Fran Kirby

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Francesca Kirby is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Women's Super League club Brighton & Hove Albion and the England national team. She began her career with hometown club Reading before moving to Chelsea in July 2015 where she remained until 2024. In August 2014, Kirby won her first senior cap for England. She represented her country at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada, the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France and the UEFA Women's Euro 2017 in the Netherlands. She is considered as one of the best players of her generation.

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Kirby 'has a lot to give' for 'ambitious' Brighton England international Fran Kirby "strongly believes she still has a lot to give" following her move to Brighton on a free transfer after her Chelsea contract expired. BBC Sport - Published on July 4, 2024
England's Kirby joins Brighton after Chelsea exit Brighton sign England international Fran Kirby on a free transfer following the expiry of her contract at WSL champions Chelsea. BBC Sport - Published on July 4, 2024
Striker Kirby to leave Chelsea at end of season England striker Fran Kirby is to leave Chelsea after a trophy-laden nine years with the club. BBC Sport - Published on May 4, 2024

Kirby pulls out of England squad with knee injury Chelsea forward Fran Kirby withdraws from the England squad because of a "minor knee injury". BBC Sport - Published on February 25, 2024
'She looks big today' - Kirby on body image & abuse Chelsea's Fran Kirby talks to BBC Sport about dealing with abuse about her body shape, returning from injury and her club future. BBC Sport - Published on January 10, 2024
'Body shape doesn't determine fitness' England and Chelsea midfielder Fran Kirby talks to BBC Sport about dealing with abuse regarding her body shape. BBC Sport - Published on January 10, 2024

Hayes 'proud' of Kirby for speaking out on body image Chelsea boss Emma Hayes says she is "proud" of midfielder Fran Kirby for speaking out on body image issues in women's football. BBC Sport - Published on November 3, 2023
England return 'special' after year out - Kirby England midfielder Fran Kirby says she "won't forget" the reception she received from fans on her return to international duty. BBC Sport - Published on October 28, 2023
I'm happy Kirby is back, says Wiegman England manager Sarina Wiegman says she is happy for Fran Kirby, who has recovered from a serious knee injury to earn a recall for their two Women's Nations League matches against Belgium. BBC Sport - Published on October 17, 2023
Kirby returns to England squad after eight months out Chelsea midfielder Fran Kirby is back in the England squad for this month's Women's Nations League matches after recovering from injury. BBC Sport - Published on October 17, 2023

Chelsea trigger Kirby contract extension to 2024 Chelsea will exercise the option to to extend England Euro 2022-winning midfielder Fran Kirby's contract by a year to 2024. BBC Sport - Published on May 24, 2023
Chelsea and England's Kirby ruled out of World Cup Chelsea and England midfielder Fran Kirby confirms she will miss the World Cup because of a knee problem which requires surgery. BBC Sport - Published on May 2, 2023
Nobbs called up to England squad to replace Kirby Aston Villa midfielder Jordan Nobbs has been called up to the England squad for the Arnold Clark Cup to replace the injured Fran Kirby. BBC Sport - Published on February 11, 2023