Claire Rafferty

Claire Rafferty is a retired professional footballer who played regularly as a left back or left wing. Best known for her time at Chelsea FC and West Ham United, Claire also represented England internationally and played for Team GB at the 2012 London Olympics. She is highly sought after to speak on her experiences pre-and-post-retirement, where she now works in various roles. 

With her football career taking off at a young age, Claire became a first-team regular with the Millwall Lionesses at just 14 years old. She later joined Chelsea FC, eventually becoming the clubs longest-serving player and making over 100 appearances. Claire was also a part of both the Team GB squad who reached the quarterfinals at the 2012 London Olympics, and the 2015 FA Cup winning Chelsea squad. Having represented England from under-15s level, Claire made her mark by being a part of the team who won bronze in the World Cup in Canada. In 2018, Claire moved on and transferred to Women’s Super League side West Ham, continuing her football career. 

Since retiring from professional football, Claire transitioned her career to sports punditry. She regularly makes appearances on platforms such as the BBC, BT Sport, and Sky Sports. During her football career, Claire graduated with an economics degree and worked part-time as a financial analyst at Deutsche Bank. She used these skills to later return to Chelsea FC as a Partnership Sales Manager, contributing to their business operations. More recently, Claire works as an Agency Success Manager for Transfer Room where she facilitates football transfers globally. She also serves as a Non-Executive Director at Lewes Football Club, furthering her impact on the sport. 

As a speaker, Claire is highly regarded to talk on her extensive experiences in elite sport. Her successful transition into business and media roles sets her apart as a unique voice on the topic and for Q&As. An insightful and engaging speaker, Claire demonstrates her versatility and depth, resonating with audiences globally. If you are looking for an inspiring and quality sportsperson, hire Claire Rafferty today!