Kenni Thompson Explained

Kenni Thompson
Fullname:Kenni Louise Tohmasia Thompson
Birth Date:2000 12, df=yes
Position:Forward
Currentclub:AFC Bournemouth
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:Bermuda
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0

Kenni Louise Tohmasia Thompson (born 1 December 2000) is a Bermudian footballer who plays as a striker for AFC Bournemouth Women

Early life

Thompson was born in Bermuda and enrolled in Saltus Grammar School.[1]

Youth career

As a youth player, Thompson received offers from Espanyol and Barcelona to join their youth academies, ending up joining the latter.[2] She also played for the WOSPAC Academy for three years, which enabled her to train with the youth academy of Spanish side UE Cornellà.[3] After that, she joined the youth academy of English side Chelsea.[4]

Senior club career

Thompson started her career with the reserves of Spanish side Espanyol, before being promoted to play for their first team.[5]

In 2020, Thompson signed for Spanish side Deportivo de La Coruña, where she suffered injuries.[6] She debuted for Deportivo de La Coruña against Real Sociedad.[7] In 2022, she signed for English side London City Lionesses, where she scored one goal and recorded one assist during her first ten appearances for the club, playing as midfielder.[8]

International career

In 2014, Thompson participated in try-outs for the Spain under-16 women's national team.[9]

Style of play

Thompson mainly operates as a winger but can operate in other positions.[10] She is left-footed and is known for her shooting ability.[11]

Personal life

Thompson is the daughter of Bermudian footballer and manager Kenny Thompson.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kenni schooled the Barca way. bermudasun.bm.
  2. Web site: Kenni earns spot with Spanish giants Barca. 2 July 2012 . royalgazette.com.
  3. Web site: Kenni Thompson from WOSPAC to London and dreaming of playing with Bermuda. 25 April 2022 .
  4. Web site: Kenni Thompson - Bermuda News article. 24 September 2021 .
  5. Web site: Las promesas del fútbol femenino en Primera Iberdrola. 9 October 2020 .
  6. Web site: Fichajes de ida y vuelta en la Primera Iberdrola: Moore, Thompson, Lía, McCormick, Woeller.... 23 December 2020 . marca.com.
  7. Web site: Kenni Thompson se estrena ante la Real Sociedad de Nuria Rábano. 10 October 2020. lavanguardia.com.
  8. Web site: Kenni Thompson loving life in London, looking to shine with Bermuda. 2 February 2022 . royalgazette.com.
  9. Web site: Beyond Barcelona lies a greater goal. 31 March 2015 . royalgazette.com.
  10. Web site: Kenni Thompson, un diamant formada a Catalunya. 16 April 2019 . elnacional.cat.
  11. Web site: La nueva generación de As Nosas. 2 October 2020 . lavozdegalicia.es.
  12. Web site: Kenni Thompson backed to show her true talent at Civitas Santa Teresa Badajoz. 9 January 2021 . royalgazette.com.