Jess Vanstrattan
Australian Footballer, National Team Goalkeeper
Born
July 19th, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Played as a goalkeeper in women's football, achieving significant recognition within the sport. Competed at the international level for the Australian national team. Participated in several international competitions, showcasing skills and performance in goalkeeping.
Represented Australia in women's football
Competed in the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup
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