Everything you need to know about Ellie Carpenter

Following the news Ellie Carpenter has signed for Chelsea from OL Lyonnes, we hope to provide you with all the key information you need to know about the Australia international...

How old is Ellie Carpenter?

Ellie Carpenter was born in April 2000, meaning she turned 25 earlier this year.

Where is Ellie Carpenter from?

Ellie Carpenter was born in Cowra, New South Wales, Australia. She moved to Sydney when she was 12 to pursue a career in football. Her professional career has seen her spend time living in the USA, France and now England.

What position is Ellie Carpenter?

Ellie Carpenter is a right-back.

What country does Ellie Carpenter play for?

Ellie Carpenter has 87 senior caps for Australia. At 15, she became the country's youngest ever to be called up to the national side. She has represented the Matildas at three separate Olympic Games, becoming Australia's youngest ever Olympian at the age of 16 after being named in the Matildas squad for the Rio 2016 event. She was also selected for the home 2023 World Cup.

What European experience does Ellie Carpenter have?

Ellie Carpenter has won the UEFA Women's Champions League on two occasions. In 2020 she became the first-ever Australian to win the competition, and in 2022, she lifted the trophy again, this time alongside Sonia Bompastor, who will become her boss for the second time at Chelsea.

Who else has Ellie Carpenter played for?

Ellie Carpenter began her career at Western Sydney Wanderers in Australia's W League before joining Canberra United two years later.

From there, she joined Portland Thorns in the United States, where at the age of 18 she became the youngest-ever player to feature in the NWSL. Ten days later, she would become the youngest-ever goalscorer in the division, when she scored the winner against Washington Spirit just 22 days after her 18th birthday.

When returned to Australia when she was loaned out to Melbourne City. Then in June 2020, she made the move to Europe, joining Lyon where she would spend the next five years.

How long is Ellie Carpenter's contract at Chelsea?

Ellie Carpenter has signed a four-year deal with Chelsea, committing her future to the club until summer 2029.

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