A teenager ends Sam Kerr’s 17-year record reign

At just 15 years and 51 days old, Willa Pearson scored for Sydney FC against Brisbane Roar, becoming the youngest goalscorer in A-League Women history. In doing so, she broke a record previously set by Sam Kerr in 2008.

Born 24 December 2010, she has also been noted as one of the youngest debutants in A-League Women and Men history, starting her senior career well below the typical age threshold.