Jen Beattie
Scottish footballer and national team player
Born
May 13th, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Scotland
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A professional footballer, achieved recognition for playing as a defender for Arsenal Women and the Scotland national team. Started at Hibernian before moving to Arsenal in 2013, contributing to several league titles and domestic cup victories. Represented Scotland in international competitions, including the UEFA Women's Euro 2017 and the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Playing for Arsenal Women in the FA Women's Super League
Competing for the Scotland national team in major tournaments
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