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How old are the Matildas players?
Matildas squad and team news
| Player | Club | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Courtney Nevin | Unattached | 19 |
| Clare Polkinghorne | Vittsjo GIK | 32 |
| Jamilla Rankin | Brisbane Roar | 18 |
| Indiah-Paige Riley | Fortuna Hjorring | 19 |
How old is AIVI Luik?
36 years (March 18, 1985)
Aivi Luik/Age
When was Lydia Williams born?
May 13, 1988 (age 33 years)
Lydia Williams/Date of birth
Who is the oldest Matildas player?
Aivi Luik
That transition was visible in the squad selection itself, with Olympic debuts handed out to 36-year old Aivi Luik – the oldest Matilda to play in a major tournament – as well as teenagers Mary Fowler and Kyra Cooney-Cross, both of whom earned their first official senior caps and are widely seen as the future of the …
How old is Ellie Carpenter?
21 years (April 28, 2000)
Ellie Carpenter/Age
At just 21 years of age, Ellie Carpenter is one of the biggest names in Australian sport – a defensive pillar for the Matildas who is closing in on 50 appearances for the national women’s football team.
Is Lydia Williams aboriginal?
Born in Katanning, Western Australia, Williams was raised by her Aboriginal father and American mother in the frontier mining town of Kalgoorlie. She spent most of her primary school years in Kalgoorlie where she attended St Joseph’s School. Williams’ family left Kalgoorlie for Canberra when she was eleven years old.
Why Australians are called Matildas?
Thus in 1995 the Australian Women’s Soccer Association joined with Special Broadcasting Service to broadcast a naming competition for the female team. Out of five names, the popular vote chose “Matildas”, from the song “Waltzing Matilda”.
Who is the Matildas captain?
Samantha Kerr
Australia women’s national soccer team/Captains
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has declared the national team a “safe haven” as the players defend the group’s culture in the wake of damning allegations from former star Lisa De Vanna.
How tall is Ellie Carpenter?
5′ 5″
Ellie Carpenter/Height
Who is the youngest female football player?
- Ellie Madison Carpenter (born 28 April 2000) is an Australian footballer who plays as a defender for French club Olympique Lyonnais and the Australia national team.
- Melbourne City.
- Olympique Lyonnais.
- Australia.