Inonge Kaloustian

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Inonge Kaloustian is a footballer who plays as a midfielder or striker for the Zambia national team. [1] She was born in the United States.

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Early life

Kaloustian played basketball. [2] She attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School in the Greenbelt, Maryland, where she was regarded as one of the team's most important players. [3]

Club career

Kaloustian has been described as having "a significant role in promoting football at an educational level in Zambia. Her participation helps foster a strong sports culture among students". [4] She signed for Zambian side ZISD. [5] She made ten appearances and scored one goal for the club as they finished 14th in the league with 35 points. [6]

International career

In 2023, Kaloustian was called up to the Zambia women's national football team for two matches against South Korea. [7] However, her call-up was regarded as controversial by supporters. [8]

Style of play

Kaloustian mainly operates as a midfielder or striker and is known for her "tactical awareness, technical finesse, and leadership qualities". [9]

Personal life

Kaloustian is a native of Prince George's County, United States. [10] She was born to a Zambian mother. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "Inonge Kaloustian aims to prove critics wrong". bolanews.co. 30 March 2023.
  2. ↑ "Inonge Kaloustian - Greenbelt News Review article".
  3. ↑ "Eleanor Roosevelt believes it has the horses to contend at the region level". The Washington Post .
  4. ↑ "Inonge Kaloustian - Zambian Observer article". 24 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "INONGE BACK IN ZAMBIA". zambiareports.news. 7 August 2023.
  6. ↑ "INONGE KALOUSTIAN RETURNS TO USA". zambianobserver.com. 24 May 2023.
  7. ↑ "Kaloustian Reflects on Debut Zambia Women's NT Call-up". lusakatimes.com. 5 April 2023.
  8. ↑ "Inonge Kaloustian eager to gain fans confidence". daily-mail.co.zm.
  9. ↑ "Inonge Kaloustian - Zambia Monitor article".
  10. ↑ "A Change Is Gonna Come".
  11. ↑ "Inonge Kaloustian - Clark Now article".
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