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Claire Rafferty (Claire Lauren Rafferty) was born on 11 January, 1989 in Orpington, London, England, is an English footballer and pundit. Discover Claire Rafferty'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 35 years old?

Popular As Claire Lauren Rafferty
Occupation N/A
Age 35 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 11 January, 1989
Birthday 11 January
Birthplace Orpington, London, England
Nationality United Kingdom

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Claire Rafferty Height, Weight & Measurements

At 35 years old, Claire Rafferty height is 1.64 m and Weight 58 kg.

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Height 1.64 m
Weight 58 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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Claire Rafferty Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Claire Rafferty worth at the age of 35 years old? Claire Rafferty’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. She is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Claire Rafferty's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income footballer

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Timeline

1981

At the quarter-final stage of the competition against France, she was substituted on for regular left back Rachel Unitt in the 81st minute, to make her World Cup debut.

England coach Hope Powell considered Rafferty better equipped to cope with the pace of Élodie Thomis.

When the match finished 1–1 after extra-time, Rafferty missed England's fourth penalty in the shootout, sending her spot kick wide of the post.

Although England were knocked out when Faye White also missed, Hope Powell praised Rafferty for stepping forward when other, more experienced team mates were exhibiting "cowardice."

1989

Claire Lauren Rafferty (born 11 January 1989) is an English pundit and retired professional footballer.

She made over 100 appearances as a left back or left winger for Chelsea in the FA WSL and also spent time at Millwall Lionesses and West Ham United.

2007

After recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, she signed for Chelsea Ladies in 2007 and became a regular on the left of midfield.

2010

Her full debut came on 25 March 2010 against Austria.

2011

In August 2011 Rafferty suffered another ACL injury.

In June 2011 Rafferty was named in the 21–player squad for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.

She studied economics at Loughborough University, and graduated in 2011.

As well as her football commitments she is a part-time Analyst at Deutsche Bank.

2012

Rafferty also represented England internationally and played at the 2012 Olympics for Great Britain.

Rafferty became a first team regular with Millwall Lionesses as a 14-year-old.

She returned to the Chelsea team as a substitute in their televised 2012 FA WSL opening game against Doncaster Rovers Belles.

Earlier in April 2012 Rafferty had been appointed as one of eight digital media ambassadors, one from each team, who wear their Twitter account name on their sleeves to raise the profile of the WSL.

In June 2012 Rafferty was named in the 18–player Great Britain squad for the 2012 London Olympics.

Rafferty now makes regular media appearances.

2013

Rafferty's international career has been plagued with injury having ruptured her ACL three times, most recently in 2013.

2014

In 2014 Rafferty helped Chelsea to second place in the FAWSL.

There was a dramatic final day of the season which saw Chelsea narrowly missing out on the title by one goal difference.

After overcoming this for the third time Rafferty was recalled to the England squad in late 2014 for the friendly against Germany at Wembley Stadium.

2015

Rafferty made her first England appearance in two and a half years in March 2015 as England won the Cyprus Cup.

Rafferty was selected for the 2015 World Cup and was first choice left-back as England reached the semi-finals and achieved third-place.

Rafferty was unfortunate to concede a penalty in the semi-final against Japan for a push which was outside the box.

During the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, Rafferty was named 43rd in the ZOO Magazine "Hot 101" issue.

Rafferty married her partner Erica Cleary in May 2023.

Chelsea

2017

Rafferty left Chelsea Ladies at the end of the 2017–18 season.

Rafferty was allotted 175 when the FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England’s inaugural international.

2018

In June 2018, she joined West Ham United Ladies.

She retired at the end of the 2018–19 season.

Rafferty was involved with England at U15 development, U17, U19, U20 and U23 level.

She had been called into the U19 squad at the age of 15.

2019

In the summer immediately following her retirement, Rafferty made numerous television and radio appearances as a pundit during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.

In July 2019, Rafferty returned to Chelsea in a commercial role.

Chelsea Commercial Director, Chris Townsend OBE commented on Rafferty's "extensive experience in elite-level sport combined with her business and analytical skills accumulated working at an investment bank" which made her an important asset to the club.