My Journey to the World Cup

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Sam Kerr

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Simon & Schuster
05 July 2023

Autobiography: sport; Sports & outdoor recreation; Football (Soccer, Association football)

Follow Sam Kerr’s incredible journey from playing Aussie Rules as a kid to becoming one of the world’s greatest athletes, after the Matildas achieved their best-ever result at a World Cup.

Sam Kerr is widely considered to be one of the best female footballers of all time. She is famous worldwide for her skills on the soccer pitch – but before she was Matildas captain and leading goal scorer for Chelsea, she was just an average Aussie kid who wanted to play AFL.

This is her incredible football journey to the 2023 FIFA World Cup and beyond, from making the switch to soccer to becoming one of the best female strikers in the world. Sam gives us insights into what keeps her motivated, how she handles the pressures of life as a professional athlete and what she believes is really important in life. Inside you will find:

Sam’s most memorable World Cup moments

facts about the 2023 FIFA World Cup

everything you want to know about the Matildas

amazing facts about Sam – her early days, family life, teams, playing for Chelsea and the Matildas.

By: Sam Kerr
Imprint: Simon & Schuster
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm,
ISBN: 9781761101007
ISBN 10: 1761101005
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 05 July 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sam Kerr is the captain of the Australian women's national soccer team - the Matildas - and a leading goal scorer for Chelsea in the English FA Women's Super League. She burst onto the W-League scene as a 15-year-old playing with Perth Glory. In 2016 she played for the Matildas at the Olympics in Brazil, and she was the top goal scorer in the 2017 Tournament of Nations. Since joining Chelsea in 2019, Sam has positioned herself as one of the best female strikers in the world. She was named 2018 Young Australian of the Year. For more, go to @samanthakerr20 on Instagram or Sam Kerr on Facebook.