadium, Amman, Jordan | Jordan | 2–2 | 2–2 | Friendly |
Notable matches
In her international career, Ripa has faced strong opponents, playing against teams such as Japan, Vietnam, and Nepal. Some of her notable matches include:
- 21 September 2019: Bangladesh U-16 vs. Australia U-16 – 2–2 draw[10]
- 22 September 2023: Bangladesh vs. Japan – 0–8 loss[11]
- 25 September 2023: Bangladesh vs. Vietnam – 1–6 loss[12]
- 28 September 2023: Bangladesh vs. Nepal – 1–1 draw[13]
Personal life
In 2022, Ripa decided to auction her Best Goal Scorer trophy from the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship to raise funds for flood victims in Sylhet, Bangladesh. She expressed her commitment to helping the affected communities and viewed this act as a meaningful way to contribute to those in need.[14]
Honours
RTC
References
- ^ "2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Squad Lists" (PDF). Asian Football Confederation. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- ^ "Ripa confident ahead of SAFF U-15 Women's Championship". Dhaka Tribune. 7 August 2018.
- ^ "Afeida, Sapna and Shaheda to feature in Champions League for Bhutan's RTC". Daily Sun.
- ^ "এবার ভুটানের নারী লিগে খেলতে গেলেন শাহেদা". Jugantor (in Bengali). 9 August 2025. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- ^ "Afeida, Ritu headline Rajshahi Stars' title ambition". The Daily Star. 2025-12-23. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ "আফঈদা-ঋতুকে ঘিরে রাজশাহীর শিরোপা স্বপ্ন". The Daily Star (in Bengali). 2025-12-23. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ "দিপা-রিপা আর প্রীতির ঝলকে রাজশাহী স্টার্সের দুর্দান্ত জয়". Jagonews24 (in Bengali). 3 January 2026. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- ^ "নাসরিন একাডেমিকে গোলবন্যায় ভাসালো রাজশাহী স্টারস". Somoy News. 3 January 2026. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- ^ "Shaheda to auction trophy for Sylhet flood victims". The Daily Star. 23 June 2022.
- ^ "Shaheda Akter Ripa Matches". Soccerway.
- ^ "Shaheda Akter Ripa Matches". Soccerway.
- ^ "Shaheda Akter Ripa Matches". Soccerway.
- ^ "Shaheda Akter Ripa Matches". Soccerway.
- ^ "Shaheda to auction trophy for Sylhet flood victims". The Daily Star. 23 June 2022.