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Who is Kyra Cooney-Cross? Get to know the Matildas midfielder
Kevin Omuya, Peris Walubengo
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Kyra Cooney-Cross is among the world's most talented female soccer players. The burgeoning Australian midfielder previously played for Swedish club Hammarby IF in the Damallsvenskan League. Kyra currently plays for Arsenal WFC in the Women's Super League and represents Australia internationally. Her first time participating in the World Cup for Australia was in 2023.
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Kyra made around 60 appearances with Australia's women's national team at international level. In addition, she has scored about 21 goals while representing her motherland in international games. Her accomplishments are a source of pride for Australians and prove the country has a vast breadth of soccer talent.
Profile and bio summary
Full name | Kyra Lillee Cooney-Cross |
Gender | Female |
Date of birth | February 15, 2002 |
Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
Age | 21 years (as of 2023) |
Place of birth | Herston, Queensland, Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Height | 1.65m (5'5") |
Weight | 55kg (120lbs) |
Marital status | Single |
Father | Jai Cross |
Mother | Jessica Cooney |
Siblings | 3 |
Profession | Professional football player |
Current teams | Arsenal WFC, Australia's women's national team |
Position | Midfielder |
Net worth | $5 million |
Who is Kyra Cooney-Cross?
Kyra Cooney-Cross is an Australian female footballer. She is a midfielder for Arsenal WFC in the Women's Super League and Australia's national football team for women.
How old is Cooney-Cross?
Kyra Cooney-Cross' age is 21 years (as of 2023). She was born on February 15, 2002, in Herston, Australia.
Kyra Cooney-Cross' parents
She is the oldest daughter of Jessica Cooney (mum) and Jai Cross (dad). Her father played soccer at the semi-pro level in Queensland with Sunshine Coast and always wanted Kyra to follow in his footsteps.
Who are Cooney-Cross' siblings?
The Australian soccer star has three sisters, Mia Cooney-Cross, Shani Cooney-Cross, and Mali Cooney-Cross.
Educational background
Cooney-Cross attended Ballarat High School and dropped out of the Surf Coast Secondary College in Torquay, Victoria, to pursue her dream career.
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Kyra Cooney-Cross' career history
Kyra joined FFV NTC (Football Federation Victoria National Training Centre) in Melbourne at age 13. The place trains Victorian youth players. A year later, she participated in trials for the Mini Matildas.
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The midfielder spent three years at Ballarat City under coach Tessa Curtain from 2013 to 2016. She then scored six goals in the 2017 AFC U-16 Women's Championship qualifications for a spot at the Junior Matildas (Australian women's national under-17 soccer team).
In the 2018/19 season, the player was part of Ballarat City's W-League winning squad. Following her inclusion in the 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship qualifiers, Kyra was allowed to accompany Leah Blayney's Young Matildas squad to France for the 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship.
She later transferred to the Western Sydney Wanderers for the 2019/20 W-League season. By Kyra's customary style, the midfielder scored a goal on her inaugural appearance and ultimately secured the triumph through a well-executed free-kick in the 92nd minute.
The player then rejoined Melbourne Victory for the W-League 2020/21 season and scored six goals, including a winning goal straight from the corner in the 120th minute during the Grand Finale. Additionally, she contributed four assists to Melbourne Victory in that season.
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The 2020/21 W-League season was Kyra's most successful period in her football career. Her exceptional performance at the W-League Grand Finale was one of the reasons many voted her as the league's best young player. What's more, she won the NAB Young Footballer of the Year award, and Hopkins mentioned her as one of Australian football's top prospects.
Cooney-Cross was named captain of Melbourn Victory in 2021. Her contributions to the club enabled them to win the 2020/21 W-League Team of the Season award. On March 15, 2022, Cooney-Cross signed a two-year contract with Hammarby IF (also known as Hammarby Fotboll) in the Swedish Damallsvenskan league.
Which Matildas play for Arsenal?
Arsenal quickly signed midfielder Cooney-Cross of the Matildas (Australia's women's national team) on September 15, 2023, after her impressive performance in a tough game between Australia and Canada at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.
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How much is Kyra Cooney-Cross?
Arsenal WFC paid Hammarby IF more than $550k in transfer fees to have midfielder Cooney-Cross.
Kyra Cooney-Cross' stats
The midfielder has consistently demonstrated her prowess on the pitch since her youth career days at Ballant City (2013-2016). She has always executed lethal runs into the box, notwithstanding the presence of teammates and opponents who are more experienced. As a result, Kyra has had a blissful senior career playing for various clubs and a successful international career with Australia's national women's team. Below is a summary of her stats:
Senior career
Year | Club | Appearances | Goals |
2017 – 2019 | Melbourn Victory | 16 | 2 |
2019 – 2020 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 12 | 4 |
2020 – 2022 | Melbourn Victory | 28 | 7 |
2022 – Sept. 2023 | Hammarby IF | 30 | 1 |
Sept. 2023 – Nov. 2023 | Arsenal | 1 | 0 |
International career
Year | Team | Appearances | Goals |
2016 – 2017 | Australia U-17 | 14 | 14 |
2018 – 2021 | Australia U-20 | 8 | 7 |
2021 – 2023 | Australia's women's team | 38 | 0 |
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Is Courtney Nevin Kyra Cooney-Cross' girlfriend?
There is no proof that former Hammarby Fotboll teammates Kyra Cooney-Cross and Courtney Nevin are dating, as most fans presume. These Australian female soccer players are close friends and have a long coworker history.
Their first time to play for an overseas club was in 2022 when they joined Hammarby IF of the Damallsvenskan league. The two currently play for Australia's national team and are in different teams in the English Women's Super League. While Kyra is a midfielder at Arsenal WFC, Courtney Nevin plays as a full-back for Leicester City.
Who is Kyra Cooney-Cross' partner?
The Australian football star is not married, and since she keeps her love life private, it is challenging to tell if she is single or seeing someone in 2023.
What is Kyra Cooney-Cross' net worth?
The Australian soccer midfielder has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Cooney-Cross' success as a soccer player has significantly increased her wealth.
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How tall is Kyra Cooney-Cross?
Kyra Cooney-Cross' height is 1.65m (5'5").
Social media presence
Cooney-Cross's verified Instagram account has 150K followers as of November 2023.
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Facts about Kyra Cooney-Cross
- Kyra Cooney-Cross used to play soccer with older boys and girls growing up.
- She was inspired to play soccer by her dad, Jai Cross, who was a professional footballer in the past.
- Only Mary Fowler (February 14, 2003) is younger than Kyra in Australia's women's soccer squad.
Kyra Cooney-Cross has exceptional ball control skills and dribbling techniques. On top of this, she is good at distributing the ball quickly and accurately to teammates. Besides being a skilled player, Kyra's commendable work ethic is among the many reasons when was selected to play for Australia women's national football team at the 2023 FIFA World Cup.
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