Claire Emslie
Scottish footballer and national team player
Born
March 8th, 1994
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Scotland
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A footballer from Scotland, played as a forward. Had significant success in both domestic and international competitions. Played for clubs including Bristol City and Manchester City, contributing to their victories in league competitions. Represented the Scotland national team, participating in European Championships and World Cup qualifiers.
Played for Manchester City
Represented Scotland in UEFA Women's Euro
Competed in FIFA Women's World Cup qualifiers
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