All the facts and details about Alanna Kennedy, Manchester City women’s star defender

All the facts and details about Alanna Kennedy, Manchester City women’s star defender

Kevin Omuya
updated at August 23, 2023 at 10:37 AM
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Alanna Stephanie Kennedy is an Australian defender who plays for Manchester City in the English FA Women's Super League. She plays in international games for the Australian national team. Kennedy is known for having a wide range of skills, being technically skilled, and being good at taking free kicks with her right foot.

Alanna Kennedy
Alanna Kennedy of Manchester City warms up before the FA Women's Super League match against Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on December 11, 2022, in Manchester, England. Photo: Lynne Cameron
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Alanna Kennedy has been on the Matildas team since 2012 when she made her first international start. Since then, she has played in 108 international games. Kennedy has played in foreign tournaments, such as the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2015 and 2019, the AFC Women's Asian Cup in 2014, 2018, and 2022, and the Olympic Games in 2016 and 2020.

Profile and bio summary

Title

Details

Full name

Alanna Stephanie Kennedy

Gender

Female

Age

28 as of 2023

Date of birth

January 21, 1995

Place of birth

Campbelltown, Australia

Nationality

Australian

Height

1.69m (5'9")

Weight

63kg (140lbs)

Marital status

Separated

Ex-girlfriend

Sophia Cachia

Occupation

Professional football player

Club

Manchester City FC

Position

Central defender

Jersey number

Australia national team (no.14), Manchester City FC (no. 33)

Education

Westfields Sports High School

Net worth

$1 million - $5 million

Social media

Instagram, Twitter

How old is Alanna Kennedy?

Alanna Kennedy (aged 28 as of August 2023) was born on January 21, 1995. She made her Sydney FC senior debut at 13 in 2008 and has since become a valuable player.

How tall is Alanna Kennedy?

Kennedy's height is 1.69m, equivalent to 5'9". Her height and athletic build body is an advantage to her position.

Alanna Kennedy's international career stats

Alanna Kennedy career stats
Alanna Kennedy of Tottenham Hotspur and Keira Walsh of Manchester City for the ball during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match at The Hive on April 04, 2021, in Barnet, England. Photo: Chloe Knott
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  • Alanna Kennedy has achieved great success and won numerous club championships. She was signed by Sydney FC for the 2010–11 season, appearing in three games.
  • 2012–2013, Kennedy played for Newcastle Jets before switching to Sydney FC. Western Sydney Wanderers signed the player before moving on to city rival Perth Glory.
  • In 2016, the defender from Campbelltown played 17 times for the Western New York Flash in the NWSL.
  • She joined the Orlando Pride in 2017 and participated in each game. Kennedy scored the game-winning free kick in overtime to win the championship game. With the victory, Orlando secured a third-place finish in the standings and made the playoffs for the first time in the team's history.
  • Kennedy signed on with Melbourne City for the upcoming campaign. Kennedy returned to Sydney FC in 2018 after playing for Melbourne City for one season, where he stayed until 2020. She committed to the team through the rest of the season when she signed a six-month loan agreement with Tottenham Hotspur that year.
  • Kennedy left Tottenham in May 2021 and later agreed to a two-year deal with Manchester City. In May 2023, Kennedy extended his contract with Manchester United by two years. At Academy Stadium, she competes, donning jersey number 33.

Alanna Kennedy in FIFA World Cup for the Matildas

Alanna Kennedy career stats
Alanna Kennedy (R) and Steph Catley of Australia celebrate the team’s 2-0 victory and advance to the quarter-final following during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 on August 07, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Brendon Thorne
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  • Kennedy's professional tenure primarily transpired in Australia, representing esteemed football clubs such as Sydney FC, Newcastle Jets, and Perth Glory. She has been a member of the Australian women's national soccer team for over a decade.
  • At 17, Kennedy first appeared for the Matildas in a match against New Zealand in 2012. In May 2015, the defender was selected for the 23-man roster for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.
  • Alanna played in her inaugural Olympic Games in 2016 before joining the Australian women's national soccer team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Subsequently, they emerged victorious in the 2017 Tournament of Nations.
  • Kennedy was chosen as a member of the Australian Matildas team in May 2019, anticipating the FIFA Women's World Cup. She is also playing for Australia in the 2023 World Cup.

Alanna Kennedy's tattoos

Alanna Kennedy tattoos
Alanna Kennedy's tattoos. Photo: FYTattoos.com
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Alanna has 20 tattoos, including Matilda's top national team number, a Lara Croft tribute, the ‘scales of justice’, and her dad's favourite number. And there may be more to come! She said,

“There's a few! My first ever tattoo was a cross, which I just thought looked good. I’m always looking to get some more. I enjoy the artistic look of it.”

Is Alanna Kennedy injured?

Injury misfortune has limited Kennedy to just seven appearances in the 2022-23 season, but that has not stopped her from making crucial contributions to the team on the field. She left with a hamstring against Canada in September 2022. Following were a fractured shoulder, calf rupture, and a knee tendon condition that required some time to identify accurately.

Sophie Cachia and Alanna Kennedy

Sophie Cachia and Alanna Kennedy
Sophie Cachia (Left) and Alanna Kennedy (Right). Photo: Soaliha Iqbal
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Alanna Kennedy previously had a girlfriend, Sophie Cachia, but they broke up in early 2020. Even though there have been rumours that she is getting back together with her ex-girlfriend Sophie Cachia, Alanna seems to be focused on helping her country win the World Cup.

Sophie has talked about Alanna in interviews since they broke up. And it does not sound like they were pleased with each other. The two no longer follow each other on Instagram, either.

Social media presence

Alanna Kennedy often updates and posts videos and pictures of her and her friends on social media. Over 189k people follow her on Instagram and 25.1k on Twitter as of 23 August 2023.

How much is Alanna Kennedy's net worth?

Alanna Kennedy is believed to have a net worth of between $1 million - $5 million. The substantial sum of money is derived from her lucrative career as a professional soccer player.

Alanna Kennedy is a great player for the Matildas and one of the best players in the world. She has won several awards and helped her country win titles in several competitions. Even though she is 28, people still think she will go further in her work and do more.

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Kevin Omuya is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience who joined Sports Brief in 2022. In 2019 he held a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Digital Media from KCA University.