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Athlete
Sam Kerr
Famoose for
Leading Australia’s attack and becoming a major international women’s football scorer.
NWSL scoring · English Golden Boots
- Born
- 10 September 1993
- Birthplace
- East Fremantle, Australia
More people
Sam Kerr
Sam Kerr is an Australian forward known for movement, aerial ability and inventive finishing.
Early life
Sporting family
Grew up in a family involved in sport.
Early switch
Moved from Australian rules football to association football.
Career
- 2000s
Perth Glory
Started senior club football as a teenager.
- 2010s
Australia and United States
Built her reputation across domestic leagues.
- 2020 onward
Chelsea period
Became an important scorer in English football.
Achievements
NWSL scoring
Won three consecutive Golden Boots.
English Golden Boots
Led the Women’s Super League scoring table.
World Cup semi-final
Scored Australia’s goal against England.
Beyond football
Leadership
Has captained the Matildas.
Visibility
Helped raise the profile of women’s football in Australia.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Liondartois. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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