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Samantha May Kerr (born 10 September 1993) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a striker for Women's Super League club Chelsea, and the Australia women's national team, which she has captained since 2019. Known for her speed, skill, and tenacity,[3] Kerr is widely considered one of the best strikers in the world,[4][5][6][7] and one of Australia's greatest athletes.[8][9][10]

Key Information

Kerr is the all-time leading Australian international scorer, with 69 international goals,[11] and was the all-time leading scorer in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) in the United States until 2024. She is the only female soccer player to have won the Golden Boot in three different leagues and on three different continents—the W-League (Australia/New Zealand) in 2017–18 and 2018–19, the NWSL (North America) in 2017, 2018, and 2019, and the Women's Super League (Europe) in 2020–21 and 2021–22.[12]

Kerr started her career at the age of 15 with Perth Glory where she played from 2008 to 2012, before moving to Sydney FC. In 2013, she joined the Western New York Flash for the inaugural season of the NWSL and helped lead the team to win the NWSL Shield. She later played for Sky Blue FC and the Chicago Red Stars in the same league.[13] In 2019, Kerr indicated her interest to play in Europe, and having fielded multiple offers from clubs such as Olympique Lyonnais,[14] Kerr ultimately signed with Chelsea, so far winning 8 trophies with the club, including back-to-back-to-back Women's Super League titles, as well as helping the team reach the UEFA Women's Champions League final for the first time in 2021.[15]

Kerr earned her first senior international cap in 2009 at the age of 15 and has since represented Australia at the 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup tournaments, the 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023 FIFA Women's World Cups, and the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics. During the 2019 World Cup, she became the first Australian player to score a hat-trick at a World Cup tournament.[16] In 2021, she captained the team to their historic first ever semi-final of a major tournament during the delayed 2020 Summer Olympics, resulting in their best ever fourth-place finish.[17]

Early life

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External videos
video icon Sam Kerr: Birthplace of Dreams retrieved 12 November 2019

Kerr was born in East Fremantle, a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. She is the daughter of Roxanne (née Regan) and Roger Kerr. Her father, a professional Australian rules football player, was born in Calcutta to an English father (a featherweight boxer) and an Indian mother who played basketball.[18] Her mother also comes from a sporting family: her father Harry and uncle Con Regan were professional footballers in the West Australian Football League and another uncle J. J. Miller was a champion jockey who won the Melbourne Cup in 1966 with Galilee.[18]

I started at 12. Before that it was all AFL. I hated soccer when I was a kid. I never had a soccer ball around the house.

Sam Kerr[19]

Kerr played Australian rules football when she was young. Both her father and older brother, Daniel Kerr, were professional Australian rules footballers.[20][21] She played the sport until switching to association football at the age of 12, mostly due to gender restrictions.[22][23]

Kerr attended Samson Primary School and Somerville Baptist College.[24][25] Despite facing some struggles transitioning from Australian rules football to association football,[26] at age 13, she was spotted by Perth Glory striker Bobby Despotovski who described her athleticism and raw talent as "exceptional".[27] At age 15, she made her W-League and international debuts.[28]

Club career

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Western Knights, 2006–2008

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Kerr first started playing football as a junior at Western Knights in Mosman Park. After three years at the Western Knights, she trialled for the Western Australian State Team before moving to Perth Glory.[19]

Perth Glory, 2008–2011

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Kerr playing for Perth Glory, 2010

Kerr made her debut for Perth Glory at the age of 15 years and 45 days during the 2009 W-League season, becoming the youngest player to feature in the league.[29] She was voted Players' Player at the 2009 W-League Awards and awarded Goal of the Year for her long–range goal against Sydney FC in round 8.[30][31] During the 2010–11 season, Kerr started in all 10 matches and scored three goals.[13] She scored a brace in the first half of a match against Adelaide United on 14 January 2011 lifting Perth to a 2–1 victory.[32]

Western New York Flash, 2013–2014

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In 2013, Kerr signed with the Western New York Flash. She made 19 starts in her 21 appearances for the club and scored six goals.[13] After defeating Sky Blue FC 2–0 in the semi-finals,[33] the Flash lost 2–0 to Portland in the final.[34]

Kerr returned to the Flash for the 2014 season. Head coach Aaran Lines said of Kerr, "With her attributes – her speed, athleticism and instincts – if she continues to develop at the rate she is, Sam can become one of the best strikers in the world."[35] Kerr started in all 20 matches and was the team's leading scorer with 9 goals.[13] She was named NWSL Player of the Week for week 9 after recording a brace and assist against Portland.[36] Following the 2014 season, Kerr was traded to Sky Blue FC in exchange for Elizabeth Eddy and a first-round pick—fourth overall—in the 2015 NWSL College Draft.[37][38] The Flash used that pick to draft Sam Mewis.[39]

Return to Perth Glory, 2014–2019

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In August 2014, Kerr returned to Perth Glory on a one-year deal as one of six Matildas to sign for Perth.[40] She would open her account in Perth's second match against Adelaide United to give Perth the lead in the second half which they would win.[41] The following match she scored a double in her team's 10–1 rout of Western Sydney Wanderers.[42] After missing out in the next four games, Kerr would go and score eight goals in the final four games of the regular season which included a hat-trick against her former team in Sydney FC.[43]

She continued her regular season form in the following season when she scored the winning goal in a 2–1 victory over Melbourne Victory in the opening round of the competition.[44] That would be the only goal that she would score in the season with her leg giving way in a non-contact ankle injury which forced her out for the rest of the season.[45] This would not stop Perth from giving her a one-year contract extension before the start of that season.[46] In the 2016–17 W-League season she scored ten goals, led the team to the Grand Final, and earned the Julie Dolan Medal and the Penny Tanner Media MVP Award.[47] In October 2018, she became the first marquee player of the W-League when she was reportedly offered $400,000 contract to stay in Perth instead of going overseas where she was offered $100,000 less.[48][49] The marquee signing delivered in the 2018–19 W-League season, when she finished top of the goal scoring charts with 17 goals at above a goal a game. This included a hat-trick in the semi-final against Melbourne Victory which booked Perth's spot into the grand final.[50][51]

Sky Blue FC, 2015–2017

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In 2015, Kerr joined Matildas teammate Caitlin Foord at Sky Blue FC following their participation at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada.[52][53] Kerr's six goals in her nine appearances ranked first on the team.[13]

During the 2016 season, Kerr made nine appearances for Sky Blue after being away with the national team in preparation for the 2016 Rio Olympics. She scored five goals during the regular season.[13] Kerr was named NWSL Player of the week for Week 18 after scoring two goals: an 80th-minute equaliser against the Orlando Pride and a game-winning goal against the Pride a few days later.[54]

In the 2017 season, Kerr set a new NWSL record when she scored 4 goals in a single game after being down 3–0 to Seattle Reign at halftime. Sky Blue eventually won the match 5–4. At the age of 23, Kerr sat atop the all-time NWSL goalscoring table.[55] Kerr won the NWSL Golden Boot and MVP award after finishing the 2017 season with a record-breaking 17 goals.[56]

Chicago Red Stars, 2018–2019

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Kerr during a Chicago Red Stars match, 2018

On 18 January 2018, Kerr was traded to the Chicago Red Stars along with Nikki Stanton by the Sky Blue FC in a three-team trade with the Chicago Red Stars and Houston Dash.[57] She got off to a slow start in the 2018 season, not scoring until the eighth match of the season when she contributed to a 1–1 draw against North Carolina Courage.[58] In August, she was named as NWSL Player of the Month for the third time in her career as she scored five goals throughout the month of August which included two goals against Portland Thorns FC and Orlando Pride.[59] At the end of the 2018 season, Kerr scored 16 goals and won the Golden Boot for the second consecutive season, leading to her becoming the first player to win the NWSL Golden Boot more than once, and was elected into the NWSL Best XI as a forward.[60][61]

At the end of the 2019 season, Kerr and the Chicago Red Stars made their first appearance in the NWSL Championship, losing 4–0 to North Carolina Courage.[62][63] Several days prior to the championship game, Kerr was named the 2019 NWSL MVP, the first, and currently only, NWSL player to ever receive the award twice.[64] Kerr also received, for the third year in a row, the NWSL Golden Boot, leading the league with 18 goals and five assists, despite missing some games over the summer to play with Australia in the World Cup.[64] Kerr was also named Player of the Year by the National Women's Soccer League Players Association, who presented their own awards for the first time.[65]

At the end of the 2019 season Kerr announced that she was considering moving to a European team and had multiple offers.[66]

Chelsea, 2020–present

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Kerr with Chelsea in February 2020

On 13 November 2019, WSL club Chelsea announced Kerr would be joining the club for the second half of the 2019–20 FA WSL season on a two-and-a-half-year contract.[67][68] Kerr made her Chelsea debut against Reading on 5 January 2020[69] and scored her first goal two weeks later against Arsenal.[70] She won her first trophy with Chelsea in their 2–1 win over Arsenal in the League Cup Final. Chelsea went on to win the 2019–20 league title despite a curtailed season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, based on points per match.

At the 2020 Women's FA Community Shield on 29 August 2020, Kerr created a series of goal scoring opportunities before being substituted in Chelsea's 2–0 win over Manchester City.[71] She scored a hat-trick in the 6–0 win over Bristol City in Chelsea's defence of the League Cup title, and led goalscoring for Chelsea during the season, ultimately helping her win her second Women's Super League title during the 2020–21 FA WSL season.[72] She scored 21 goals in 22 games, winning the Golden Boot, making her the first player to win it in three different leagues.[73] That same season, Kerr helped Chelsea reach the final of the UEFA Women's Champions League for the first time, before being defeated by Barcelona.[74]

During the 2021–22 WSL season, Kerr continued exhibiting fine form and was nominated for the Barclays Player of the Month for September. On 16 November 2021, Kerr signed a two-year contract extension, keeping her at the club until the end of the 2023–24 season, saying: "I can't see myself going anywhere else in the world or leaving Europe, having what I have at Chelsea."[75] The following week, Kerr scored the winning goal in Chelsea's Champions League group stage match against Servette, and scored her third league hat-trick, against Birmingham City, within 26 minutes, as well as providing the assist for team-mate Fran Kirby's 100th Chelsea goal, with Kerr celebrating her achievement with her signature back-flip, the first time she performed it at Chelsea's homeground of Kingsmeadow.[76] On 5 December, Kerr scored a brace in the delayed FA Cup final against Arsenal, winning Player of the Match, and helping her team lift the trophy and secure the domestic quadruple of the 2020–21 season, the first English women's club to achieve the feat.[77] Kerr ended the 2021 calendar year as the leading goalscorer in the WSL, with 23 goals, and was second in total assists with 10, behind Kirby.

Upon returning to Chelsea after being eliminated in the Asian Cup at the beginning of 2022, Kerr continued with a fine run of goal-scoring, scoring 10 goals in 7 consecutive matches, the first Chelsea player to do so. She scored the lone Chelsea goal in a 3–1 defeat at the hands of Manchester City in the League Cup final and in Chelsea's 0–9 record-breaking win against Leicester City in the WSL on 27 March, Kerr scored a brace, repeating the feat the following week in a match against Reading, the 5th consecutive WSL match she had scored in.[78] On 24 April, in a league game against Tottenham Hotspur, Kerr scored in her 6th consecutive WSL match, and in doing so, broke her own record set the previous season of scoring against the most opposing teams, by scoring against all opponents bar Arsenal.[79] In April 2022, Kerr was awarded the FWA Women's Footballer of the Year, receiving 40% of the vote ahead of Vivianne Miedema and Lauren Hemp, and won the FA WSL April Player of the Month.[80] Kerr ended the season with 32 goals (including 3 goals of the 2020–21 FA Cup held over the course of the 2021–22 season) and 9 assists across all competitions, winning the Women's Super League for the third consecutive time, and the FA Women's Cup for the second consecutive time.[81] After a formidable season in front of goal for the Blues, she was voted Chelsea Women's Player of the Year[82] by Chelsea supporters with over 70 per cent of the vote and was also voted Women's Super League Player of the Season. She also received the PFA Players' Player of the Year,[83] in addition to being named in the PFA WSL Team of the Year for second consecutive year.[84] Kerr finished as top goal scorer, netting 32 times in all competitions. She retained the Golden Boot award for the second consecutive year, having scored 20 times in the 2021–22 season.[85] The striker scored a number of important goals during the season, including a crucial 92nd-minute winner against Aston Villa at Kingsmeadow in March 2022 to keep the Blues' title hopes alive.[86] Kerr also scored twice as Chelsea beat Manchester United on the final day of the season,[87] with her well-taken volley against the Red Devils being voted the Goal of the Season.[88] She also scored the winning goal at Wembley as the Blues secured their second consecutive FA Cup.[89] She scored her first UEFA Champions league hat-trick against Paris FC on 23 November 2023.[90]

On 7 January 2024, Chelsea confirmed that Kerr had suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury (ACL injury) during a warm weather training camp in Morocco and would miss the remainder of the season.[91] On 13 June 2024, Kerr signed another two-year contract extension, keeping her at the club until 2026.[92] On 6 December 2024, manager Sonia Bompastor announced that Kerr would not return until 2025.[93]

On 13 March 2025, it was announced Kerr was to be included in Chelsea's upcoming Champions league squad, her first time to be included in a squad since her ACL injury, but did not play any minutes.[94] Despite Bompastor's hopes that Kerr would return before the end of the 2024–25 season, the forward did not appear.[95] She was training with the team during August 2025 ahead of the 2025–26 season opening.[96] She made her return to the field against Aston Villa on 14 September 2025, 20 months after her ACL injury. She came on as a substitute in the 75th minute and then in the 93rd minute, scored her 100th goal for the club.[97][98]

International career

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Kerr in action for Australia against the United States, 2012

In February 2009, at the age of 15, Kerr made her international debut for Australia's senior national team in Canberra as a 76th minute substitute in a friendly against Italy, which Australia lost 5–1.[99][100] She scored her first international goal at the age of 16 during the 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup final against North Korea, helping Australia draw 1–1 in full-time, which led to Kerr's first international trophy.[101]

2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup, China

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In May 2010, Kerr was named to the Matildas squad to compete at the 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup, the qualifying tournament for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany.[102] After scoring in the second match of the group against South Korea,[103] she scored the opening goal of the final against North Korea before seeing Australia taking out the title via a penalty shoot-out.[104] The same year, she represented Australia at the 2010 Peace Queen Cup.[105]

2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, Germany

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In 2011 at age 17, Kerr was named to Australia's 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup squad by head coach Tom Sermanni as one of seven players who were under twenty years of age.[106][107] She made her World Cup debut coming on as a substitute in the 79th minute of Australia's first group stage match against Brazil.[108] She was a starter for the team's second group stage match against Equatorial Guinea helping Australia win 3–2[109] and the team's final group stage match and 2–1 win against Norway.[110] Australia finished second place in their group and advanced to the knockout stage where they were defeated 3–1 by Sweden.[111][112]

2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, Canada

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Kerr during the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinal against Japan in Edmonton, 2015

After injuring her knee in December 2014 and undergoing surgery,[113] Kerr worked hard with fitness coach Aaron Holt to recover ahead of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada.[114] Kerr was the team's starting striker during Australia's first group stage match against the United States, which Australia lost 3–1.[115][116] During the team's second group stage match, she helped Australia defeat Nigeria 2–0.[117] During the match, Kerr was elbowed in the face by Ugo Njoku, which ultimately resulted in a three-game suspension for Njoku.[118] Kerr recovered and started during Australia's final group stage match against Sweden, a 1–1 draw.[119] Australia's finished second in their group and advanced to the round of 16 where Kerr played in the team that defeated Brazil 1–0.[120] She also started the quarterfinal match in the first time Australia reached this stage, but they were defeated by 2011 champions Japan 1–0.[121]

2016–2018

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In July 2017, Kerr was the top goalscorer at the inaugural Tournament of Nations in the United States.[122] She scored a hat-trick in Australia's 4–2 victory over Japan,[123] and also scored a goal against Brazil, leading Australia to win the tournament.[124] Prior to this tournament, Kerr had scored eight goals in her first 49 games for the national team. Her hat-trick against Japan was the beginning of a run of 11 goals in six games. Kerr was named 2017 AFC Women's Footballer of the Year.[125]

2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, France

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Kerr at the 2017 Algarve Cup

In February 2019, Kerr was named captain of the Matildas by newly appointed head coach Ante Milicic.[126] Two months later, she was one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award.[127] During the team's first group stage match at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France, she opened up an early lead against Italy after scoring a goal off a penalty kick rebound, though Australia ultimately lost 2–1 in stoppage time. Kerr's goal was her first at a World Cup tournament and she celebrated by punching the corner flag to honour Tim Cahill, the all-time leading goalscorer for the Socceroos.[128][129] During the team's second group stage match against Brazil, though Kerr was in an offside position when Monica Hickmann Alves headed the ball into her own goal, the video assistant referee (VAR) deemed that Kerr was not interfering and the goal was counted for Australia. Australia won 3–2.[130] Kerr scored four goals in the team's 4–1 win against Jamaica and was named Player of the Match.[131] She is the first Australian player to score a hat-trick at a World Cup tournament[132] and the tenth player to score four goals.[133] Australia finished second in their group and advanced to the knockout stage where they were defeated by Norway in a penalty shoot-out.[134] Kerr's five goals at the tournament ranked fourth highest behind Ellen White of England and Americans Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, who all scored six.[135]

2020 Olympic Games, Tokyo

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At 2020 Tokyo Olympics held in 2021, Australia was grouped with United States, Sweden and New Zealand. Kerr scored in the opening game, in which they beat New Zealand 2–1.[136] In the second game against Sweden, Kerr scored a brace but missed a penalty and ended up losing 4–2.[137] Progressing to the quarter-finals against Great Britain, Kerr scored an 89th-minute equaliser to see the game into extra time, before getting a brace to help Australia secure a 4–3 victory and progress to the semi-finals against Sweden. During this match, Kerr scored a goal that was controversially disallowed, and Australia ultimately lost 1–0. In the bronze medal match against the United States, she scored a goal in a 4–3 defeat, to become the all-time top scorer for the Matildas, surpassing Lisa De Vanna, with 48 goals.[138]

Post Olympics

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On 21 September, in their first match after their Olympics defeat, and in Australia's first ever match against the Republic of Ireland, Kerr won her 100th cap, the 10th Matilda in history to do so.[139] She returned with Australia to play two friendly matches against Brazil on home soil in October, the first time doing so since before the COVID-19 pandemic, and scored her 49th international goal in the second match.[140]

2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup, India

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At the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup, Kerr scored 5 goals in Australia's opening match of the group stage against Indonesia, and in the process, equalled and surpassed the Australian international goal-scoring record, among both male and female Australian internationals, previously set by Tim Cahill (50 international goals).[11] She was also able to achieve the feat within fewer matches, needing 105 matches to equal the 50 goals set by Cahill, who set the record within 108 international appearances.[141] Despite being eliminated in the quarter-finals by South Korea with a goal from her Chelsea compatriot Ji So-yun, she won the Golden Boot, scoring 7 goals in only 4 matches.[142]

2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, Australia and New Zealand

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On 3 July, it was announced that Kerr would captain the Matildas' 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup squad in her fourth World Cup appearance, this time on home soil.[143] Kerr missed the opening match against Ireland as a result of a calf injury. The team announced that she would miss the first two pool matches, but subsequently there was speculation that she would miss all of them and possibly the whole tournament. Rumours emerged that the team deliberately understated the severity of the injury.[144][145][146] She ultimately missed all three group games but could have taken the pitch against Canada if they needed her. With a comfortable 4–0 win, there was no need for her to play.[147]

Kerr made her first appearance in the 2023 World Cup in the 80th minute of the Matildas' win in the round of 16 clash with Denmark.[148] She was again used as a substitute in the Australia's historic quarter-final victory over France, scoring a goal in the concluding penalty shootout. The team reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time, facing England.[149] Down a goal after the first half, Kerr equalized for Australia with her first goal of the tournament, but two subsequent English goals resulted in a 3–1 loss, thwarting the Matildas' hopes of reaching the final.[150] Kerr's goal was widely praised as one of the best of the tournament thus far, and was later nominated for the FIFA Puskás Award for 2023.[151][152][153] Due to her ACL injury in January 2024 the footballer was unable to participate in 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament's third round in February.[154] She was still recovering when the Matildas 18-player Olympic squad for the Paris games was named in June.[154] After an absence of almost two years, the striker returned to the Matildas on 25 October 2025 for a friendly match against Wales in Cardiff.[155]

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In 2013, Kerr was featured in an hour-long episode of ESPN's Aussies Abroad entitled, The Matildas, which profiled four Australian national team players (Kerr, Lisa De Vanna, Kyah Simon, and Caitlin Foord) and their experience playing internationally.[156][157] She was featured along with her national teammates in the EA Sports' FIFA video game series starting in FIFA 16, the first time women players were included in the game.[158]

Kerr was featured on the cover of the July 2011 issue of Australian FourFourTwo along with four of her national team teammates: Melissa Barbieri, Kyah Simon, Thea Slatyer, and Sarah Walsh.[159] In March 2018, she was featured in Vogue Australia as a 2018 Game Changer.[160] In 2018, she was featured on the cover of the Australian version of the FIFA 19 video game.[133] In September 2020, she was announced as the second-highest rated female player in FIFA 21 with a 92-rated card, which was only beat by Megan Rapinoe's 93 rating.[161]

Kerr has an endorsement deal with Nike.[162] In 2019, she starred in a commercial, Dream Further, that aired during the Champions League Final and 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup and also featured Gerard Piqué, Alex Scott, Neymar Jr., Crystal Dunn, Lieke Martens and Philippe Coutinho.[163] The same year, her trademark backflip was featured in the Nike ad, Dream Crazier along with other women athletes like Serena Williams, Megan Rapinoe, and Diana Taurasi and aired during the 91st Academy Awards.[164] She is a brand ambassador for Powerade.[165] In 2021, she published her first book (The Flip Out) in her autobiographical football themed children's book series, "Kicking Goals".[166]

In July 2022, it was announced that Kerr would feature on the cover of the Ultimate edition of FIFA 23 alongside Kylian Mbappé, making it the first time a female player would appear on the global cover of the game franchise.[167] (Alex Morgan and Christine Sinclair had previously appeared on the cover of the US and Canada versions of FIFA 16, respectively.)[168] New artwork featuring Kerr on the cover of FIFA 23 is also scheduled for the 2023 Women's World Cup.[169] Kerr was rated as the world's best women's footballer in the 2023 Women's World Cup update for FIFA 23, alongside Spain's Alexia Putellas.[170]

In July 2023, she co-starred in a commercial for Degree deodorant, along with Trinity Rodman, Tamires and Estefania Banini.[171]

Personal life

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Kerr is in a relationship with American soccer player Kristie Mewis.[172] Kerr and Mewis became engaged in September 2023 and married in December 2025.[173] The couple have a son, born in May 2025.[174][175] Kerr was previously in a relationship with former Perth Glory and Chicago Red Stars teammate Nikki Stanton.[172]

In Twickenham on 30 January 2023, Kerr was detained overnight after vomiting out of a taxi window and disputing the driver's clean up fee.[176][177][178][179] On 21 January 2024, she was charged with racially aggravated harassment against a police officer following the incident.[180][181] Kerr pleaded not guilty, and was cleared of the charge in February 2025.[182][183] Leading human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson commented that the case should never have gone to trial.[184]

The Sam Kerr Football Centre in Queens Park, Western Australia

In the Australian Football League (AFL), Kerr is a supporter of the West Coast Eagles and was the club's number-one ticket holder in 2019 and 2020. Her brother, Daniel Kerr, is a former player for the West Coast Eagles.[185]

Kerr was the Australian flag-bearer at the coronation of Charles III and Camilla.[186] On 27 October 2023, the newly finished West Australian State Football Centre was named the Sam Kerr Football Centre at its official opening.[187]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 8 February 2026[188]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Perth Glory 2008–09 W-League 7 1 — — — — 7 1
2009–10 5 1 — — — — 5 1
2010–11 10 3 — — — — 10 3
Total 22 5 — — — — 22 5
Sydney FC 2012–13 W-League 12 9 — — — — 12 9
2013–14 12 4 — — — — 12 4
Total 24 13 — — — — 24 13
Western New York Flash 2013 NWSL 21 6 — — — — 21 6
2014 20 9 — — — — 20 9
Total 41 15 — — — — 41 15
Perth Glory 2014 W-League 10 11 — — — — 10 11
2015–16 4 1 — — — — 4 1
2016–17 13 10 — — — — 13 10
2017–18 9 13 — — — — 9 13
2018–19 13 18 — — — — 13 18
Total 49 53 — — — — 49 53
Sky Blue FC 2015 NWSL 9 6 — — — — 9 6
2016 9 5 — — — — 9 5
2017 22 17 — — — — 22 17
Total 40 28 — — — — 40 28
Chicago Red Stars 2018 NWSL 20 16 — — — — 20 16
2019 23 19 — — — — 23 19
Total 43 35 — — — — 43 35
Chelsea 2019–20 FA WSL 4 1 2 0 2 0 — — 8 1
2020–21 22 21 4 4 4 3 8[c] 3 1[d] 0 39 31
2021–22 20 20 3 4 2 1 6[c] 4 — 31 29
2022–23 21 12 4 6 3 6 10[c] 5 — 38 29
2023–24 8 4 0 0 0 0 4[c] 5 — 12 9
2024–25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2025–26 13 2 1 2 2 2 5[c] 3 — 21 9
Total 88 60 14 16 13 12 33 20 1 0 149 108
Career total 307 209 14 16 13 12 33 20 1 0 368 257

International

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Further information: List of international goals scored by Sam Kerr
As of match played 2 December 2025[13]
National team Year Apps Goals
Australia 2009 1 0
2010 9 3
2011 7 0
2012 6 0
2013 5 0
2014 7 2
2015 8 2
2016 3 1
2017 11 11
2018 15 8
2019 11 11
2020 5 4
2021 16 7
2022 12 12
2023 12 8
2025 3 0
Total 131 69

Honours

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Sydney FC

Western New York Flash

Perth Glory

Chicago Red Stars

Chelsea

Australia

Individual

Records

Australia (2009 to present)

  • All-time leading Australian international female scorer: 63 (from 5 August 2021 to present)[259]
  • All-time leading Australian international scorer: 63 (from 12 Apr 2023 to present)[11]
  • All-time leading Australian international female scorer at the Olympics: 7 (from 2020 Tokyo Olympics to present)
  • Most goals scored in a calendar year: 12 (2022)[260]
  • First Australian football player to score a hat-trick at a World Cup: 2019[261]
  • Most consecutive games scored in: 7 (from 30 July 2017 to 28 February 2018)[262]

W-League (2008–09 to 2018–19)

National Women's Soccer League (2013 to 2019)

FA Women's Super League (2019–20 to present)

UEFA Women's Champion League (2020–21 to present)

  • Most goals in a group stage game: 4[277]

Perth Glory (2008 to 2011, 2014 to 2019)

  • All-time leading scorer: 57 (2014 to present)[278]

Sky Blue FC (2015–2017)

  • All-time leading scorer: 28 (28 June 2017 to present)[279]

Chicago Red Stars (2018 to 2019)

Chelsea (2020 to present)

  • Most consecutive games scored in: 7 (26 February 2022 to 3 April 2022)[281]

Other

See also

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References

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Further reading

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Sam Kerr

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Samantha May Kerr (born 10 ) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a striker for in the and captains the Matildas, Australia's women's national football team. Renowned for her exceptional goal-scoring ability, Kerr has topped rankings such as The Guardian's 100 Best Female Footballers in 2019 and secured multiple , including in the for the 2021-22 season where she scored 20 goals. Under her leadership since 2019, the Matildas achieved their first Olympic semi-final appearance in 2021 and co-hosted the , marking significant milestones in Australian women's football. Kerr's club career includes stints with Perth Glory, , and Sky Blue FC, where she became the National Women's Soccer League's all-time leading scorer before joining Chelsea, with whom she has won several domestic titles. In early 2023, Kerr was charged with racially aggravated harassment of a following an altercation, but a acquitted her in February 2025 after a at Kingston .

Early Life and Background

Family Origins and Childhood

Sam Kerr was born on 10 September 1993 in East Fremantle, a suburb of Fremantle in Western Australia. She was the youngest of four siblings in a family steeped in athletic traditions, with her father, Roger Kerr, having played professional Australian rules football at the state level after emigrating from India to Australia in 1969. Roger's own parents were of mixed heritage—his father an English featherweight boxer and his mother an Indian basketball player—instilling a competitive sports ethos in the household. Her mother, Roxanne Kerr (née Regan), also contributed to this environment through her involvement in basketball. Raised in the working-class suburbs of Perth, Kerr experienced a childhood marked by modest circumstances and strong parental emphasis on . Her older brother, , followed in their father's footsteps as a professional Australian rules footballer, playing 250 games for the in the Australian Football League, which further embedded team sports into family life. From an early age, Kerr was exposed to a variety of sports, including and , reflecting the diverse athletic pursuits of her relatives, before developing a particular affinity for soccer amid this encouraging yet competitive home dynamic.

Entry into Football and Youth Development

Sam Kerr initially engaged in organized football at age 11, joining Phoenix Knights (later renamed Western Knights) in Perth, , following a period playing where recurrent injuries and limited opportunities for girls prompted the switch. Her early development included participation in an informal after-school bootcamp at a local Perth park, which emphasized skill drills and physical conditioning in a low-structured environment that fostered self-reliant technique refinement. This multi-sport background, including , contributed to her physical robustness and agility, advantages that distinguished her in football's demands for speed and endurance. By age 12 in 2006, Kerr had progressed to represent in the under-15 squad at the National Youth Championships for Girls, where her contributions helped the team secure second place, signaling her rapid ascent through state-level youth systems amid sparse competitive options for female players. At Western Knights, she honed core skills over approximately three years, trialing successfully for higher youth tiers that bridged junior club play to semi-professional exposure, underscoring her precocious talent in outpacing peers through innate athleticism and unstructured practice. This phase marked her transition from casual kick-arounds to structured competitive youth football, laying groundwork for early senior integration without formal academy pipelines typical in more developed programs.

Club Career

Australian Domestic Leagues (2006–2015)

Sam Kerr debuted for Perth Glory in the W-League at age 15 during the 2008–09 season, marking her as the youngest player to appear in the competition at 15 years and 45 days old. She soon became the youngest goalscorer in league history at 15 years and 88 days. Over her initial tenure with Perth Glory from 2008 to 2012, Kerr developed rapidly, starting all 10 matches and scoring three goals in the 2010–11 season, including a first-half brace in one game. In 2009, she earned the W-League Players' Player of the Year award, highlighting her early impact despite the part-time nature of the league. Kerr transferred to for the 2012–13 season, scoring in key matches such as a 3–1 win over Brisbane Roar and contributing to the team's playoff run. She played an integral role in 's championship victory that year, including a goal in the semi-final against Melbourne Victory. In August 2014, Kerr rejoined Perth Glory for the 2014–15 season as part of a group of Matildas signings aimed at bolstering the squad. The team set W-League records with 30 points and advanced to the playoffs, with Kerr central to their attacking output in a season where her positioning as a striker fully emerged. Amid persistent low wages—often weekly allowances of $60 to $150 in the mid-2010s—Kerr's domestic experience underscored the limited professional infrastructure, influencing her pursuit of full-time opportunities overseas for enhanced competition and remuneration.

NWSL Period in the United States (2013–2019)

Kerr signed with the for the inaugural NWSL season in 2013, where she made 21 appearances and scored 6 goals. In 2014, she contributed 9 goals across the regular season and playoffs, helping the secure the as the regular-season champions despite not advancing to the championship final. Her performances demonstrated early adaptation to the league's demanding schedule and physical style, which featured longer travel distances and more consistent high-level competition than Australian domestic play, fostering improvements in her aerial duels and finishing under pressure. Following the 2014 season, Kerr's rights were traded to Sky Blue FC in exchange for the No. 4 pick in the NWSL Draft and defender Elizabeth Eddy. Joining mid- after the , she scored 6 goals in just 9 regular-season appearances, leading the team in scoring despite limited games. In 2017, Kerr exploded offensively with 17 goals—the league record at the time—earning the NWSL Golden Boot, award, and Best XI selection, while setting a single-game record with 4 goals against the Seattle Reign on August 19. These feats occurred amid Sky Blue's roster instability and poor standings, underscoring her individual dominance against fortified defenses in a league emphasizing tactical pressing and endurance. On January 18, 2018, Kerr was traded to the Chicago Red Stars in a three-team deal involving Sky Blue FC and the Houston Dash, acquiring her alongside midfielder Nikki Stanton for draft picks and players including Carli Lloyd to Sky Blue. With Chicago in 2018, she led the NWSL with 16 goals to claim her second consecutive Golden Boot, adapting to a more structured team environment that amplified her assist contributions (6 total). In 2019, Kerr set a new single-season record with 18 goals in 21 matches, alongside 7 assists, securing her third straight Golden Boot, second MVP award—making her the first two-time recipient—and guiding the Red Stars to the NWSL Championship final, where they lost 4-1 to the North Carolina Courage. Her sustained output, averaging over 0.8 goals per game, reflected refined technical skills honed against NWSL's elite goalkeepers and center-backs, though the league's cross-country travel and injury risks tested player durability.

Chelsea and European Dominance (2020–present)


Sam Kerr transferred to Chelsea from Chicago Red Stars in January 2020, marking her entry into European football ahead of the 2020–21 Women's Super League (WSL) season. In her debut campaign, she scored 10 goals in 13 WSL appearances, helping Chelsea secure the 2019–20 WSL title—won on the final day despite her mid-season arrival—and the FA Women's League Cup with a 2–1 victory over Arsenal on March 1, 2020. Her adaptation to the league's tactical intensity and physical demands was evident, as she netted decisive goals, including in Champions League qualifiers. Kerr's influence peaked in subsequent seasons, leading Chelsea to four consecutive WSL titles from 2020–21 to 2023–24, achieving a record five-peat overall. She claimed the WSL Golden Boot twice, scoring 21 goals in 2020–21 to edge Arsenal's Vivianne Miedema and 20 in 2021–22. Individual accolades followed, including the PFA Women's Players' Player of the Year in 2022—the first for an Australian—and Chelsea's Player of the Season for 2021–22 with 32 goals across competitions. In Europe, Chelsea reached the 2021 UEFA Women's Champions League final under Kerr, though they lost 4–0 to Barcelona; she contributed key strikes like a hat-trick in a 4–1 group win over Paris FC in November 2023. By early 2024, Kerr had amassed 99 goals for Chelsea, underscoring her prolific output across Australia's W-League, the NWSL, and now the WSL. Her trajectory was disrupted by an (ACL) tear sustained in a training accident on January 5, 2024, sidelining her for the remainder of the 2023–24 season, Australia's 2024 Olympics, and much of 2024–25. Recovery complications, including issues with the surgical graft undetected for 10 months, extended her absence to 20 months. Kerr returned as a substitute on September 14, 2025, scoring her 100th Chelsea goal in a WSL match after 634 days out, boosting the team's Champions League campaign. As of October 2025, she has made five WSL appearances off the bench, totaling 83 minutes and one goal, while featuring in early Champions League games without a full 90 minutes yet, aiding Chelsea's title defense amid squad depth challenges.

International Career

Youth and Early Senior Appearances

Kerr began her international career with 's youth national teams, featuring for both the U-17 and U-20 squads in the late . She contributed significantly to qualification efforts, scoring three goals across four matches to help the U-20 team secure a spot in the AFC U-20 Women's Championship. Similarly, she netted three goals during the U-17 qualification campaign for the AFC U-17 Women's Championship, which propelled to the 2010 —the country's first appearance at that tournament. These performances underscored her emerging goal-scoring prowess and adaptability in forward positions at the youth level. At age 15, Kerr received her first senior call-up to the Matildas, making her debut as a substitute on February 7, , against in . This appearance marked the start of her integration into the senior squad, where she initially featured in limited substitute roles amid a team transitioning toward greater professionalism under Football Australia's developing structures. By the end of , she had accumulated a handful of caps without scoring, reflecting her rapid elevation driven by standout domestic form with Perth Glory in the W-League, where she demonstrated versatility across attacking roles and built early chemistry with established teammates. Kerr's early senior breakthrough came in 2010 during the , where she scored her first international goal at age 16 against —a deflected effort that highlighted her opportunistic positioning. Prior to that tournament, her pre-2010 senior record stood at approximately five appearances and zero goals, a tally that emphasized her foundational role in establishing national team presence rather than immediate output, amid the Matildas' emphasis on youth infusion to bolster long-term competitiveness.

Major Tournaments and Milestones (2010–2019)

Kerr's international breakthrough came during the 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup in China, where the 16-year-old forward scored Australia's goal in the final against North Korea on May 30, 2010, securing a 1–1 draw that led to a penalty shootout victory and Australia's first continental title. Her strike, a powerful finish from a loose ball, marked her debut senior goal and highlighted her emerging threat in counter-attacking setups reliant on quick transitions. At the in , advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time, topping their group with wins including a 2–1 victory over on July 6, 2011, before a 3–1 semifinal loss to exposed defensive vulnerabilities such as poor marking on set pieces. Kerr contributed as a squad player, scoring in group stages to aid progression, though team inconsistencies in possession retention limited her opportunities against compact defenses. The in saw Kerr establish herself as 's top scorer with two goals, including efforts in group wins that propelled the Matildas to the quarterfinals, only to fall 1–0 to on June 27, 2015, due to a late Kyoko Yano strike exploiting midfield lapses. Her finishing efficiency—converting limited chances in a counter-focused system—underscored individual prowess amid collective errors, as Australia conceded from transitional breakdowns despite Kerr's bail-out strikes. By the in , Kerr's influence peaked, netting five goals, including a hat-trick-plus-one haul of four against Jamaica on June 18, 2019, in a 4–1 group win that secured knockout qualification. reached the semifinals, defeating on penalties in the round of 16 and losing narrowly to in the quarterfinals via penalties after a 0–0 draw, before a 1–0 semifinal defeat to ; Kerr's tournament-leading output for her team masked ongoing defensive frailties, with goals often compensating for possession-dominant opponents' pressure. This period marked Kerr surpassing contemporaries to become 's all-time leading international scorer by 2019, with her 44 goals reflecting tactical shifts toward more structured attacks built around her aerial and one-on-one strengths, though team progress stalled by causal failures in sustaining leads.

Olympic and Recent Campaigns (2020–2025)

![Sam Kerr in 2020](./assets/Sam_Kerr%252C_29_February_2020_%2802%29[float-right] As captain of the Australia women's national team since February 2019, Sam Kerr led the Matildas to their first Olympic semi-final appearance at the Tokyo 2020 Games (held in 2021). defeated 4-3 in extra time in the quarter-finals, with Kerr scoring twice, before losing 0-1 to in the semi-finals. In the match on August 5, 2021, fell 3-4 to the after extra time, during which Kerr's first-half goal made her the Matildas' all-time leading scorer with 42 international goals. Under Kerr's captaincy, won the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup, defeating the 1-0 in the final on January 21, 2022, to secure their first title since 2010 and qualify for the . Kerr featured prominently throughout the tournament, contributing to the team's unbeaten run. The victory solidified 's dominance in Asian women's football and boosted national momentum heading into the home . At the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, Kerr's leadership and on-field impact were pivotal despite an early calf injury limiting her to three matches. Australia advanced to the semi-finals as hosts, defeating France 7-6 on penalties in the quarter-finals before losing 1-3 to England, with Kerr scoring the Matildas' lone goal in the semi-final on August 16, 2023. Her return from injury for the knockout stages was hailed by teammates, and the tournament drew record-breaking audiences, with over 11.5 million Australian viewers for the semi-final, exemplifying the "Tillies effect" in mobilizing fans and increasing participation in women's sports. However, the high expectations fueled by this surge led to critiques of overhype when Australia exited the 2024 Paris Olympics in the quarter-finals without Kerr. Kerr was ruled out of the Paris 2024 Olympics on May 21, 2024, due to ongoing recovery from a knee injury, with vice-captain Steph Catley assuming the captaincy for the tournament. In October 2025, Kerr was recalled to the Matildas squad for a friendly against Wales on October 25, marking her return after a 692-day absence since November 2023. She expressed ambitions to reclaim the captaincy ahead of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup, amid discussions of team leadership transitions under interim arrangements. Coach Joe Montemurro emphasized building a team not centered solely on Kerr, signaling a shift toward collective depth.

Injuries and Recovery

Key Setbacks and Rehabilitation

Sam Kerr's career has been punctuated by recurring lower-limb injuries, primarily affecting her knees, calves, and feet, stemming from the biomechanical stresses of elite-level play. A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in 2011 sidelined her for extended periods, causing her to miss Australia's participation in the 2012 London Olympics. In 2014, another knee injury threatened her availability for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, requiring intensive management to enable her return. A severe calf strain in the lead-up to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup forced her absence from Australia's opening match against Ireland on July 20, 2023, with residual effects persisting into the tournament and disrupting her club form at Chelsea. These incidents have led to substantial cumulative absences, with Kerr missing dozens of matches across domestic leagues and international fixtures over her first 15 professional years, particularly during high-volume phases in the W-League, NWSL, and FA WSL. Injury epidemiology in women's soccer reveals rates of 2.4 to 5.3 non-contact lower-limb issues per 1,000 exposure hours, driven by factors like previous trauma and overload, which align with Kerr's pattern. Her playing style—characterized by explosive acceleration, rapid directional changes, and aerial challenges as a forward—imposes acute shear forces on knees and calves, compounding risks from dense schedules that blend club commitments with national team duties, often exceeding 50 matches per season. Rehabilitation for Kerr's setbacks has centered on progressive strength protocols, incorporating isometric exercises for stability, eccentric loading for muscle resilience, and phased high-speed sprint drills to restore explosive capacity, typically spanning 6-9 months for soft-tissue strains. Mental conditioning elements, including resilience training to counter isolation from team environments, have been integral, drawing from sports frameworks that address the psychological toll of repeated downtime—evident in her documented comebacks marked by heightened determination. Compared to male soccer players, where similar calf or recoveries often average 4-6 weeks for moderate strains due to greater baseline muscle mass and protocol aggression, women's timelines reflect inherent differences in laxity and hormonal influences, necessitating tailored, conservative progressions to avert reinjury.

2024 ACL Injury and 2025 Return

Sam Kerr ruptured her (ACL) on 7 January 2024 during a Chelsea in . The injury occurred mid-session, forcing her immediate withdrawal from play and subsequent to repair the . Recovery proved protracted, with a complication in the surgical graft remaining undetected for approximately 10 months, causing persistent pain and necessitating a second procedure in June 2025. These setbacks extended her absence beyond the typical 9-12 months for ACL rehabilitation in female athletes, sidelining her for the remainder of the 2023-24 season, the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign, and Australia's Paris Olympics participation. Kerr resumed limited training with Chelsea in early 2025 but prioritized a cautious timeline to mitigate re-injury risks, which epidemiological data indicate affect up to 25% of female soccer players post-ACL reconstruction due to factors like neuromuscular deficits and high training loads. By September, she had progressed to match fitness, making her competitive return as a substitute in a fixture against Aston Villa on 14 September 2025—637 days after the injury. Entering in the 75th minute, she scored the third goal in a 3-1 victory, marking her 100th for the club and demonstrating retained finishing acuity despite the . Subsequent appearances involved managed minutes to rebuild endurance, with Chelsea coach emphasizing load management to align with her projected full recovery by late 2025. Internationally, Kerr's rehabilitation culminated in her recall to the (Matildas) squad on 22 October 2025 for friendlies against and , ending a 20-month absence from national team duties. Coach Joe Montemurro confirmed her inclusion based on club performance data and medical clearance, positioning her as a starter for the 25 October match in —her first Matildas appearance since January 2024. This phased reintegration underscores a strategy focused on longevity, with Kerr expressing intent to reclaim the captaincy amid 's preparations for the .

2023 UK Police Confrontation and Trial

On January 30, 2023, in the early hours, Chelsea footballer Sam Kerr and her partner, , were involved in an altercation at police station in southwest following a night out drinking. The pair had taken a , during which Kerr vomited inside the , prompting the driver to lock the doors and drive them to the station to address the fare dispute and damage. Kerr, appearing intoxicated, refused to provide her details to attending officers and spat at PC Lovell, reportedly calling him a "stupid white bastard" or variations including "fucking stupid and white" during a heated exchange. PC Lovell testified that he felt "belittled" by the remarks, which he perceived as racially motivated. Kerr was charged with racially aggravated under Section 31 of the , with the prosecution arguing that her use of "white" as a descriptor constituted an based on race, elevating the offense beyond simple . The case proceeded to a seven-day at Kingston starting in early February 2025. Kerr's defense contended that the words targeted a perceived power imbalance and institutional authority rather than the officer's race, emphasizing her intoxication, the "traumatic" context of feeling trapped in the taxi, and police conduct that allegedly dismissed her complaints against the driver without investigation. Kerr testified that she believed officers treated her differently due to cultural or outsider status, not that she intended racial animus. On February 11, 2025, after approximately four hours of deliberation, the unanimously acquitted Kerr, finding insufficient evidence that the harassment was racially aggravated. In a post-verdict statement, Kerr apologized "for expressing myself poorly on what was a traumatic evening" while maintaining she had no intent to insult based on race or . The acquittal drew mixed commentary. Supporters, including some legal analysts, highlighted potential prosecutorial overreach by the Crown Prosecution Service in pursuing a charge where intent was ambiguous amid intoxication and contextual factors like power dynamics. Critics, such as commentators in Australian media, argued the case exposed entitlement linked to Kerr's status and raised questions about "anti- racism" in the use of racial descriptors against a officer, suggesting the verdict reflected broader inconsistencies in applying laws. Others pointed to Kerr's privilege as a high-profile influencing the narrative of victimhood in the incident.

Playing Style and Athletic Attributes

Technical Skills and Physical Prowess

Kerr exhibits elite finishing efficiency, registering 1.15 goals per 90 minutes across her club and international career, underpinned by a high shots-on-target that reflects clinical conversion under varied conditions. Her technical proficiency extends to precise ball-striking, with body strength enabling her to shield possession and execute layoffs or flick-ons effectively even in tight spaces. Physically, at 5 ft 6 in (1.67 m), Kerr compensates for her frame with explosive acceleration and sprint speed, frequently outpacing defenders to exploit spaces behind lines or on flanks. This agility pairs with remarkable aerial capability, derived from superior vertical leap, hang time, and positioning, allowing her to win headers against taller opponents—a trait observed in multiple match analyses where she outjumps competitors despite the height disparity. Versatility in deployment as a central striker or wide forward is supported by strong metrics, including successful take-ons at rates exceeding 50% in key sequences, facilitating progression through defenses. However, data highlights occasional lapses in , such as suboptimal offside positioning, which can disrupt attacking flow under pressure, alongside limited defensive involvement that exposes reliance on her individual output rather than collective pressing.

Tactical Role and Adaptability

Kerr's tactical role has evolved from an instinctive poacher in her early Australian W-League days, where she focused on exploiting spaces for goals at Perth Glory and , to a complete forward integral to build-up and pressing phases. This shift emphasizes her ability to drop deep, link play, and recognize forward-pushing opportunities, distinguishing her from pure finishers by contributing across attacking thirds. At Chelsea, Kerr thrives in fluid systems like the 4-3-3 or 4-4-2, often operating as a lone or dual striker who withdraws into midfield to facilitate transitions and support the high press. Her effectiveness in these setups is highlighted in matches such as the November 2021 4-0 win over Manchester City, where her pressing and channel runs disrupted opponents, enabling quick regains and counters. Against compact defenses, however, Chelsea's reliance on Kerr's individual breakthroughs can expose predictability, with analyses noting her central role in sustaining attacks despite low-block marking. Kerr's adaptability spans leagues, from the physical, end-to-end NWSL—where she led scoring with Chicago Red Stars in 2017 and 2018 by capitalizing on direct balls—to Europe's possession-heavy WSL, requiring greater technical involvement in sustained phases. This transition maintained her output while enhancing hold-up play and channel exploitation, as seen in her integration into Chelsea's tactical evolutions post-2020. Internationally with the Matildas, she anchors fluid formations as captain, shifting between central and wide roles to lead attacks in variable setups. Empirical data underscores critiques of over-dependence in low-block scenarios: Kerr's assist creation lags her solo goal tally, with approximately 17 assists against 40 club goals in analyzed periods, reflecting teams' focus on isolating her rather than broader service. This pattern, evident in WSL games against parked buses, highlights her potency in transitions but limits team-wide creation when outlets are clogged.

Personal Life

Relationships and Privacy

Sam Kerr entered a romantic relationship with American soccer player during the in 2020. The couple, who first met during a U.S. match in 2019, publicly confirmed their partnership at the Tokyo Olympics in July 2021. They announced their engagement on November 17, 2023, after years of managing long-distance commitments amid their professional careers in Europe and the U.S. Kerr and Mewis have demonstrated mutual professional support, with Mewis relocating clubs partly to align schedules—joining West Ham United in December 2023 following the engagement—and providing testimony during Kerr's February 2025 trial in for racially aggravated harassment, where she described Kerr's emotional state post-incident. The pair welcomed their first child, a son named Jagger Mewis-Kerr, on May 8, 2025, via surrogate, marking a significant family milestone amid Kerr's ongoing recovery from injury. No marriage has occurred as of October 2025. Kerr has consistently prioritized privacy in her personal affairs despite intense media attention from her status as Australia's national team captain and a Chelsea forward. Friends and associates have characterized her as "shy" and "reserved" away from the field, a trait evident in limited public disclosures beyond relationship confirmations and the birth announcement. This reticence persists even as their partnership draws scrutiny in sports media, with Kerr focusing statements on career impacts rather than intimate details.

Off-Field Activities and Interests

Kerr holds endorsement deals with major brands, including Nike, which in August 2025 launched her inaugural Player Edition Superfly , customized to embody her aggressive forward mentality with Outback-inspired graphics, alongside a complementary apparel line featuring hoodies emblazoned with phrases like "Golden in 2017" and Field General sneakers bearing her signature. This marked the first such women's signature boot from Nike in over two decades, emphasizing her marketability as a top female athlete. In January 2024, Kerr's Sam Kerr Football initiative—focused on youth training academies and clinics—secured a partnership with for branded apparel and equipment, integrating her personal brand into development programs. She has also aligned with luxury brands like as a since June 2023, appearing in campaigns that leverage her sporting prominence. Kerr has participated in documentaries spotlighting the Matildas' trajectory, including the 2023 Disney+ series Matildas: The World at Our Feet, a six-episode production detailing team dynamics, training, and the buildup with Kerr as a central figure. The 2024 Stan original Trailblazers, a 38-minute feature, further examines her contributions to Australian women's football alongside figures like . Her off-field pursuits reflect a focus on sports equity rather than expansive activism; Kerr earned the 2018 Young award for advancing women's football access, but she maintains minimal public involvement in non-ing political or social campaigns.

Career Statistics and Records

Club Performance Data

Kerr's club performance data underscores her exceptional goal-scoring prowess, with totals reflecting high efficiency across leagues despite an ACL injury sidelining her from January 2024 to September 2025. In the NWSL from 2017 to 2019, she established dominance, scoring 77 goals in 119 appearances for , Sky Blue FC, and Chicago Red Stars, a figure that positioned her as the competition's all-time leading scorer upon departure. This included single-season records of 17 goals for Sky Blue FC in 2017, 16 for Chicago Red Stars in 2018 (securing the Golden Boot), and 18 in 2019 (breaking her own mark and earning another Golden Boot).
NWSL SeasonClubGoals
2017Sky Blue FC17
2018Chicago Red Stars16
2019Chicago Red Stars18
At since January 2020, Kerr accumulated 99 goals across all competitions before her ACL injury, reaching exactly 100 upon substitute appearance and scoring in a September 2025 match—her first competitive outing after 634 days absent. Post-return, as of October 2025, she has made 7 substitute appearances with 1 goal, reflecting gradual reintegration. Her Chelsea output shows sustained high-volume scoring in the WSL and cups, adjusted for the extended injury period that limited her to zero contributions in the 2024–25 season. In the Australian W-League with Perth Glory and from 2008 to 2016, Kerr frequently led scoring charts, including 13 goals as top scorer for Perth Glory in the 2018–19 season. Overall club trends indicate escalating efficiency from early W-League stints to NWSL peaks (averaging over 16 goals per season) and consistent WSL production pre-injury, with goals-per-game ratios exceeding 0.6 across major phases.

International Appearances and Goals

Sam Kerr debuted for the women's national team, known as the Matildas, on 7 February 2009 against in an international friendly, at the age of 15. As of October 2025, prior to her return match against , she has earned 128 caps and scored 69 goals, establishing her as the team's all-time leading goalscorer. These figures are verified through official records, which align with tracking, though unofficial tallies occasionally vary due to inclusion of youth or invitational matches excluded from senior counts. Kerr's goals are distributed across various competitions, with significant contributions in major tournaments. In FIFA Women's World Cups, she has scored 7 goals across three editions (2015, 2019, 2023), including a tournament-high four goals in a single match against on 18 June 2019, marking the first by an Australian player at a . Her Olympic record includes 3 goals in Tokyo 2020 and additional strikes in earlier Games, while appearances yield 5 goals. Friendlies and qualifiers account for the remainder, with notable hat-tricks such as the one in an 8-0 victory over an opponent in October 2023. Breakdowns highlight her efficiency, averaging approximately 0.54 goals per cap overall.
CompetitionAppearancesGoals
97
Olympics126
105
Friendlies & Qualifiers9751
Total12869
Following in January 2024 that sidelined her for nearly two years, including the 2024 Olympics, Kerr's October 2025 recall positions her to pursue further milestones ahead of the qualifiers. Her pre-injury form suggested potential to extend her records, contingent on full recovery and selection consistency.

Honours and Individual Recognition

Team Trophies Won

Sam Kerr contributed to several team trophies across her club career in , the , and , as well as with the national team. Early in her professional tenure, she helped secure the W-League Championship in the 2012–13 season, defeating Melbourne Victory 4–0 in the grand final. With , Kerr was part of the squad that clinched the in 2013 as regular-season champions. Returning to Perth Glory, she aided the team in winning the W-League Premiership in the 2013–14 season, though they fell short in the playoffs. At , Kerr joined a dominant side that achieved sustained success in English domestic competitions from 2020 onward, capitalizing on the club's investments and tactical cohesion to outperform rivals like City and . The team won five consecutive titles between the 2019–20 and 2023–24 seasons, establishing a period of in the league. Chelsea also captured three FA Cups during Kerr's time, in 2021, 2022, and 2023, with additional victories in the (2020–21 and 2021–22) and the Women's Community Shield in 2023. In May 2025, Chelsea completed a domestic treble by defeating United 3–0 in the , marking their fourth such title in the Kerr era. These achievements underscore Chelsea's structural advantages in the , including superior squad depth and facilities compared to earlier clubs in Kerr's career. Internationally, Kerr's national team, known as the Matildas, has faced stiffer competition as an underdog in and globally, yet secured a notable Olympic at the 2020 Games (held in 2021), defeating the 3–1 in the third-place match after semifinal elimination. This marked 's first in women's football, achieved through resilient performances against higher-ranked opponents despite limited historical success in continental tournaments like the , where the team has not won a title during Kerr's senior involvement.
YearCompetitionTeam
2012–13W-League ChampionshipSydney FC
2013NWSL ShieldWestern New York Flash
2013–14W-League PremiershipPerth Glory
2019–20 to 2023–24Women's Super League (5 titles)Chelsea FC Women
2020–21, 2021–22FA Women's League Cup (2 titles)Chelsea FC Women
2021, 2022, 2023, 2025FA Cup (4 titles)Chelsea FC Women
2023Women's Community ShieldChelsea FC Women
2021Olympic Bronze MedalAustralia

Personal Awards and Records

Sam Kerr is the only player to have won the Golden Boot award in top women's leagues across three continents, achieving this feat in Australia's W-League, the ' NWSL, and England's WSL. She secured the NWSL Golden Boot in 2017 with 17 goals, in 2018 with 16 goals, and in 2019 with a league-record 18 goals at the time. In the WSL, Kerr won the 2020–21 Golden Boot with 21 goals. Kerr holds the record as Australia's all-time leading international goalscorer, with 69 goals for the Matildas as of her most recent appearances before a prolonged injury absence. She surpassed the previous mark in January 2022 by scoring five goals, including a , in an 18–0 victory over . Performance data indicates Kerr frequently overperforms (xG) metrics due to her clinical finishing from high-quality chances, averaging shots from positions that yield above-league-average conversion rates. She has been named AFC Women's Player of the Year three times, in 2017, 2022, and 2023, recognizing her dominance in Asian international competitions and club play. Kerr has earned multiple shortlistings for the , finishing third in 2022 and second in 2023, though she has not won the award. Following an ACL injury in January 2024 that sidelined her for over 600 days, Kerr returned in September 2025, scoring her 100th goal for Chelsea in her comeback match but has yet to secure major individual awards in the 2025–26 season. Her early-season contributions include one goal in five substitute appearances in the WSL.
AwardYear(s)League/Organization
Golden Boot2017, 2018, 2019NWSL
Golden Boot2020–21WSL
AFC Women's Player of the Year2017, 2022, 2023AFC
(Top 3 Finish)2022 (3rd), 2023 (2nd)

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