Anna Rose Patten is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Women's Super League club Aston Villa. Born in England, she is a member of the Republic of Ireland national team.
She joined Arsenal academy when she was 12 years old and made her first team debut aged 18.
Anna Patten prioritized education alongside her football career, choosing to attend university in the U.S. instead of turning professional as a teenager. She graduated with a degree in sociology from University of South Carolina.
Patten's partnership with Under Armour resonates with her desire to be a role model for young girls in football. She highlights the brand's commitment to developing young athletes and sports leaders through programs like the UA Next Academy.
She grew up in England but is eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland through her Irish grandparents.
| Under Armour |
| NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship | 1× |
| FA Youth Cup | 2× |
| Year | Club | AP | GL |
|---|---|---|---|
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2023
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present
|
Aston Villa | 28 | 1 |
|
2021
-
2023
|
Aston Villa (loan) | 33 | 1 |
|
2020
-
2023
|
Arsenal | 18 | 1 |
|
2019
-
2020
|
South Carolina Gamecocks | 32 | 4 |
|
2017
-
2018
|
Florida State Seminoles | 41 | 4 |
|
2017
-
|
Arsenal | 8 | 0 |
| International Stats | |||
|
2024
-
present
|
Republic of Ireland | 4 | 0 |
|
2019
-
|
England U21 | 7 | 0 |
|
2017
-
2018
|
England U20 | 8 | 1 |
|
2017
-
|
England U19 | 6 | 0 |
|
2015
-
2017
|
England U17 | 14 | 3 |
|
2014
-
|
England U15 | ||
