Sam Kerr

Sam Kerr is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Chelsea in the FA Women's Super League and captains the Australia women's national team. Known for her prolific goalscoring and athleticism, she is widely considered one of the best female footballers in the world.

Early Life

Born in East Fremantle, Western Australia, Kerr comes from a sporting family. Her father and brother were both professional Australian rules footballers. She initially played Australian rules football before switching to soccer at age 12.

Career

Kerr began her professional soccer career in Australia with Perth Glory before moving to the United States to play in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played for Western New York Flash, Sky Blue FC, and Chicago Red Stars, consistently ranking among the league's top scorers. In 2019, she joined Chelsea. She has achieved significant success with the club, winning multiple league titles and individual awards. Kerr has also been a key player for the Australian national team, representing her country at multiple World Cups and Olympic Games.

Endorsements

Kerr has endorsement deals with several brands, including Nike and EA Sports.

Personal Life

Kerr is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and is in a relationship with fellow footballer Kristie Mewis.

Awards

Kerr has won numerous individual and team awards, including multiple golden boots in the NWSL and WSL, PFA Players' Player of the Year, and FWA Footballer of the Year. She has also been named to the FIFA FIFPro Women's World11.