Kerys Harrop Explained

Kerys Harrop
Fullname:Kerys Julia Harrop
Birth Date:3 December 1990
Birth Place:Wordsley, England,
Position:Defender
Youthclubs1:Hasbury Rangers[1]
Youthclubs2:Birmingham City
Years1:2011–2020
Clubs1:Birmingham City
Caps1:135
Goals1:13
Years2:2020–2023
Clubs2:Tottenham Hotspur
Caps2:48
Goals2:2
Nationalyears1:2009
Nationalteam1:England U19
Nationalyears2:2010
Nationalteam2:England U20
Nationalcaps2:3
Nationalgoals2:1
Pcupdate:24 August 2023
Ntupdate:18:05, 25 July 2019 (UTC)
Totalcaps:183
Totalgoals:15

Kerys Julia Harrop (born 3 December 1990)[2] [3] is a former English footballer who played central defender/wing back.

Harrop had been involved with the England national team at Under 19 and Under 23 level and was part of the Under 19 squad who won the European Championships in Belarus in 2009. She was also a member of the Great Britain team who won a gold medal in Kazan in the 2013 World University Games. With Birmingham City Ladies, she helped them win the FA Cup in 2012[4] and helped them progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2014.

On 2 April 2023, she broke the Women's Super League's all-time record for appearances by chalking up her 178th game in the competition.[5]

On 24 August 2023, Harrop announced her retirement from professional football.[6]

In addition to her footballing achievements, Harrop has obtained a first class Honours degree from Loughborough University in Sport Science and a master's degree from the Sports Business Institute Barcelona, and PGCE Teaching Degree from the University of Wolverhampton.

Harrop holds both British and American citizenship.[7] [8] [9]

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Notes and References

  1. News: England's calling . 24 September 2022 . . 16 November 2008.
  2. Web site: K. Harrop . Soccerway . 5 January 2022.
  3. Web site: Kerys Harrop . tottenhamhotspur.com . 5 January 2022.
  4. News: FA Cup Final throwback: Birmingham topple Chelsea in 2012 thriller. The FA. 9 May 2022.
  5. Web site: Kerys Harrop proud of WSL all-time appearance record. BBC. 24 August 2023. 13 April 2023.
  6. Web site: Blues legend Kerys Harrop announces retirement. Birmingham City FC. 24 August 2023. 24 August 2023.
  7. News: BBC Sport - Kerys Harrop earns first England call-up for Canada friendly. BBC Sport . 2014-03-09.
  8. Web site: 'You have to beat the best,' insists Blues defender. England FA. 20 May 2016. 12 September 2015.
  9. Web site: Carpenter. Steve. Kerys Harrop seals fifth consecutive win for Birmingham City Ladies. Solihull Observer. 20 May 2016. 28 September 2015.