7 votes. [9] She previously captained the under-16 team. She won nine trophies in three seasons with the club. In her first year at Manchester City, Bronze scored two goals from the full-back position, helping City to second place in the league, meaning they qualified for the UEFA Women's Champions League for the first time. Lucia Roberta Tough Bronze (born 28 October 1991) is an English footballer who plays as a right-back for English club Manchester City and the England national team. [60] She was widely praised as one of the best performers for England team at the World Cup. Edit page. In the last 16 against Norway in Ottawa, she scored the winning goal from outside the penalty area as England came from behind to win 2–1, their first knock-out win at the World Cup. [3] Bronze featured prominently in the midfield for the team,[13] eventually becoming the first British player to win an NCAA Cup in December 2009. (2014-2017, 2020-Present). [67], In 2019, Bronze was part of the England team that won the SheBelieves Cup in the United States. [29] Later that year, she was shortlisted for the UEFA Women's Player of the Year Award[30] and The Best FIFA Women's Player Award,[31] but finished eighth and ninth respectively in the voting. The UEFA Women's Player of the Year Award (previously known as the UEFA Best Women's Player in Europe Award) is an association football award given to the female footballer that is considered the best player playing for a women's football club in Europe during the previous season. Bronze captained England for the first time in the 2018 SheBelieves Cup opening match against France. Even though we didn’t win, scoring goals and winning a bronze medal was still unbelievable,’ she says. England defender Lucy Bronze has rejoined Manchester City on a two-year deal, the club have announced. FULL-TIME offers you an easy way to manage your football leagues online. [21], In November 2012, Bronze left Everton to sign for local rivals Liverpool, following Natasha Dowie and Fara Williams who had made the same move days earlier. won the Silver Ball at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France, helping England to a third place finish, and was named to the All-Star Squad at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada, in which England finished fourth. She has played for notable football clubs like Manchester City, Liverpool, and Everton in the past. Besides that, she also became a first-team regular during their 2014 campaign, playing a key role in the team securing the Continental Cup. [19] She scored her first Everton goal during a 2–0 win against Liverpool L.F.C. [10] Bronze also appeared in the 2009 FA Women's Cup final,[11] claiming the Player of the Match award in Sunderland's 2–1 defeat to Arsenal. Lucy Bronze. The Lyon star lifted the Champions League for the second year in … Lucy Bronze Family, Childhood, Life Achievements, Facts, Wiki and Bio of 2017. [50][51][52], Bronze was called into the England under-17 squad in March 2007, while she was playing for Blyth Town WFC in the Northern Girls Tyne Tees League. [55], Bronze scored her first England goal on 14 June 2014, in a 3–0 away win over Belarus in World Cup qualification. [19], At the age of 19, Bronze competed in six matches for Everton during the 2011 FA WSL season. [53] She went on to participate in the England under-17 squad that came fourth in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in New Zealand. to the under-11 level, but F.A. She had a claimed goal disallowed in the 89th minute of the 1–1 draw. Lucy Bronze is an English professional soccer player who has represented, as a defender, top-flight English clubs such as Sunderland A.F.C. [24], In 2014, Bronze was awarded the PFA Women's Players' Player of the Year. Lucy Bronze has come a long way from cutting pizzas. She has previously played for Sunderland, Everton, Liverpool, and Olympique Lyonnais as well as the North Carolina Tar Heels at college level in the United States. [3] Bronze has won three UEFA Women's Champions League titles with Olympique Lyonnais as well as three FA Women's Super League titles with Liverpool and Manchester City. 4 Pictures; 2 Lists; IMDB profile. In 2019, she became the first English footballer to win the UEFA Women's Player of the Year Award. Lucy featured in the final match of the UEFA Women's Champions League and helped Lyon win the competition. [66] For her performances in the tournament, Bronze was included in the 2017 UEFA Team of the Tournament. The defender contributed to an outstanding record which saw Manchester City only concede four league goals. [58], Bronze was part of the England squad at the 2015 Women's World Cup. Lucy Bronze of England competes for the ball during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Semi Final match between England and USA at Stade de Lyon... Lucy Bronze of England looks on during the England Media Access at Lyon Marriott Hotel Cite Internationale on July 01, 2019 in Lyon, France. [54] The following month, she was an unused member of the squad at Euro 2013 in Sweden, a group stage exit. [70] Bronze scored during a 3–0 victory over Norway in the quarter-finals of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. [17], In September 2010 it was revealed that Bronze had signed for Everton, when she was named in their UEFA Women's Champions League squad. Ladies (2007-2010), Everton F.C. Lucy Bronze has been nominated for BT Sport's annual Action Woman of … [9] In 2007–08, Bronze was named Manager's Player of the Year as Sunderland finished third in the FA Women's Premier League Northern Division. BIO Arguably the best right-back in women's football, Lucy Bronze has been one of her country’s most consistent performers since making her senior team debut in June 2013. She England defender Lucy Bronze, her country's female player of the year for 2019, said on Thursday she would be leaving French side Olympique Lyonnais when her contract expires at … Bronze helped Lyon win Trophée des Championnes in 2019 – a first historic new trophy against Paris Saint-Germain. Bronze, 27, is England's star player going into the Women's World Cup in France. [20] During the 2012 FA WSL, she was a starter in ten of the eleven matches she played. The England defender has experienced a career of ups and downs on her way to winning 81 caps for her country and numerous trophies with Liverpool, Manchester City and Lyon. Enables clubs and referees to administer their day to day activities. Pep Guardiola did it with Philip Lahm. Search at Amazon. She has since lived on Lindisfarne, in Belford and in Alnwick. English superstar, Lucy Bronze, on the joy of playing for Lyon, overcoming setbacks, and planning her rise to new heights. [3] The next season she helped them win the Northern Division and gain promotion to the National Division. [19] Liverpool finished in first place and conceded only two losses. She scored a goal during the team's 4–1 win over Birmingham City. 15. Height: 5' 8" Lists. [61][62][63] For her performances in the tournament, Bronze was included in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup All Star Team[64] and shortlisted for the Golden Ball – the award given to the best player at the Women's World Cup.[65]. [17] After featuring in all three games during the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, Bronze made her debut for the England under-23 team in a 2–1 win over Germany in September 2010. LONDON: England defender Lucy Bronze, her country's female player of the year for 2019, said on Thursday (Aug 20) she would be leaving French … [36] In the Coupe de France, Bronze and Lyon were unable to defend their Coupe de France title, losing to Paris Saint-German in the final. Birth Name: Lucia Roberta Tough Bronze. (2010-2012), Liverpool F.C. [19] During the 2013 FA WSL season, she was a starting defender in 13 of the 14 matches she played. Add to favorites. October 11, 2018 The winner will be announced on December, 3 and Bronze joins the likes of Marta, Fran Kirby and Ada Hegerberg on the list. Lucy Bronze. 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[19] Everton finished in third place during the regular season with a 7–3–4 record. After winning every domestic honour in England, Bronze joined Lyon in 2017 and helped the French giants win the Champions League in her debut season. Women (2012-2014), and Manchester City W.F.C. [14][15] All-American honours followed for Bronze, who scored three goals in 24 games. Bronze represented England at all youth levels before featuring in the full national squad at Euro 2013. Country of origin: United States. First name Lucy Last name Bronze Nationality England Date of birth 28 October 1991 Age 28 Country of birth England Place of birth Berwick-upon-Tweed Position Bronze was also part of the England under-19 squad that won the UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship in Belarus during July 2009 and part of the squad the following year that finished runners-up to France in the finals held in June 2010 in Macedonia.[15]. [69] As part of England's social-media facing squad announcement, her name was announced by former footballer Alex Scott. She began playing for Sunderland at under-12 academy level and joined the senior team when she turned 16 in 2007. She has won the PFA Women's Players' Player of the Year award twice – in 2014 and 2017. During the 2018–19 season, Bronze made 29 appearances for the Lyon in all competitions, scored two goals[41] and collected her second Division 1 Féminine league title winner's medal; she also won Coupe de France Féminine title and helped Lyon win a second consecutive UEFA Women's Champions League trophy. But she will need to prevail over two team-mates if … Hope Solo Exclusive Lucy Bronze interview: 'I felt no one cared and was left alone - but it made me'. Lucy has also represented her country at the national level. In 2007–08, Bronze was named Manager's Player of the Year as Sunderland finished third in the FA Women's Premier League Northern Division. [27] She ended competition with eight appearances, as Manchester City reached the semi-finals of the 2016–17 edition of the UEFA Women's Champions League, with their title hopes ended in late April when they lost Olympique Lyonnais a 3–2 on aggregate. [22], Bronze was part of the Liverpool side that won the FA WSL in 2013 and again in 2014. Bronze made her debut for the England senior team on 26 June 2013 as a substitute in the 67th minute for Dunia Susi in a friendly against world champions Japan at the Pirelli Stadium in Burton-upon-Trent. 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[9], That summer, Bronze moved to the United States to study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and play for the North Carolina Tar Heels women's soccer team, the most successful Division 1 team in the country. But it’s playing for her country that means the most to Lucy. rules prevented her from continuing with the boys team. to the under-11 level, but F.A. The next season she helped them win the Northern Divisionand gain promotion to th… [37] Bronze has been shortlisted for the inaugural Women's Ballon d'Or award,[38] was one of 10 players nominated for UEFA Women's Player of the Year Award[39] and The Best FIFA Women's Player Award,[40] but finished sixth, fifth and sixth respectively. She was called into an England under-20 training camp in January 2010. [48] In 2020, after winning a treble with Olympique Lyonnais and for her performances in the tournaments,[49] she was named as winner for The Best FIFA Women's Player Award on 17 December 2020 , becoming the first defender to win the award and the first English footballer to do so. [46][47], On 8 September 2020, Bronze rejoined Manchester City on a two-year deal, following the conclusion of her contract with Olympique Lyonnais, which brought the curtain down on a trophy-laden three-year spell in France. Choose your country or region. 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Bronze was born Oct. 28, 1991 in Berwick-upon-Tweed, a northern England town on the North Sea and the border with Scotland. ", "England's women rated... and where to see them play now", "Lionesses Trio Named in FIFA World Cup All-Star Squad", "FIFA announces shortlists for FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 awards", "England women 'devastated' after Netherlands defeat – Mark Sampson", "England are now feared by rivals, says defender Lucy Bronze", "England record statement win over Japan to clinch prestigious SheBelieves Cup", "Women's World Cup: The Lionesses have been announced! In this edition, we take a look at Lucy Bronze. [59] She also went on to score what proved to be the quarter-final winner against Canada in Vancouver as she netted England's second from a header in the 14th minute. 4 votes. However, for Lucy Bronze, relocating from the north of England has placed her in an environment that suits her best; where the only expectation is to win, and win it all. Such is the 27-year-old’s ability, she can play – and has played – in almost every outfield position, but it is in the backline where she really excels. [26] She played a part in both the home and away leg of Manchester City's first ever Champions League games, scoring two and assisting two in a 6–0 aggregate win over Russian champions Zvezda Perm. Get all the latest football news sent directly to your inbox, ViewtheUEFAWomen'sEUROEngland2022Facebookchannel, ViewtheUEFAWomen'sEUROEngland2022Twitterchannel, ViewtheUEFAWomen'sEUROEngland2022Instagramchannel, ViewtheTheVitalityWomen'sFACupFacebookchannel, ViewtheTheVitalityWomen'sFACupTwitterchannel, The FA Women's Continental Tyres League Cup. ‘Playing for England in the 2015 World Cup has to be the best moment of my career. England's Lucy Bronze will find out on Thursday whether she is the Uefa Women's Player of the Year. [19] She scored another goal during a 2–2 draw against Arsenal. Is Lucy Bronze Dating Anyone? He was voted one of the best right-backs, but he put him into midfield."[74]. [12] She won a scholarship from coach Anson Dorrance after impressing him during several soccer camps. https://sportmob.com/en/article/875496-best-female-soccer-players-in-2020 On 23 April 2017, Bronze was named PFA Women's Players' Player of the Year for second time;[5] selected in the PFA WSL Team of the Year[28] and Women's Champions League Squad of the Season. By Orit Gat • Photographs by Roger Neve The day before Lucy Bronze and I meet, Lyon’s women’s team won 7-0 against the Russian team Ryazan in the Champions League, but Bronze didn’t play. Complete Lucy Bronze 2017 Biography. Bronze initially returned to Sunderland but in September 2010, it was announced she had signed for Everton and made her debut for the Toffees in … Lucille Ball may have a new statue in her hometown of Celoron, NY, but desert dwellers consider Palm Springs to be her real home. Arguably the best right-back in women's football, Lucy Bronze has been one of her country’s most consistent performers since making her senior team debut in June 2013. [34] Bronze was named in the Team of the Year for D1 Feminine[35] and Women's Champions League Squad of the Season. [42] The same year, for her performances in the tournaments, the defender finished as runner-up for the Women's Ballon d'Or,[43] was named UEFA Women's Player of the Year Award[44] and finished third in the voting for The Best FIFA Women's Player Award. Bronze was born in Berwick-upon-Tweed in north-east England to a Portuguese father[119] and an English mother. [72] Bronze ended up winning the tournament's silver ball, being the second best player in the tournament. England defender Lucy Bronze, her country's female player of the year for 2019, said on Thursday she would be leaving French side Olympique Lyonnais when her contract expires at … [8] She began playing for Sunderland at under-12 academy level and joined the senior team when she turned 16 in 2007. Initially Steph Houghton’s centre back partner during her fledgling days with the Lionesses, Bronze eventually made the No2 jersey her own with a number of typically swashbuckling displays. Lucy Bronze strike caps win over Norway as England reach semi-finals Louise Taylor at Stade Océane Thu 27 Jun 2019 16.52 EDT Last modified on Fri 28 Jun 2019 10.51 EDT Lucy Bronze did not shed a tear when Mark Sampson was sacked as England manager, but that does not mean she is in any mood to welcome … [4] Following her second league title, she departed Liverpool to sign for Manchester City.[25]. Lucy Bronze Salary: $40,000 Per Year Country: U.K. Lucy Bronze is a female soccer player who plays as a full-back for Olympique Lyonnais, a football club in France. Bronze was also named FA WSL 1 Players' Player of the Year. England defender Lucy Bronze is quizzed by BBC Sport's Jo Currie on some real or fake country music lyrics, as they prepare to face the USA in the SheBelieves Cup in Nashville, Tennessee. Bronze played with Alnwick Town A.F.C. 14. [56] She scored again on 17 September, as England concluded their qualification process with a 10–0 away win over Montenegro and a 100% record. Manchester City footballers Steph Houghton, Toni Duggan and Lucy Bronze are photographed for the Guardian on July 22, 2015 in Manchester, England. According to France 24, … The England star, 28, … [18] She debuted for Everton in a 0–0 draw against MTK in Hungary, but continued to play for Sunderland for the remainder of 2010. Who is Lyon defender Lucy Bronze, which other country could she have played for and when did the Ballon D'Or winner make her England debut? [16] She then returned to Sunderland in the Premier League National Division. Bronze subsequently moved to Leeds Metropolitan University. In August 2017, Bronze signed a three-year contract with Olympique Lyonnais. She previously captained the under-16 team. Stats. [7], Bronze played with Alnwick Town A.F.C. [71] England finished the tournament in fourth place. [23] During the 2014 FA WSL, Bronze started all matches for Liverpool helping lead the team to a first-place finish and 7–2–5 record, conceding only two losses for the second consecutive season. [68] Later that year, Bronze was selected in England's World Cup squad. Such is the 27-year-old’s ability, she can play – and has played – in almost every outfield … In 2016, her second season in Manchester, she scored two league goals as the Blues went unbeaten for the entire season. 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