Fran

Kirby

Jun 29, 1993

# - Midfielder

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.

Did You Know?

In October 2019, Kirby received the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) from the University of Winchester for her work supporting mental health and wellbeing.

She recovered from pericarditis, a potentially career-ending illness.

In April 2020, Kirby was named in Diva magazine's 'Visible Lesbian 100' list during Lesbian Visibility Week.

Her earliest football memory is playing with her brother and playing in the streets, always trying to play nutmeg games.

She considers her biggest achievement to be returning to football after her illness.

Her worst habit is sleeping too much.

She gets most angry when losing. She is very competitive, whether in football or in training.

Her biggest influence is her friends and family.

Her superstition is having a carbonara the night before a home game.

Her go-to songs or artists to feel good are Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, or Queen.

Her favorite places in the world are her home and the Caribbean.

She has a phobia about not having her feet on the floor. She freaks out when bouncing on a trampoline or flying.

She has a cockapoo dog called Cody.

Her favorite childhood movie was Disney's Toy Story.

Her favorite subject in school was PE, and her least favorite were math and science.

Her favorite fashion item are brightly colored high heels.

Her mother died suddenly when Kirby was 14, leading to depression two years later, and she dropped out of football for a while.

She has become Chelsea's all-time top scorer with 116 goals in 208 appearances.

News

Kirby has retired from international football before Euros

Jun 3, 2025

Fran Kirby Brighton & Hove Albion

Kirby has retired from international football before Euros

Fran Kirby announces England retirement with immediate effect, just a month before the 2025 European Championships.
The 31-year-old Brighton player earned 77 caps over more than a decade and played a pivotal role in shaping England's modern football era.
Her announcement follows goalkeeper Mary Earps' recent retirement, signaling a generational shift in the England squad ahead of Euro 2025.

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Fran Kirby makes it 4-0 Chelsea against Sunderland!

Feb 9, 2024

Fran Kirby Brighton & Hove Albion

Fran Kirby makes it 4-0 Chelsea against Sunderland!

Aggie Beever-Jones’ goal made Chelsea Women enter “cruise control” after the very first minute of the second half. But even when not trying their hardest the Blues can still score goals against teams like Sunderland, with Fran Kirby getting herself in the scoresheet.

Fran Kirby - Top 15 goals for Chelsea

Reading 0-5 Chelsea | Super Fran Kirby Nets Four In Thumping Win

Club Achievements

FA Women's Super League	8×
FA Women's Cup	5×
FA Women's League Cup	2×
FA Women's Community Shield	1×
UEFA Women's Euro	1×

Awards

PFA Women's Players' Player of the Year

2×

PFA WSL 1 Team of the Year

2×

FWA Women's Footballer of the Year

2×

FA Women's Super League Player of the Year

1×

London Football Awards Women's Super League Player of the Year

1×

Chelsea Women's Player of the Year

2×

Stats

Year	Club	AP	GL
2024 - present	Brighton
2015 - 2024	Chelsea	208	116
2012 - 2015	Reading	46	71
International Stats
2014 - present	England	73	19
2021 -	Great Britain	2	0
2013 - 2014	England U23	4	1