Did Fazila Ikwaput Secure the Best Striker Title in the IWL 2024-25 Season?
Click to start listening
Synopsis
The 2024-25 season of the Indian Women’s League and I-League has seen remarkable performances, with Gokulam Kerala FC’s Fazila Ikwaput securing the Best Striker title. Discover the complete list of award winners and highlights from this thrilling football season!
Key Takeaways
- Fazila Ikwaput leads the IWL with 24 goals.
- East Bengal FC’s Elangbam Panthoi Chanu is the Best Goalkeeper.
- Sreenidi Deccan FC’s David Castaneda Muñoz is the Best Player in the I-League.
- The Best Match Organisation award went to Gokulam Kerala FC.
- Dempo SC received the Fair Play Award.
New Delhi, May 1 (NationPress) In the Indian Women’s League, Gokulam Kerala FC’s Fazila Ikwaput has made history by becoming the top scorer for the IWL for the second consecutive season, earning the title of Best Striker with an impressive total of 24 goals. Elangbam Panthoi Chanu from East Bengal FC was honored as the Best Goalkeeper, while Purnima Kumari of Sethu FC took home the award for Best Defender. Hemam Shilky Devi from Gokulam Kerala FC was recognized as the Best Midfielder.
Additionally, Gokulam Kerala FC received accolades for Best Match Organisation, and East Bengal FC won the award for Best Media Activities.
In the I-League, David Castaneda Munoz of Sreenidi Deccan FC was celebrated as the Best Player of the League and also clinched the title of Highest Scorer with 17 goals. Dimitris Dimitriou from Churchill Brothers was awarded the Syed Abdul Rahim Award for Best Coach.
Other individual accolades included Jaspreet Singh from Namdhari FC being named Best Goalkeeper, Pape Gassama of Churchill Brothers as the Best Midfielder, and Daniel Goncalves from Shillong Lajong FC receiving the Jarnail Singh Award for Best Defender. Hridaya Jain, a 19-year-old forward from Delhi FC, was recognized as the Best Emerging Player.
Dempo SC earned the Fair Play Award for the season, while Gokulam Kerala FC was again recognized for Best Match Organisation and Rajasthan United FC for Best Media Activities.
Indian Women’s League 2024-25 Award Winners:
Best Striker: Fazila Ikwaput (24 goals, Gokulam Kerala FC)
Best Goalkeeper: Elangbam Panthoi Chanu (East Bengal FC)
Best Defender: Purnima Kumari (Sethu FC)
Best Midfielder: Hemam Shilky Devi (Gokulam Kerala FC)
Best Match Organisation: Gokulam Kerala FC
Best Media Activities: East Bengal FC
I-League 2024-25 Award Winners:
Best Player of the League: David Castañeda Muñoz (Sreenidi Deccan FC)
Highest Scorer of the League: David Castañeda Muñoz (17 goals, Sreenidi Deccan FC)
Syed Abdul Rahim Award for Best Coach: Dimitris Dimitriou (Churchill Brothers FC Goa)
Best Midfielder: Pape Gassama (Churchill Brothers FC Goa)
Jarnail Singh Award for Best Defender: Daniel Gonçalves (Shillong Lajong FC)
Best Goalkeeper: Jaspreet Singh (Namdhari FC)
Best Emerging Player: Hridaya Jain (Delhi FC)
Fair Play Award: Dempo SC
Best Match Organisation: Gokulam Kerala FC
Best Media Activities: Rajasthan United FC
Point of View
I believe that the recognition of these talented players and coaches in the IWL and I-League reflects the growing prominence of women's football in India. These awards not only celebrate individual excellence but also contribute to the overall development and visibility of the sport nationally.
NationPress
15/06/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Best Striker award in the IWL 2024-25?
Fazila Ikwaput from Gokulam Kerala FC won the Best Striker award with 24 goals.
Which team was named Best Goalkeeper in the IWL?
Elangbam Panthoi Chanu from East Bengal FC was named the Best Goalkeeper.
Who was recognized as the Best Player in the I-League?
David Castaneda Munoz from Sreenidi Deccan FC was awarded the Best Player of the League.
What is the Fair Play Award?
The Fair Play Award recognizes the team that has displayed exceptional sportsmanship and conduct throughout the season.
What other awards were given during the season?
Various awards were presented, including Best Midfielder, Best Defender, and Best Emerging Player.
