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Australia Alanna Kennedy is a highly accomplished Australian professional soccer player, recognized for her versatile defensive and midfield capabilities. Her career spans multiple top-tier leagues globally and includes significant contributions to the Australian national team.
Australian football star Alanna Kennedy partners with professional skincare brand O COSMEDICS ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup.
“We're delighted to have Cadbury on board to support the Westfield Matildas and the growth of our sport,” Kennedy said. With the help of Cadbury, Alanna Kennedy has also been involved in interactive campaigns designed to spotlight young female athletes and give them the recognition they deserve. The partnership with Football Australia and Cadbury has been extended until 2026, with Alanna Kennedy continuing as an ambassador for the initiative.
Alanna Kennedy, born on January 21, 1995, in Campbelltown, Australia, has established herself as a prominent figure in women’s soccer. Growing up in Rosemeadow, Sydney, she attended Westfields Sports High School and spent her youth playing for the Campbelltown Cobras. Kennedy began her professional W-League career in the 2010–11 season with Sydney FC and quickly moved through various Australian clubs including Newcastle Jets, Western Sydney Wanderers, and Perth Glory. Her early career highlights include winning the W-League Premiership with Sydney FC in the 2010–11 season.
Kennedy’s career progressed with moves to international leagues. In 2016, she joined the Western New York Flash in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), contributing to their 2016 NWSL Championship win. She continued in the NWSL with Orlando Pride from 2017 to 2020, making 60 appearances and notable for her free-kick expertise. During this period, she also had loan spells with Melbourne City and Sydney FC, winning the W-League Championship twice more across these teams. Her transition to European football began with a loan to Tottenham Hotspur in the FA WSL in 2020, which became a permanent move. Following this, she signed with Manchester City in 2021, where she played for three and a half seasons before joining Angel City FC in 2025 and subsequently London City Lionesses.
Internationally, Kennedy has been a cornerstone for the Australian national team, the Matildas, since her debut in 2012 at the age of 17. She has participated in numerous major tournaments, including the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2015, 2019, and 2023, and the Olympic Games in 2016, 2020, and 2024. Her international career is marked by 139 caps and 11 goals, demonstrating her consistent presence and impact at the highest level of women’s football. Kennedy’s career achievements include multiple club championships and international tournament victories, solidifying her status as a respected professional in the sport.
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