Sumaya Matsushima

Sumaya Matsushima (, ; born 15 February 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward. Born in Japan, she represents the Bangladesh national team.

She is also considered to be the first professional woman freestyler in Bangladesh. At the age of 2, she moved from Japan to Bangladesh in 2003 and became a permanent resident of Bangladesh, as her father was a Bangladeshi.

Early life Sumaya was born in Nagoya, Japan. Her mother, Tomomi Matsushima, is Japanese while her father, Masudur Rahman, is Bangladeshi. She moved to Bangladesh at the age of 2. She became a permanent resident in 2008.

Sumaya studied at Sea Breeze International School until 8th grade, and then moved to Don Bosco School and college. In 2018, she formed a football team and participated in the Inter-English Medium School festival. Her team participated in the competition six times and were champions four times in a row. Sumaya was the top goal scorer in the competition.

Club career She started playing professionally in the Maldives for Dhivehi Sifainge Club.

Bashundhara Kings In 2020, she was selected by the Bashundhara Kings to play as a forward.

Paro In 2025, she signed with Bhutan Women's National League club Paro.

IM10 Sumaya joined IM10 for the 2025–26 Women's Futsal League Bangladesh, which was the first edition of the league.

International career Sumaya made her national team debut for Bangladesh on 15 July 2023 against Nepal.

In 2026, she contributed to Bangladesh's winning the title in 2026 SAFF Women's Futsal Championship, with 4 goals.

Honours Bashundhara Kings Bangladesh Women's Football League: 2021–22, 2021–22 Bangladesh SAFF Women's Championship: 2024 SAFF Women's Futsal Championship: 2026

International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 4 December 2023 BSSSMK Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh 7–0 Friendly