All the facts and details about Mary Fowler, the Matildas’ forward

All the facts and details about Mary Fowler, the Matildas’ forward

Sospeter Itolondo
updated at August 14, 2023 at 4:55 AM
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Mary Fowler has been at the forefront of ensuring her country has the best experience in the Women's World Cup. Her heroics and jaw-dropping moves make her a darling to most fans. Read on to learn more about Mary Fowler.

How old is Mary Fowler?
Mary Fowler looks on during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 against Denmark at Stadium Australia on August 7, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Ulrik Pedersen
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The talented footballer has been described by many as magical, with her passes being mentioned to be "Out of this World". One of her signature looks is wearing gloves during games. Why does Mary Fowler wear gloves?

Profile and bio summary

Full name

Mary Fowler

Birth date

14th February 2003

Age

20 years old (As of August 2023)

Nationality

Australian

Birthplace

Cairns, Australia

Gender

Female

Current residence

Manchester, England

Ethnicity

Mixed

Height in feet

5'7"

Height in centimetres

169 cm

Weight in kilograms

58kg

Weight in pounds

127 lbs

Hair colour

Black

Parents

Kelvin Fowler (Father) and Nido Fowler (Mother)

Siblings

Caomhin/Quiv (Geita), Ciara (Negea), Louise (Garia) and Seamus (Rabura)

Marital status

Single (no partner as of August 2023)

Religion

Christian

Socials

Instagram

How old is Mary Fowler and where is she from?

The talented footballer, Mary Fowler (age 20 years as of August 2023) was born on 14th February 2003 in Cairns, Australia, where she grew up.

How tall is Mary Fowler?
Mary Fowler (C) is challenged by two Leicester City players during the FA Women's Continental Tyres League Cup match at Pirelli Stadium on January 18, 2023, in Burton-upon-Trent, England. Photo: Naomi Baker
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What ethnicity is Mary Fowler? Mary was born to a white father from Dublin, Ireland, Kelvin Fowler and a black mother from the Southwestern Pacific in Papua New Guinea, Nido Fowler; therefore, she is of mixed ethnicity.

How tall is Mary Fowler?

Mary Fowler's height is 169cm or 5'7". The star also weighs 58kg or 127 lbs. She uses her right foot the most when playing.

Why does Mary Fowler wear gloves?

The talented Manchester City player is known for wearing gloves during games. Many, such as Australian legendary goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, have speculated that she may have secret ambitions of being a goalkeeper. That is not the case, as Fowler revealed that she wears gloves because she is fidgety.

In an interview with the goalkeeping legend, she said,

'But I honestly just wear gloves because I get really fidgety. Usually I train with a ring on, but if it's cold, I wear gloves, and I can't wear a ring in a match, so I usually wear gloves.'

Mary Fowler's teams

Mary is an elite athlete characterised by passion, dedication, talent, a great first touch and physicality; hence many teams are interested in her. She has played for teams such as:

Team

Year

Illawarra Stingrays

2019

Bankstown City

2019

Adelaide United

2019-2020

Montpelier

2020-2022

Manchester City

2022-

Mary Fowler's stats

The Australian is one of the top performers in the Women's World Cup, and her league playing for Manchester City. In the 2023 Women's World Cup, Fowler played eight games, scoring two goals and assisting a further goal. In the 2022/2023 season for Manchester City Women's, she played 22 games, scoring five goals and assisting 3.

Here are her overall stats throughout her career according to the competition:

Competition

Games Played

Goals

Assists

Women's Super League

11

1

1

Women's FA Cup

3

0

1

Feminine Division 1

40

10

2

Coupe de France Feminine

2

0

0

A-League Women

7

3

0

UEFA Women's Champions League

2

0

0

FIFA Women's World Cup

3

1

1

Friendlies Women

24

7

0

FFA Cup of Nations

2

0

0

AFC Women's Asian Cup

4

2

0

Olympics Women

6

1

0

AFC U19 Women's Championship

5

4

0

Tournament of Nations

1

0

0

FA Women's League Cup

6

4

1

Mary Fowler and Adidas

Fowler is an Adidas athlete and has been featured in an advertisement to promote the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Adidas have erected giant pictures of the Australian star with another footballer Caitlin Foord In Sydney, Australia, to celebrate the two while encouraging more girls and women to join the sport. The pictures are located in buildings 201 and 207 in the city.

Why does Mary Fowler wear gloves?
Mary Fowler looks on during an Australia Matildas training session at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on February 15, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Jenny Evans
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Who is Mary Fowler's agent?

The star is managed by the Aspire Talent Group, where her agent is from. She has been with the group since making her debut for the Matildas at 15.

Mary Fowler's awards

Fowler is a young athlete making moves in football, winning awards. Some of her most notable awards include:

  • Golden Boot 2019 AFF Women's Championship
  • Australia's PFA Young Women's Footballer of the Year 2022

Mary Fowler is known for her skill, impeccable first touch, great physicality and creativity. The star is battling for the Matilda's in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. She also wears the number eight jersey for Manchester City and is an Adidas ambassador with players such as Lionel Messi.

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