Casey Yu-jin Phair is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a striker for National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Angel City FC and the South Korea national team.
She became the youngest player ever to appear in a FIFA World Cup, male or female, at just 16 years and 26 days old.
She is the first multiracial player ever called up to the South Korea women’s national team.
She was born in South Korea to an American father and South Korean mother. Her family moved to the United States when she was one month old.
She signed with Angel City FC at 16, becoming the youngest player ever to join the club.
She values off-days to recharge both mentally and physically, often sleeping in and doing light recovery like cryotherapy.
One of her best friends on Angel City FC is Gisele Thompson, and they love exploring Los Angeles together.
Despite moving to the U.S., she maintained her Korean fluency by doing Korean workbooks with her mom.
Her favorite Korean dish is chadolbaegi (beef brisket) because it's light and delicious.
She loves white rice and anything with kimchi, especially when her grandma makes it.
| Nike Football |
| Year | Club | AP | GL |
|---|---|---|---|
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2024
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present
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Angel City FC | 4 | 0 |
| International Stats | |||
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2023
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present
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South Korea | 13 | 4 |
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2024
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South Korea U17 | 7 | 3 |
