Caroline Weir

Caroline Weir
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-06-20) 20 June 1995
Place of birth Dunfermline, Scotland[1]
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Liverpool
Number 10
Youth career
Elgin Star
2005–2011 Hibernian
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2013 Hibernian 40 (21)
2013–2015 Arsenal Ladies 16 (0)
2015 Bristol Academy 8 (3)
2016– Liverpool 4 (2)
National team‡
2013– Scotland 26 (5)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:23, 21 January 2016 (UTC).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 20:23, 21 January 2016 (UTC)

Caroline Weir (born 20 June 1995) is a Scottish footballer who plays for Liverpool of the FA WSL and the Scotland women's national team.

Club career

Hibernian

Weir started her career in the Hibernian Ladies youth system from the age of ten.[2] In 2011, she won the SWFL First Division player of the year award for her performances in Hibs' reserve side while also making her first team debut in May against Glasgow City.[3][4]

Arsenal

Weir joined FA WSL side Arsenal Ladies in July 2013 after leaving high school.[5][6] With Arsenal, Weir played 16 league games and won one FA Women's Cup in 2014.

Bristol Academy

On 9 July 2015, it was announced that Weir left Arsenal for the FA WSL side Bristol Academy.[7]

Liverpool

On 18 January 2016, it was announced that Weir had left relegated Bristol to sign for Liverpool.[8]

International career

Having represented Scotland at all youth levels, Weir received her first call-up for the Scotland women's senior squad for their match against Iceland in June 2013. She retained her place in the squad for the following game against Germany.[9][10]

International goals

Results list Scotland's goal tally first.[11]
# Date Venue Opponent Result Competition Scored
1 13 Sep 2014 Fir Park, Motherwell  Faroe Islands 9–0 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup qual. 1
3 8 Feb 2015 Solitude, Belfast  Northern Ireland 4–0 Challenge match 2
4 23 October 2015 Fir Park, Motherwell  Belarus 7–0 UEFA Women's Euro 2017 qual 1
5 27 October 2015 FFM Training Centre, Skopje  Macedonia 4–1 UEFA Women's Euro 2017 qual 1

References

  1. ↑ Hart, Ross (19 January 2016). "Dunfermline born Scotland star Caroline Weir signs for Liverpool Ladies". Dunfermline Press. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
  2. ↑ Payne, Richard. "Weir up for Arsenal challenge". Scottish Women's Football Association. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
  3. ↑ "Caroline Weir". Hibernian Girls & Ladies FC. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  4. ↑ "Shannon honoured with top award". Women's Soccer Scene. 2 December 2011. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  5. ↑ "Arsenal Ladies confirm double signing". arsenal.com. Arsenal FC. 22 July 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  6. ↑ "Arsenal Bound". Dunfermline High School. Fife Council. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  7. ↑ "Scotland International joins the Vixens". Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  8. ↑ Hunter, Steve (18 January 2016). "Liverpool Ladies sign Scotland star Caroline Weir". Liverpool F.C. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
  9. ↑ "Iceland Women 2-3 Scotland Women: Hibs women key". The Scotsman. 3 June 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  10. ↑ "Weir ready!". Scottish Women's FA. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  11. ↑ "Caroline Weir - Women's A Squad". Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
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