FRAN KIRBY is a successful footballer who plays for Chelsea FC and represents England internationally.
Fran is known for her technical ability and form which has been instrumental in Chelsea’s success.
Who is Chelsea and England striker Fran Kirby?
Fran Kirby was born on June 29, 1993, in Reading, England.
Her parents Denise and Steve had two children, Fran and her brother Jamie.
Fran started playing football at a young age with her brother, at school, in the street or in the front garden.
Fran’s mother suddenly died when the footballer was young, but she always believed that Fran would become a successful sportswoman.
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Fran attended Caversham Park Primary School and Chiltern Edge, Sonning Common where she played against the boys.
A plaque honouring Fran was put up at the Caversham Trents Club as part of the “Where Greatness Is Made” campaign.
In February 2020 it was revealed that she had recovered from pericarditis which could have ended her career.
Despite her health battles, she came back to playing professional football.
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In April 2020, Fran was named in Diva magazine’s “Visible Lesbian 100” list during Lesbian Visibility Week.
In 2023 it was confirmed that Fran would not be playing in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 due to requiring surgery for a knee problem.
When did Fran Kirby join Chelsea and what other clubs has she played for?
Fran joined Chelsea FC in 2015 and has become their all-time leading scorer.
During the 2021/22 season, Fran scored her 100th Chealsea goal against Birmingham City.
Before Chelsea, she used to play for her hometown club Reading.
She made her Reading first team debut at the tender age of 16.
She had a massively successful campaign with Reading, finishing as the division’s top scorer with 29 goals.
When did Fran Kirby make her debut for England?
Fran made her England debut in 2013 for the under-23 team where she made four appearances and scored one goal.
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Her debut for the senior team was in 2014 and she remains on the England squad.
Fran also represents Team GB internationally, appearing for Team GB in the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021.
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