Astam Oraon’s Personal Details
Name: Astam Oraon
Position: Defender
Date of Birth: 5 February 2005
Hometown: Banari Goratoli, Gumla District, Jharkhand, India
Astam Oraon is a rising star in Indian women’s football, known for her leadership, tenacity, and versatility in defence. Hailing from a remote village in Jharkhand, she has overcome adversity to stand out on both domestic and international stages. A composed presence in the backline, Astam combines tactical awareness with relentless energy, making her a key figure for club and country.
In 2016, she was admitted to the Girls Football Training Centre in Hazaribagh, where her potential began to take shape. A committed student and athlete, Astam also balanced her sporting aspirations with studies, training rigorously while continuing her education. Her extraordinary journey brought pride not only to her family but to her village. In recognition of her achievement as captain of the India U-17 team.
Astam’s football career gained momentum through structured training and national camps. After progressing through youth setups, she earned a call-up to the Indian junior national squad in 2019. By October 2022, she was appointed captain of the India Under-17 team at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, hosted in India, a historic moment for Indian women’s football and a testament to her leadership qualities.
Her ability to inspire and organise her team under pressure drew attention nationally, and she became a symbol of perseverance and hope for aspiring footballers from rural India.
These stints helped refine her defensive awareness against some of India’s best attacking talents and demonstrated her adaptability across different systems.
Astam’s international journey began with age-group appearances, leading to her standout role as captain of the India U-17 Women’s World Cup team in 2022. Her leadership at a global youth tournament marked her as one of the country’s most promising young defenders.
She went on to earn senior national team caps, accumulating 7 appearances by mid-2024 while providing stability and commitment in defence.
Honours & Achievements:
Indian Women’s League Champion (East Bengal): 2024–25
Indian Women’s League Champion (Odisha): 2023–24
IWL Runner-up (Kickstart): 2022–23
Kerala Women’s League (Lords FA): 2022–23
International Honours:
Captain, India U-17 at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup (2022)
