Courtney Nevin Explained

Courtney Nevin
Fullname:Courtney Jade Nevin
Birth Date:2002 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Blacktown, Sydney, Australia
Height:1.65m[1]
Position:Full-back
Currentclub:Leicester City
Clubnumber:2
Years1:2018–2021
Clubs1:Western Sydney Wanderers
Caps1:28
Goals1:0
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Melbourne Victory
Caps2:15
Goals2:1
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:Hammarby IF
Caps3:22
Goals3:3
Years4:2023
Clubs4:→ Leicester City (loan)
Caps4:12
Goals4:0
Years5:2023–
Clubs5:Leicester City
Caps5:26
Goals5:0
Nationalyears1:2016
Nationalteam1:Australia U17
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:10
Nationalyears2:2018–2019
Nationalteam2:Australia U20
Nationalcaps2:9
Nationalgoals2:2
Nationalyears3:2021–
Nationalteam3:Australia
Nationalcaps3:27
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:13:31, 7 January 2024 (AEST)
Nationalteam-Update:7 January 2024

Courtney Jade Nevin (born 12 February 2002) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a full-back for English Women's Super League club Leicester City, and the Australia women's national team. She has previously played for Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne Victory in the W-League, as well as Damallsvenskan side Hammarby IF.

Club career

Junior years

Nevin started playing soccer at her local club, Oakville Ravens, in Blacktown.[2] She started playing at high level from the age of 11, and was at the beginning supported by her school, Oakville Public School.[3] Later she played for Parklea and for Blacktown Spartans. In 2018, Nevin played for Football NSW Institute, where she scored 11 goals in 25 games and won the 2018 NPLW NSW Player of the Year award.[4]

Lower tier

Nevin played for Sydney Olympic in the 2020 National Premier Leagues NSW Women's season, helping them finish second.[4] In February 2021, Nevin re-signed with Blacktown Spartans for the 2021 National Premier Leagues NSW Women's season.[5]

Western Sydney Wanderers

In September 2018, Nevin joined her hometown W-League club Western Sydney Wanderers after training with the club following her strong season with Football NSW Institute.[6] [7] She played nine matches in the 2018–19 W-League season, pushing offensively with 188 passes and creating five scoring chances, while also defending with nine tackles and winning 15 duels.[2] Her performance received praise from others, including American international Kristen Hamilton, who said that she's mature with a unique knowledge of the game for her age.[8] Nevin re-signed with the club in September 2019, in time for the new season, alongside goalkeeper Jada Whyman.[9] In September 2020, Nevin re-signed with Western Sydney Wanderers for her third season, after playing all 13 of the club's matches in the 2019–20 W-League season.[10] A few days later, she was voted by her team-mates as the club's W-League Player of the Year and was awarded the Wanderers Medal.[11] She was praised by assistant coach Catherine Cannuli who called her an unbelievable talent who uses hard work and determination.[12]

Melbourne Victory

In October 2021, Nevin joined defending premiers Melbourne Victory, ahead of the 2021–22 A-League Women season, heralded as one of the country's best young talents.[13] At the end of the season, Melbourne Victory were crowned champions through a 2–1 final win against Sydney FC.[14]

Hammarby IF

On 15 March 2022, Nevin transferred to Hammarby IF in the Swedish Damallsvenskan, together with teammate Kyra Cooney-Cross, signing a two-year-contract.[15] [16]

Loan to Leicester City

In January 2023, Nevin joined English Women's Super League club Leicester City on loan until the end of the season with an option to buy.[17]

Leicester City

In July 2023, Nevin joined Leicester City on a permanent transfer.[18]

International career

Youth

In August 2016, Nevin was called up by Ante Juric to the 23-player squad for the 2017 AFC U-16 Women's Championship qualifiers, contested in Vietnam by Australia's under-17 squad.[19] In their opening match, Nevin scored nine goals in a 28–0 victory over Palestine.[20] [21] She played also in the 8–0 victory over Iraq[22] and scored her 10th goal of the qualifiers in a 6–0 victory over Vietnam.[23] She was one of the players who excelled at the games, finishing second on Australia's goalscorers, behind Sofia Sakalis who scored 11 goals.[24] [25]

In June 2018, Nevin was called up by Leah Blayney to Australia's under-20 squad who competed at the 2018 AFF Women's Championship in Indonesia against senior teams from the ASEAN Football Federation.[26] [27] In the group stage, she played in the 7–0 victory over Malaysia[28] and in the 4–2 defeat to Thailand.[29] Australia qualified for the knockout stage from the second place in the group, and Nevin scored the second goal in the 4–2 victory over Vietnam in the semi-final[30] [31] and also played in the final which Australia lost 3–2 to Thailand.[32] [33] In October 2019, Nevin was once more called up by Blayney, this time for the 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship squad.[34] She played in all five games of the tournament: a 5–1 defeat to North Korea,[35] a 3–1 victory over Thailand in which she scored the third goal from a free kick,[36] [37] a 1–0 victory over Vietnam,[38] a 7–0 loss to Japan in the semi-finals,[39] and a 9–1 loss to South Korea in the third place match.[40]

Senior

In September 2019, Nevin was called up for a training camp of Australia's senior team, ahead of their friendlies against Chile.[41] The camp took place during her studies for the HSC and she said she felt both excited and scared to train alongside her heroes.[42] [43] In June 2021, Nevin was called up for the first time for a senior international match squad, when Tony Gustavsson selected her in his 25-player squad for friendlies against Denmark and Sweden.[44] She found out she was called-up while watching television with her friend and team-mate Kyra Cooney-Cross.[45] She made her debut in the first match against Denmark, coming on as a substitute in the second half of the 3–2 defeat.[46] [47] In June 2021, Nevin was called up as a travelling reserve player to Australia's 2020 Olympics squad.[48] Subsequently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, FIFA confirmed a change for the 2020 Olympics, allowing all 22 players to be available on the roster, with 18 being named for each match.[49]

At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the Matildas advanced to the quarter-finals with one victory and a draw in the group play. In the quarter-finals they beat Great Britain 4–3 after extra time. However, they lost 1–0 to Sweden in the semi-final and were then beaten 4–3 in the bronze medal playoff by USA.[50] Full details.

In July 2023, Nevin was named as part of Australia's 23-woman squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, held in Australia and New Zealand.[51]

Style of play

Nevin plays as a full back, but also goes forward often. Her scoring and assisting with her left foot earned her the nickname "Lethal".[52] [53] To practice scoring, Nevin's father built a custom goal for her in the backyard.[54]

Personal life

Nevin graduated from Westfields Sports High School in 2019.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Squad list – Women's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020. FIFA. 8 July 2021.
  2. Web site: 'We didn't even have changerooms': Huynh's moving Wanderers journey. Janakan. Seemampillai. The Women's Game. 14 December 2019. 21 June 2021.
  3. News: Nevin takes another step in successful football career. Finn. Coleman. Hawkesbury Gazette. 18 October 2018. 22 June 2021.
  4. Web site: Made in the Westfield W-League: Up-and-coming Westfield Junior & Young Matildas to watch this season. Chris. Curulli. Football Australia. Matildas. 27 December 2020. 21 June 2021.
  5. Web site: Attard excited about Spartans future. Mark. Stavroulaki. National Premier Leagues NSW. 15 February 2021. 22 June 2021.
  6. Web site: Wanderers secure young guns. Jacob. Windon. Western Sydney Wanderers. 4 September 2018. 21 June 2021.
  7. Web site: WSW trio ready for new season. The Women's Game. 4 September 2018. 21 June 2021.
  8. Web site: Hat trick Hero Hamilton lauds team mates. Janakan. Seemampillai. The Women's Game. 29 November 2019. 21 June 2021.
  9. Web site: Wanderers re-sign Jada Whyman and Courtney Nevin. Western Sydney Wanderers. 30 September 2019. 21 June 2021.
  10. Web site: Wanderers re-sign Nevin. Western Sydney Wanderers. 4 September 2020. 21 June 2021.
  11. Web site: Nevin, Duke named Wanderers Medal winners. Western Sydney Wanderers. 8 September 2020. 22 June 2021.
  12. Web site: Celebrating Courtney: The local and 'lethal' Wanderer with 'unbelievable talent'. Janakan. Seemampillai. The Women's Game. 9 September 2020. 22 June 2021.
  13. Web site: Melbourne Victory signs Matildas defender Courtney Nevin. Melbourne Victory. 2 October 2021.
  14. Web site: Victory rises to the challenge again to deliver championship. Melbourne Victory. 2 October 2021.
  15. Web site: Hammarby värvar Kyra Cooney-Cross och Courtney Nevin. Hammarby IF. 15 March 2022. Swedish.
  16. Web site: Kyra Cooney-Cross and Courtney Nevin sign with Hammarby Fotboll. Football Australia. 15 March 2022. English.
  17. News: Leicester City Women confirm loan signing of Australia international Courtney Nevin. Hannah. Pinnock. Leicester Mercury. 24 January 2023.
  18. News: LCFC Confirm Permanent Deal For Courtney Nevin. LCFC.com. 4 July 2023.
  19. Web site: Juric names squad for AFC U-16 qualifiers. Football Australia. Matildas. 4 August 2016. 20 June 2021.
  20. Web site: AFC U-16 Women's Championship 2017 – Australia 28–0 Palestine. Asian Football Confederation. 25 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170830205053/http://www.the-afc.com/afcasfeeds?fixtureid=10382&stageid=409&tMode=C&view=ajax&show=matchsummary. 30 August 2017. dead.
  21. Web site: Junior Matildas cruising in AFC U-16s qualifiers. Ann. Odong. The Women's Game. 30 August 2016. 20 June 2021.
  22. Web site: AFC U-16 Women's Championship 2017 – Iraq 0–8 Australia. Asian Football Confederation. 29 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170830205055/http://www.the-afc.com/afcasfeeds?fixtureid=10387&stageid=409&tMode=C&view=ajax&show=matchsummary. 30 August 2017. dead.
  23. Web site: AFC U-16 Women's Championship 2017 – Australia 6–0 Vietnam. Asian Football Confederation. 1 September 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170830205032/http://www.the-afc.com/afcasfeeds?fixtureid=10391&stageid=409&tMode=C&view=ajax&show=matchsummary. 30 August 2017. dead.
  24. Web site: Junior Matildas complete qualifiers with perfect record. The Women's Game. 4 September 2016. 20 June 2021.
  25. Web site: 2017 Annual Review. Football Australia. 20 July 2017. 20 June 2021.
  26. Web site: Five Westfield Matildas in Young Matildas squad for 2018 AFF Women's Championship. Football Australia. Matildas. 20 June 2018. 20 June 2021.
  27. Web site: Young Matildas squad announced ahead of AFF Championship. The Women's Game. 20 June 2018. 20 June 2021.
  28. Web site: AFF Women's – Group A – Match Summary – Malaysia 0–7 Australia U20. ASEAN Football Federation. 30 June 2018. 20 June 2021.
  29. Web site: AFF Women's – Group A – Match Summary – Thailand 4–2 Australia U20. ASEAN Football Federation. 8 July 2018. 20 June 2021.
  30. Web site: AFF Women's – Knock-out Stage – Match Summary – Vietnam 2–4 Australia U20. ASEAN Football Federation. 11 July 2018. 20 June 2021.
  31. Web site: Analysis: Young Matildas qualify for final. John. Seroukas. The Women's Game. 12 July 2018. 20 June 2021.
  32. Web site: AFF Women's – Knock-out Stage – Match Summary – Thailand 3–2 Australia U20. ASEAN Football Federation. 13 July 2018. 20 June 2021.
  33. Web site: Thailand come from behind to win third consecutive title. Angela. Bacic. The Women's Game. 14 July 2018. 20 June 2021.
  34. Web site: Leah Blayney finalises Westfield Young Matildas squad for 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship. Football Australia. Matildas. 15 October 2019. 20 June 2021.
  35. Web site: Korea DPR U19 vs. Australia U19 5–1. Soccerway. Stats Perform Group. 27 October 2019. 20 June 2021.
  36. Web site: Australia U19 vs. Thailand U19 3–1. Soccerway. Stats Perform Group. 30 October 2019. 20 June 2021.
  37. Web site: AFC U-19 Women's Championship: Young Matildas vs Thailand Match Report. Dale. Roots. Beyond90. 31 October 2019. 20 June 2021.
  38. Web site: Australia U19 vs. Vietnam U19 1–0. Soccerway. Stats Perform Group. 2 November 2019. 20 June 2021.
  39. Web site: Japan U19 vs. Australia U19 7–0. Soccerway. Stats Perform Group. 6 November 2019. 20 June 2021.
  40. Web site: Korea Republic U19 vs. Australia U19 9–1. Soccerway. Stats Perform Group. 9 November 2019. 20 June 2021.
  41. Web site: Matildas training camp squad announced. Samantha. Lewis. Beyond90. 23 September 2019. 20 June 2021.
  42. Web site: Nevin relishing the chance to learn from Westfield Matildas best. Football Australia. Matildas. 4 October 2019. 20 June 2021.
  43. Web site: W-League prodigy 'a bit scared' of Matildas camp. The Women's Game. 5 October 2019. 20 June 2021.
  44. Web site: Gustavsson selects 25-player squad for June's Denmark and Sweden friendlies. Football Australia. Matildas. 1 June 2021. 20 June 2021.
  45. Web site: Teenage Dreams: Nevin and Cooney-Cross reaching for the rings. Football Australia. Matildas. 1 June 2021. 20 June 2021.
  46. Web site: 100 games for van Egmond as Denmark defeat Westfield Matildas. Marissa. Lordanic. Football Australia. Matildas. 10 June 2021. 20 June 2021.
  47. News: Matildas fall to third straight loss heading into Tokyo Olympics. Michael. Lynch. The Sydney Morning Herald. 11 June 2021. 20 June 2021.
  48. Web site: Matildas team locked in for Tokyo with official Olympic selection. Football Australia. Matildas. 30 June 2021.
  49. News: FIFA confirms roster changes for Olympic soccer. Rob. Harris. Anne M.. Peterson. The Washington Post. 3 July 2021.
  50. Web site: Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo 2021 . 2022-04-16 . The Roar . en-US.
  51. Web site: MATILDAS SQUAD ANNOUNCED: FIFA Women's World Cup 2023. Football Australia. Matildas. 3 July 2023.
  52. Web site: Up Next – Courtney Nevin. Professional Footballers Australia. False Nine. 20 June 2021. 12 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210312133219/https://www.falsenine.com.au/up-next/courtney-nevin. dead.
  53. Web site: 'It's been a long time coming': Wanderwomen on the brink of history. Janakan. Seemampillai. The Women's Game. 27 February 2020. 20 June 2021.
  54. Web site: Young gun Nevin confident of Finals football. Liana. Buratti. Football NSW. 9 May 2018. 22 June 2021.

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