Emily Murphy (footballer) explained

Emily Murphy
Birth Date:2003 3, df=y
Birth Place:England
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Youthyears1:-2019
Youthclubs1:Chelsea
Collegeyears1:2021–2022
College1:North Carolina Tar Heels
Collegeyears2:2023–
College2:Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Collegecaps1:39
Collegegoals1:10
Collegecaps2:17
Collegegoals2:6
Clubs1:Chelsea
Clubs2:Birmingham City (loan)
Years1:2019–2021
Years2:2021
Caps1:2
Caps2:11
Goals1:1
Goals2:1
Clubnumber:35
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:England U17
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2022
Nationalteam2:England U19
Nationalcaps2:4
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2024–
Nationalteam3:Republic of Ireland
Nationalcaps3:4
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:2 February 2020
Nationalteam-Update:4 June 2024

Emily Murphy (born 2 March 2003) is a footballer who plays as a forward for Atlantic Coast Conference side Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Born in England, she represents the Republic of Ireland at international level.

Club career

On 20 November 2019, Murphy made her senior debut when being subbed on against Tottenham Hotspur in the group stage of the Continental League Cup in a game where Chelsea won 5–1.[1]

International career

In October 2019, Murphy was called to up to the England U17 team to play in the 2020 U17 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship qualification games and played against Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Belgium. Murphy scored one of the goals in the 4–1 win against Belgium.[2]

Murphy was one of four Irish-eligible players to be invited to a senior Republic of Ireland national team training camp in April 2021. In February 2024 she was called up to Ireland's squad for friendlies against Wales and Italy under new manager Eileen Gleeson.

Career statistics

Club

As of 20 June 2021

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chelsea2019–20FA WSL21003152
Club total21003152
Birmingham City (loan)2020–21FA WSL1110000111
Career total1310031163

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Women's report: Chelsea 5 Tottenham 1 Official Site Chelsea Football Club. ChelseaFC. 2020-01-31.
  2. Web site: Republic of Ireland – E. Murphy – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway .