The biography of Stephanie Catley, the Arsenal women’s team defender

The biography of Stephanie Catley, the Arsenal women’s team defender

Sospeter Itolondo
updated at August 23, 2023 at 1:41 PM
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Stephanie Catley is known for her physicality, wittiness, and alertness in her role as a defender. The star was crucial to the Matildas' opening win in the 2023 Women's World Cup. Read on to learn more about Stephanie Catley and her career.

Stephanie Catley
Stephanie Catley throws in during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between Australia and Denmark at Stadium Australia on August 7, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Amy Halpin
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Steph Catley is often praised because of her prowess when taking penalties. She can play as a centre-back, left-back, and sweeper. More about the star below.

Profile summary

Full name

Stephanie Catley

Birth date

26th January 1994

Age

29 years old (as of August 2023)

Nationality

Australian

Birthplace

Brisbane, Australia

Gender

Female

Current residence

London, England

Ethnicity

White

Height in feet

5'7"

Height in centimetres

171 cm

Weight in kilograms

62 kg

Weight in pounds

137 lbs

Hair colour

Blonde

Parents

Stephen (Father) and Lesley (Mother)

Siblings

Daniel (Brother)

Marital status

Engaged

Fiancée

Dean Bouzanis

Religion

Christian

Socials

Instagram

What is Stephanie Catley's height?

The defender's height is 171cm or 5'7". She also weighs 62 kg or 137 lbs.

What is Stephanie Catley's Instagram handle?

Catley's Instagram is @stephcatley. The number 7 players has more than 172k followers on the platform and follows only 785 people as of August 2023. She mainly posts about her everyday life.

What is Stephanie Catley’s height?
Stephanie Catley looks on during the FA Women's Super League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Kingsmeadow on May 21, 2023, in Kingston upon Thames, England. Photo: Alex Burstow
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How old is Stephanie Catley?

The Matildas star was born on 26th January 1994. Therefore, Steph Catley's age is 29 years old as of August 2023. She was born in Melbourne, Australia.

What is Steph Catley's salary?

Steph Catley earns between $95000 and $190,000 with Arsenal and the Matildas. She is one of the highest-paid players in the world.

What is Stephanie Catley's net worth?

The defender's net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. She made most of her money through her football career, which she started at a young age, plus endorsement deals with big brands such as Nike.

Who is Stephanie Catley's partner?

Is Steph Catley married? No, the star is not yet married. However, Steph got engaged to an Australian and fellow footballer, Dean Bouzanis, on 31st January 2023.

The two met when both were playing for men's and women's city teams when her partner played as a goalkeeper for the city's A-League side while Catley played for the W-League women's team. They have dated for five years. Steph Catley posted photos of her engagement party with her partner on Instagram.

Steph Catley's Arsenal contract

Steph Catley joined Arsenal in 2020 and has since extended the contract. She signed an extension in June 2023. In an interview, she said,

"It feels amazing – this feels like home. I've made some incredible friendships here, and when the offer came around, I knew exactly what I wanted to do and exactly where I wanted to be. I've never been happier playing football, and I feel like this team is very special – we're building something special, and in the future, we're capable of achieving anything."

Where does Steph Catley play?

Steph Catley plays for Australia and Arsenal. She has played for various great teams, such as OL Reign, Melbourne City, and Portland Thorns. The defender has made 253 total appearances, scoring 15 goals.

How much is Stephanie Catley’s net worth?
Stephanie Catley looks on during the UEFA Women's Champions League group C match between Juventus and Arsenal WFC at Juventus Stadium on November 24, 2022, in Turin, Italy. Photo: Jonathan Moscrop
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Catley has also won several awards, such as:

Competition

Frequency

Years

A-League Womens

Five times

2019/2020, 2017/2018, 2016/2017, 2015/2016, 2013/2014

FA Women's League

Once

2022/2023

FFA Cup of Nations

Twice

2023, 2019

Tournament of Nations

Once

2017

Stephanie Catley is a talented defender known for her technicality and physicality. She also plays for the Matildas and Arsenal. The star got engaged in January 2023 to her long-term boyfriend, Dean Bouzanis, with wedding plans in sight.

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