Caroline Weir

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Caroline Weir
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-06-20) 20 June 1995
Playing positionMidfielder
Club information
Current clubArsenal Ladies
Number20
Youth career
2005–2011Hibernian
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2011–2013Hibernian40(21)
2013–Arsenal Ladies7(0)
National team‡
2013–Scotland2(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10:50, 7 November 2013 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10:50, 7 November 2013 (UTC)

Caroline Weir (born 20 June 1995) is a Scottish footballer who currently plays for Arsenal Ladies in the FA WSL and the Scotland women's national team.

Career

Weir started her career in the Hibernian Ladies youth system from the age of ten.[1] In 2011, she won the SWFL First Division player of the year award for her performances in Hibs' reserve side while also making her first team debut in May against Glasgow City.[2][3]

Weir joined FA WSL side Arsenal Ladies in July 2013 after leaving high school.[4][5]

Having represented Scotland at all youth levels, Weir received her first call-up for the Scotland women's senior squad for their match against Iceland in June 2013. She retained her place in the squad for the following game against Germany.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ Payne, Richard. "Weir up for Arsenal challenge". Scottish Women's Football Association. Retrieved 30 July 2013. 
  2. ↑ "Caroline Weir". Hibernian Girls & Ladies FC. Retrieved 23 July 2013. 
  3. ↑ "Shannon honoured with top award". Womens Soccer Scene. 2 December 2011. Retrieved 23 July 2013. 
  4. ↑ "Arsenal Ladies confirm double signing". arsenal.com. Arsenal FC. 22 July 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2013. 
  5. ↑ "Arsenal Bound". Dunfermline High School. Fife Council. Retrieved 23 July 2013. 
  6. ↑ "Iceland Women 2-3 Scotland Women: Hibs women key". The Scotsman. 3 June 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2013. 
  7. ↑ "Weir ready!". Scottish Women's FA. Retrieved 23 July 2013. 

External links

Arsenal L.F.C. – current squad
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