Asmita Ale made history when, aged 18, she became the first Nepalese footballer to sign a professional contract in English football.
The daughter of a former Gurkha soldier, Ale joined the Aston Villa academy at the age of eight and was rewarded with a contract in 2019. The 22-year-old defender went on to become an important part of the Villa side that gained promotion to the Women's Super League in 2020.
' Amrit played in the British Forces Hong Kong tournament, an Army tournament in the UK and the Nepal National tournament. Having extended his time in Nepal due to the Games, Ale's father was due to return to a UK regiment and he brought his family over in advance as his wife's close delivery date would deem it unsafe for her travel. Thus, Asmita was the first of her family to be born in England and believes she is very lucky to have her family by her side throughout her career.
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