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Fanuza Kadirova

Fanuza Fahimovna Kadirova is a Russian professional ice hockey forward from Tatarstan, born on 6 April 1998.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Fanuza Kadirova is a Russian professional ice hockey forward who plays for the Ottawa Charge in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She has represented Russia internationally, including at the Winter Olympics and multiple IIHF Women's World Championships.

Who is Fanuza Kadirova?

Born on 6 April 1998 in Tatarstan, Russia, Kadirova began skating in her home village. She is a forward, standing 163 cm tall, and has played professionally in Russia before moving to the PWHL.

Why she matters

Kadirova made history in 2025 when she and Anna Shokhina became the first Russian players to sign in the PWHL. She was drafted by the Ottawa Charge in the sixth round, 45th overall, and later signed a longer-term deal. Her career also includes gold medals at the 2017 and 2019 Universiades.

Key details

Kadirova has represented Russia at several IIHF Women's World Championships and the Winter Olympics. As of 2026, she is 28 years old. Her move to the Ottawa Charge makes her career of particular interest to Canadian hockey readers.

In short

  • Russian ice hockey forward for the Ottawa Charge (PWHL).
  • First Russian player to sign in the PWHL, alongside Anna Shokhina.
  • Represented Russia at Winter Olympics and IIHF World Championships.
  • Won Universiade gold medals in 2017 and 2019.
Canadian angle

Kadirova plays for the Ottawa Charge, a Canadian PWHL team, so her career is of interest to Canadian hockey readers.[1][14]

Quick questions

Who is Fanuza Kadirova?
A Russian professional ice hockey forward for the Ottawa Charge and the Russian national team.
How old is Fanuza Kadirova?
Born 6 April 1998, she is 28 as of 2026.
Is Fanuza Kadirova a singer?
No. She is an ice hockey player, not a singer.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fanuza_Kadirova
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, position, Ottawa Charge affiliation, 2025 PWHL Draft selection, and international tournament history.
  2. Olympedia — https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/137841
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, Olympic participation, nationality, and player measurements.
  3. The Ice Garden — https://www.theicegarden.com/ottawa-charge-signs-russian-olympians-shokhina-kadirova-pwhl/
    Supports: Ottawa Charge signing, first Russian players to sign in the PWHL, and prior Russian club history.
  4. Women’s Hockey League (FHR) — https://whl.fhr.ru/players/24188/
    Supports: Player profile, position, birth date, nationality, and basic physical details.