Age, Biography and Wiki
Karen Carney was born on 1 August, 1987 in Solihull, England, is an English footballer and sports journalist. Discover Karen Carney's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 36 years old?
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36 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
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1 August 1987 |
| Birthday |
1 August |
| Birthplace |
Solihull, England |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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She is a member of famous footballer with the age 36 years old group.
Karen Carney Height, Weight & Measurements
At 36 years old, Karen Carney height is 1.62 m and Weight 55 kg.
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1.62 m |
| Weight |
55 kg |
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Karen Carney Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Karen Carney worth at the age of 36 years old? Karen Carney’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. She is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Karen Carney's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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footballer |
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Timeline
Karen Julia Carney (born 1 August 1987) is an English sports journalist and former professional footballer who played as a winger and midfielder.
Carney began her career at Birmingham City and was twice named FA Young Player of the Year in 2005 and 2006.
Carney made her senior international debut for England in 2005.
She earned FA National Young Player of the Year honors in 2005 and 2006.
After signing with Arsenal, she experienced great success in 2006–07 winning the UEFA Women's Cup and all three domestic trophies: the FA Women's Premier League, FA Women's Cup, and the FA Women's Premier League Cup.
Carney joined Arsenal Ladies on 13 July 2006, and played a major part in the team that won four major honours in the 2006/07 season: the FA Women's Premier League, FA Women's Cup, FA Women's Premier League Cup, and the UEFA Women's Cup.
She made 21 appearances in the Premier League in her first season and scored 10 goals.
In all competitions, she made 36 appearances and scored 13 goals.
The following season saw Carney take on a greater role at Arsenal.
She made 20 Premier League appearances and scored 10 goals.
In all competitions, she made 34 appearances and scored 17 goals.
She represented England at four FIFA Women's World Cups (2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019) and at four UEFA Women's Championships (2005, 2009, 2013 and 2017).
At the time of her retirement, she was the second most capped England player with 144 appearances, although this has since been surpassed by Jill Scott.
2008–09 marked Carney's final season with Arsenal.
She made 13 Premier League appearances and scored eight goals.
In all competitions, she made 21 appearances and scored 12 goals.
After a new professional league was announced in the United States, Carney was selected by Chicago Red Stars in the third round (19th overall) of the 2008 WPS International Draft.
The Red Stars made Carney their first signing on 27 January 2009.
It was confirmed the following day by Arsenal.
She joined Head Coach Emma Hayes, who had served as Arsenal's first team assistant coach.
In the inaugural 2009 Women's Professional Soccer season, Carney appeared in and started 17 games (1471 minutes) and scored two goals while assisting on another.
She scored her first goal for the club during a 4–0 win against the Boston Breakers.
The Red Stars finished in sixth place with a record.
During the 2010 season, Carney competed in 21 matches.
She scored the game-winning goal against Sky Blue FC on 2 August lifting Chicago to a 2–1 win on her birthday.
The Red Stars finished the regular season in sixth place with a record.
Following two seasons with Chicago Red Stars in the American Women's Professional Soccer (WPS), Carney re-joined Birmingham City from 2011 to 2015.
After Chicago Red Stars folded ahead of the 2011 season, Carney re-signed for Birmingham City.
During the 2011 FA WSL, she started in all 13 matches and scored 3 goals helping lift the club to a second-place finish.
During a 4–0 win against Bristol City, Carney scored a brace.
She scored the game-winning goal in a 2–1 win against Arsenal on 28 April.
She also represented Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
In 2015, Carney was inducted into Birmingham City's Hall of Fame, and 2021, she was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame.
Carney finished her career with Chelsea where she was named Player of the Year in 2016 and captained the club to an FA Women's Cup title in 2017–18.
In 2017, she was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to football.
Carney joined Birmingham City Ladies at the age of 11 and played at various age levels for the club alongside the likes of Eniola Aluko and Laura Bassett.
She made her first-team debut for Birmingham City in the FA Women's Premier League National Division against Fulham Ladies at the age of 14.
Carney has been a regular broadcaster for live football on Sky Sports, ITV and Amazon Prime, including Women's Super League and men's Premier League matches since 2019.
She is also a sports columnist for BBC Sport, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Television, and The Guardian.
She retired in July 2019.
