Jodie Taylor

Footballer; England National Team Striker

Jodie Taylor - Footballer; England National Team Striker
Born

May 17th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

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A professional footballer, contributed significantly as a striker for the England women's national football team. Played for clubs such as Birmingham City, Arsenal, and Portland Thorns. Achieved recognition for performance in international tournaments.

Scored six goals during the UEFA Women's Euro 2017

Member of the England squad that reached the semifinals of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup

Played in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup

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