Shaheda Akter Ripa ( ; born 8 December 2005) is a Bangladeshi footballer who plays as a forward for Rajshahi Stars and the Bangladesh national team.
Early career Ripa's football career began in the youth leagues of Bangladesh. She caught wide attention with her performance at the Bangladesh Youth Games and the JFA Cup, where she became the top scorer. In 2019, she selected for Bangladesh U-16.
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.
Rajshahi Stars On 22 December 2025, she joined Rajshahi Stars for the 2025–26 Bangladesh Women's Football League season. She scored twice for the club in her debut match.
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. In 2023, she joined the senior Bangladesh women's national team, continuing to display her attacking skills.
Personal life In 2022, Ripa auctioned her Best Goal Scorer trophy from the 2022 SAFF U-19 Championship to raise funds for flood victims in Sylhet. She expressed her commitment to helping the affected communities and viewed this act as a meaningful way to contribute to those in need.
Career statistics
Scores and results list Bangladesh's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Shaheda Akter Ripa goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Shaheda Akter RipaNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition 1 3 June 2025 King Abdullah II Stadium, Amman, Jordan 2–2 align="center" Friendly
Honours Royal Thimphu College Bhutan Women's National League: 2025
Rajshahi Stars Bangladesh Women's Football League: 2025–26
Bangladesh U-20 SAFF Women's Championship: 2021
Bangladesh SAFF Women's Championship: 2024
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