Hannah Hampton

Hannah Hampton is a professional footballer, England’s No.1 goalkeeper, and a powerful keynote speaker who shares her remarkable journey through elite sport. Currently playing for Chelsea FC and the England national team, Hannah became a household name following her incredible performance in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Final, where she was named Player of the Match after saving two penalties in the shootout against Spain. A double European Champion, FIFA World Cup runner-up, and WSL Golden Glove winner, she speaks with passion, humility and clarity on topics such as resilience, leadership and rising through adversity.

Hannah’s journey began in Spain, where she joined Villarreal CF’s youth academy at just five years old. Originally a striker, her early years shaped her technical ability and footballing intelligence. After returning to England in 2010, she joined Stoke City’s Centre of Excellence, where she made the surprising transition to goalkeeper. Diagnosed with strabismus, an eye condition affecting depth perception, she had already undergone three operations before the age of three. Despite this challenge, she refused to let it define her, adapting her game and training tirelessly to reach the top. Her story defies logic and expectation - a goalkeeper who can’t fully judge distance yet thrives on the international stage.

Hannah’s senior club career began with Birmingham City, where she signed her first professional contract in 2018. She was named Young Player of the Season (2018–19) and Player of the Season (2020–21) before moving to Aston Villa, and then Chelsea in 2023. In the 2024–25 WSL season, she kept 13 clean sheets in 22 games, helping Chelsea become the first team to go unbeaten in a full 22-game league season. She won the Golden Glove, lifted the WSL title, and also helped Chelsea secure a domestic treble with the FA Cup and League Cup. Internationally, she has earned 22 England caps, and her commanding performances in the Euro 2025 tournament saw her start every knockout game. In the final, she saved penalties from Mariona Caldentey and Aitana Bonmatí, securing England’s second straight European title and their first major trophy on foreign soil.

Hannah inspires audiences with her story of persistence and mindset. She speaks about overcoming disability, high performance under pressure, and achieving greatness against the odds. As a leader in women’s football, her insight resonates with both corporate and educational audiences. Her topics include growth mindset, elite performance, and inclusion in sport. Whether it’s her story of playing elite football without depth perception or keeping her composure in a Euro final with a bloodied nose, Hannah’s message is unforgettable. She’s not just a top athlete - she’s living proof that determination can overcome any obstacle.