Pyari Xaxa

Rising Students Club

In 2016, Pyari was signed by Rising Students Club, an Odisha-based club, to play in the inaugural edition of the Indian Women's League. In the 2016–17 Indian Women's League season, Pyari made a major impact, where she scored a total of 14 goals (10 in the preliminary round and 4 in the final round), helping her team reach the final, though they lost to Eastern Sporting Union. This performance underlined her goal-scoring ability and marked her as one of the emerging forwards in Indian women's football. After an impressive inaugural IWL campaign where Pyari scored 14 goals and helped her side reach the final, she continued her fine form into the 2017–18 Indian Women's League, scoring 3 goals. Her contributions were vital as Rising Students Club went on to win the league title, defeating Eastern Sporting Union in the final.

Sports Odisha

Ahead of the 2021–22 Indian Women's League, Pyari represented and captained Odisha Police, leading the team to the 2021–22 Odisha Women's League title. Her four crucial goals played a key role in their championship-winning campaign, which also secured qualification for the 2021–22 Indian Women's League. Pyari joined the Sports Odisha for the 2021–22 IWL season. During the season, Pyari recorded 12 goals in 10 appearances, once again proving to be one of the most consistent forwards in the Indian women's circuit.

Odisha FC Women

In mid-2022, Pyari Xaxa became the first-ever signing for Odisha FC…

Xaxa made her senior international debut in 2014, featuring for the India U19 side during the 2015 AFC U-19 Women's Championship qualification campaign. Pyari made her senior India debut in 2015, at the age of 18, and has since become a regular member of the national team setup. She was a part of the team that won gold medal at the 2016 South Asian Games in Shillong. In recognition of her promise and performances, Pyari was awarded the 2015 AIFF Women's Promising Player of the Year. Despite her talent, Pyari's international journey has not been entirely smooth. She missed selection for a 30-member India squad ahead of the 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament due to injury. Her prolific performance in June 2025, helped India qualify for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup. In recognition of her performances for both club and country, Pyari was adjudged the FPAI Indian Women's Player of the Year.

International

As of 6 June 2026

Scores and results list India's goal tally first.

Pyari hails from Jhartarang in the Sundergarh district of Odisha. Her first formal club involvement was with a local club called Kunwarmunda (also spelled "Kumarmunda" or "Kuarmunda") in Odisha, where she played in her formative years. This early environment, playing often alongside boys in her village, gave her game-time, development and exposure.