Caroline Weir Explained

Caroline Weir
Fullname:Caroline Elspeth Lillias Weir[1]
Birth Date:1995 6, df=y
Birth Place:Scotland
Height:1.72m (05.64feet)
Position:Midfielder / Forward[2]
Currentclub:Real Madrid
Clubnumber:10
Youthclubs1:Elgin Star
Youthyears2:2005–2011
Youthclubs2:Hibernian
Years1:2011–2013
Clubs1:Hibernian
Caps1:40
Goals1:21
Years2:2013–2015
Clubs2:Arsenal
Caps2:16
Goals2:0
Years3:2015
Clubs3:Bristol Academy
Caps3:8
Goals3:3
Years4:2016–2018
Clubs4:Liverpool
Caps4:41
Goals4:13
Years5:2018–2022
Clubs5:Manchester City
Caps5:66
Goals5:22
Years6:2022–
Clubs6:Real Madrid
Caps6:29
Goals6:19
Nationalyears1:2009
Nationalteam1:Scotland U15
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2010–2011
Nationalteam2:Scotland U17
Nationalcaps2:13
Nationalgoals2:9
Nationalyears3:2011–2014
Nationalteam3:Scotland U19
Nationalcaps3:30
Nationalgoals3:20
Nationalyears4:2013–
Nationalteam4:Scotland
Nationalcaps4:102
Nationalgoals4:17
Nationalyears5:2021–
Nationalteam5:Great Britain
Nationalcaps5:4
Nationalgoals5:0
Club-Update:05:17, 10 March 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:05:17, 10 March 2024 (UTC)

Caroline Elspeth Lillias Weir (born 20 June 1995) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Spanish Liga F club Real Madrid CF and the Scotland national team.

She began her career in Scotland with Hibernian, moving to Arsenal aged 18 and spending the next nine years in English football with Bristol Academy, Liverpool and Manchester City, winning four trophies (two FA Women's Cups and two WSL Cups) in her time at City. She joined Real Madrid in 2022, becoming the first Scottish player in the top division of Spanish women's football.

Weir made her full international debut in 2013, and played for Scotland at the UEFA Euro 2017 and 2019 FIFA World Cup tournaments. She also featured for the rarely-assembled Great Britain team at the 2020 Olympic Games (held in 2021).

Club career

Elgin Star

Raised in Dunfermline, Weir began her footballing journey playing for local boys' team Elgin Star FC in the Fife Football Development League at Pitreavie Playing Fields between 2003 and 2005. She played as a midfielder in the 7-a-side games, invariably scoring two to three goals each game and regularly receiving the player of the match award.

Hibernian

Weir started her career in the Hibernian youth system from the age of ten.[3] In 2011, she won the SWFL First Division player of the year award for her performances in Hibs' reserve side while also making her first team debut in May against Glasgow City.[4] [5]

Arsenal

Weir joined FA WSL side Arsenal in July 2013 after leaving high school.[6] [7] Whilst at Arsenal, Weir won the 2014 FA Women's Cup.

Bristol Academy

On 9 July 2015, it was announced that Weir left Arsenal for FA WSL side Bristol Academy.[8]

Liverpool

On 18 January 2016, it was announced that Weir had left relegated Bristol to sign for Liverpool.[9] [10] While at the Reds Weir won the 2016 Liverpool Ladies Player of the Year Award.[11]

Manchester City

On 1 June 2018, Manchester City announced the signing of Weir.[12] Weir won the Player of the Match award in the 2019 WSL Cup Final as Manchester City beat Arsenal 4–2 on penalties.[13]

Weir scored the winner, a 25-yard strike, as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1–0 in the inaugural Manchester derby on 7 September 2019.[14] [15] The goal was subsequently nominated for the FIFA Puskas Award 2020.[16]

On 31 January 2020, she signed a new contract with Manchester City until 2022.[17]

On 29 November 2021, another goal against Manchester United on 12 February 2021 – a chip from the edge of the area[18] – was nominated for the FIFA Puskas Award 2021.[19] Almost exactly a year later she scored a very similar goal against the same opposition.[20] [21]

Real Madrid

On 7 July 2022, Real Madrid announced the signing of Weir on a free transfer.[22] [23] Shortly after that, a statement was released about a "hold on processing of non-EU licences", affecting the signing of Weir, who was not registered with Real Madrid before 30 June.[24] A month later she scored a goal that knocked her previous club Manchester City out of Champions League qualifying and enabled Madrid to progress the second phase.[25]

Weir suffered damage to her anterior cruciate ligament while on international duty in September 2023.[26]

International career

Scotland

Having represented Scotland at all youth levels, Weir received her first call-up for the Scotland senior squad for their match against Iceland in June 2013.[27] [28] She retained her place in the squad for the following game against Germany. During Euro 2017, the first major tournament for which Scotland had qualified, Weir scored the opening goal against Spain and was voted player of the game. She helped Scotland qualify for the 2019 FIFA World Cup, and played in all of their three matches at the tournament. During the 2023 FIFA World Cup UEFA play-off match against Ireland, which the Scots lost 1–0, Weir had a penalty saved.[29]

Great Britain Olympic team

Weir was one of two Scots selected by Great Britain for the 2020 Summer Olympics, along with Kim Little.[30] She was initially credited with scoring in the 1–1 draw with Canada, but it was later denoted as an own goal by Nichelle Prince.[31] [32] She also had a penalty saved during their 4–3 loss to Australia in the quarter-final.[33]

Career statistics

International appearances

Scotland statistics accurate as of match played 26 September 2023.

Great Britain statistics accurate as of match played 2 August 2021.

Year Great Britain
AppsGoalsAppsGoals
201350colspan=2
201461colspan=2
2015124colspan=2
201670colspan=2
2017141colspan=2
2018110colspan=2
2019133colspan=2
202072colspan=2
20218240
2022102colspan=2
202392colspan=2
Total1021740

International goals

Results list Scotland's goal tally first.

Date Venue Opponent Result Competition Scored
1 13 September 2014 9–0 1
2, 3 8 February 2015 4–0 2
4 23 October 2015 Fir Park, Motherwell 7–0 1
5 27 October 2015 4–1 UEFA Women's Euro 2017 equal. 1
6 27 July 2017 De Adelaarshorst, Deventer, Netherlands 1–0 1
7 17 January 2019 La Manga Club Football Stadium, La Manga, Spain 1–3 Friendly 1
8 28 May 2019 3–2 Friendly 1
9 30 August 2019 8–0 1
10, 11 23 October 2020 Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh 3–0 UEFA Women's Euro 2021 qual. 2
12 19 February 2021 10–0 UEFA Women's Euro 2021 qual. 1
13 10 June 2021 Solitude, Belfast 1–0 Friendly 1
14 24 June 2022 4–0 1
15 6 September 2022 6–0 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qual. 1
16 11 April 2023 Hampden Park, Glasgow 4–0 Friendly 1
17 18 July 2023 2–1 Friendly 1

Honours

Arsenal[34]

Manchester City

Individual

2021–22,[39] 2022–23

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019: List of Players: Scotland . FIFA . 19 . 7 July 2019 . 31 January 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190606143649/https://tournament.fifadata.com/documents/FWWC/2019/pdf/FWWC_2019_SQUADLISTS.PDF . 6 June 2019 . dead .
  2. Web site: Caroline Weir player profile . Manchester City F.C. . 22 June 2018 . 22 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180622193111/https://www.mancity.com/caroline-weir . dead .
  3. Web site: Payne . Richard . Weir up for Arsenal challenge . Scottish Women's Football Association . 30 July 2013.
  4. Web site: Caroline Weir . https://archive.today/20130706063056/http://www.hibsgirlsfc.co.uk/s/players-coaches-83444.html?player_id=871701 . dead . 6 July 2013 . Hibernian Girls & Ladies FC . 23 July 2013.
  5. Web site: Shannon honoured with top award . Women's Soccer Scene . 23 July 2013 . 2 December 2011 . 22 January 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200122214421/http://www.womenssoccerscene.co.uk/womens-football-news-2011-2012/111202-04-womens-football-news.htm . dead .
  6. Web site: Arsenal Ladies confirm double signing . arsenal.com . Arsenal FC . 23 July 2013 . 22 July 2013.
  7. Web site: Arsenal Bound . Dunfermline High School . Fife Council . 23 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150711122559/http://www.fife.gov.uk/schoolsite/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewnews&pageid=04837A17-BB93-2D40-A520C4E823B1C4BA&siteid=9E555DB1-B726-BBC8-D70C98035DBA5AE2&newsid=64707817-D462-EF32-E3A0781604B0A748 . 11 July 2015 . dead .
  8. Web site: Scotland International joins the Vixens . 10 July 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150714043924/http://www.bristolacademywfc.co.uk/news/scotland_international_joins_the_vixens.html#WtkwEasRpmBHfJbc.97 . 14 July 2015 . dead .
  9. News: Hart . Ross . Dunfermline born Scotland star Caroline Weir signs for Liverpool Ladies . 21 January 2016 . . 19 January 2016.
  10. News: Hunter . Steve . Liverpool Ladies sign Scotland star Caroline Weir . 21 January 2016 . . 18 January 2016.
  11. Web site: Caroline Weir named LFC Ladies Player of the Season . Liverpool FC.com.
  12. Web site: Caroline Weir signs for City . Abi . Whithey . Manchester City F.C. . 1 June 2018 . 22 June 2018 .
  13. Web site: Oatway . Caroline . Bardsley heroics clinch Conti Cup . mancity.com . Manchester City FC . 31 January 2020 . 23 February 2019.
  14. Web site: Weir: A privilege to play in historic derby . ManCity.com . 9 September 2019 . 7 September 2019.
  15. https://www.mancity.com/citytv/features/2019/september/man-city-caroline-weir-trueview-goal-video-angle TrueView: 360 view of Weir's stunning derby winner
  16. Web site: When Weir's rocket sparked derby delight . https://web.archive.org/web/20201130170635/https://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards/news/when-weir-s-rocket-sparked-derby-delight . dead . 30 November 2020 . fifa.com . 27 November 2020 . 27 November 2020.
  17. Web site: Caroline Weir: Manchester City Women midfielder extends contract to 2022 . BBC Sport . 31 January 2020 . 31 January 2020.
  18. http://www.soccer-blogger.com/2021/02/12/gif-video-caroline-weir-chip-goal-vs-man-utd-women-for-city-women-2021-alex-greenwood-reaction/ Caroline Weir Chip Goal Vs Man Utd Women For City Women 2021 & Alex Greenwood Reaction
  19. https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/erik-lamela-caroline-weir-puskas-award-fifa-riyad-mahrez-b1966203.html Caroline Weir in running for FIFA’s Puskas Award for second year running
  20. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/60369068 Weir scores brilliant late winner as City beat United in Manchester derby
  21. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/feb/13/manchester-city-manchester-united-wsl-match-report Caroline Weir’s sublime chip seals WSL derby win for Manchester City
  22. News: Coyle . Andy . Scotland attacker Caroline Weir completes move to Real Madrid . 7 July 2022 . STV News . 7 July 2022.
  23. Web site: Shah . Parshva . OFFICIAL: Real Madrid Sign Caroline Weir . Managing Madrid . 7 July 2022 . 7 July 2022.
  24. Web site: RFEF announces hold on processing of non-EU licenses; affects Caroline Weir signing. 11 July 2022. 31 August 2022.
  25. Web site: Real Madrid 1–0 Manchester City in Women's Champions League . 21 August 2022 . 24 August 2022 . BBC Sport.
  26. Web site: Caroline Weir: Scotland & Real Madrid star suffers ACL injury . BBC Sport . 28 September 2023 . 28 September 2023.
  27. News: Iceland Women 2–3 Scotland Women: Hibs women key . 23 July 2013 . . 3 June 2013.
  28. Web site: Weir ready! . Scottish Women's FA . 23 July 2013.
  29. News: Former Hibs striker Caroline Weir misses penalty as Scotland fail to qualify for 2023 World Cup . 11 October 2022 . Edinburgh News . 11 October 2022.
  30. Web site: Team GB: Steph Houghton, Sophie Ingle and Caroline Weir selected . BBC Sport . 27 May 2021 . 27 May 2021.
  31. Web site: Canada 1 - 1 GB . Emma . Sanders . BBC Sport . 27 July 2021 . 27 July 2021.
  32. Web site: Football - Canada vs Great Britain - Group E Results . Olympics.com . 28 July 2021 . 27 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210727165152/https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/football/results-women-gpe-000600-.htm . dead .
  33. Web site: Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Heartbreak for Caroline Weir as she misses penalty in Team GB's quarter-final defeat by Australia . Patrick . McPartlin . The Scotsman . 30 July 2021 . 30 July 2021.
  34. Web site: Women's FA Cup final: Arsenal beat Everton to retain trophy . BBC.com.
  35. Web site: Garry . Tom . Women's FA Cup final 2018–19: Manchester City Women 3–0 West Ham United Women . BBC Sport . 31 January 2020 . 4 May 2019.
  36. Web site: WEIR, AFE 2022/23 LIGA F BEST PLAYER . onefootball.com.
  37. Web site: Weir named as 2016 Vauxhall Player of the Year . Scottish FA.co.uk.
  38. Web site: Caroline Weir named BT Women's Player of the Year . Scottish FA.co.uk.
  39. News: Alison McConnell . 1 May 2022 . Caroline Weir discusses her future amid Real Madrid link after winning SFWA Scottish Women's Player of the Year . 1 May 2022 . Glasgow Times.
  40. Web site: Dunfermline born footballer Caroline Weir wins Sporting Breakthrough Award at 2017 Nordoff Robbins Scotland Scottish Sporting Awards . Dunfermline Press.com.
  41. Web site: 3 March 2022 . February Barclays FA Women's Super League monthly awards . 12 November 2022 . Sky Sports.
  42. Web site: WEIR WINS DECEMBER FA WSL POTM AWARD . mancity.com.
  43. Web site: PFA Teams of the year . bbc.co.uk.
  44. Web site: CITY DUO IN PFA WSL TEAM OF THE YEAR . mancity.com.
  45. Web site: FOUR CITY PLAYERS NAMED IN PFA WSL TEAM OF THE YEAR . mancity.com.
  46. Web site: 9 June 2022 . 2021–22 PFA WSL Team Of The Year . 12 November 2022 . The Professional Footballers' Association.
  47. Web site: Nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2020 revealed . Fifa.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125090441/https://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards/news/nominees-for-the-best-fifa-football-awardstm-2020-revealed . 25 November 2020 .
  48. Web site: FIFA Puskás Award: 11 best goals announced . Fifa.com.
  49. Web site: Weir named Cinco Estrellas Mahou player of the season . realmadrid.com.

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