Annabel Blanchard

On 6 October 2024, she made history by scoring the first ever Crystal Palace goals in the Women’s Super League, netting twice against her former club Leicester City.

Former England striker Ian Wright publicly urged Sarina Wiegman to call Blanchard up to the England senior team, praising her impact and potential.

She began her senior football career with Liverpool at just 16 years old, but she had already started playing for England's youth teams a year earlier.

She is a two-footed forward, known for her creativity and sharpness in front of goal, and can play across the front line or as a classic No. 10.

She began playing football really early — growing up in Liverpool with three brothers meant football was basically part of survival.

Her whole family are big Evertonians, so getting a trial with Liverpool Women at age 10 gave them all a laugh.

She joined Liverpool Women’s setup at just 10 years old and stayed there for nearly nine years.

After falling out of love with football during her second season at Leicester, she rediscovered her passion and form at Blackburn Rovers.

She’s a football nerd — loves studying the game and appreciates high-detail coaching, especially at Palace where she says it's the best she’s ever had.

She admitted to not being able to cook. The only meal she can make is tuna pasta.

She likes Weetabix for breakfast.

She is often named as one of the funniest and cleanest person on the team.

She is in a relationship with Crystal Palace teammate Elise Hughes.

She has a family dog.