Jess Carter is an elite international footballer and a compelling keynote speaker known for her strength, composure, and ability to rise in the face of challenge. A two-time UEFA Women’s Euro champion with England and a Champions League finalist with Chelsea, Jess is admired not only for her talent on the pitch but also for her powerful voice off it. Now playing for Gotham FC in the US, she brings insight into elite performance, leadership under pressure and navigating adversity at the highest level of sport.
Jess began her career at grassroots level with Warwick Juniors, where she captained the team to a County Cup win. By 15, she had joined the Birmingham City Academy, making her senior debut at 16 in a UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal - where she was named Player of the Match. Her talent was quickly recognised with the PFA Young Player of the Year award in 2017, the same year she was named in the PFA WSL Team of the Year. These early honours set the stage for a career defined by persistence, adaptability and growth.
In 2018, Jess joined Chelsea and developed into one of the most reliable defenders in the game. She won five FA Women’s Super League titles, three Women’s FA Cups, two League Cups, and helped the team reach the Champions League final in 2021. She made her 100th appearance for Chelsea in 2022 and was named Chelsea Women’s Player’s Player of the Year in 2023–24. Jess was also selected for the UEFA Women’s Champions League Team of the Season in 2024, and in the same year, she signed with Gotham FC, helping them win the inaugural CONCACAF W Champions Cup in 2025. Internationally, she has earned over50 caps for England, played in the 2023 World Cup final, and was instrumental in England’s triumph at the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euro, where she returned to the starting line-up for the final and delivered a standout performance under pressure.
Audiences are drawn to Jess’s honesty, humility and courage. She speaks from experience on topics such as mental health in sport, resilience, equality, and leadership. Her willingness to share her journey - including stepping away from social media during Euro 2025 due to racist abuse - makes her voice both timely and essential. Jess inspires people to lead with integrity, stay grounded in adversity and believe in their value. She is a powerful speaker whose lessons extend far beyond football.
Jess Carter's official speaker topics are listed below:
- Mental Health in Elite Sport
- Diversity and Inclusion in Football
- Leadership and Team Dynamics
- Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience
- Women in Sport: Representation and Progress
- Competing at the Highest Level: Lessons from a Pro Football Career
- 2025 – UEFA Women’s Euro Winner
- 2025 – CONCACAF W Champions Cup Winner with Gotham FC
- 2024 – Scored second senior goal for England
- 2023–24 – Chelsea Women's Player’s Player of the Year
- 2023–24 – UEFA Women’s Champions League Team of the Season
- 2023 – FIFA Women’s World Cup Runner-up
- 2023 – Women’s Finalissima Winner
- 2022 – UEFA Women’s Euro Winner
- 2022 – Freedom of the City of London Recipient
- 2022–23 – PFA Community Champion Award Winner
- 2022 – Arnold Clark Cup Winner
- 2021 – FA Women’s Super League, FA Cup and League Cup Treble Winner with Chelsea
- 2019–24 – Multiple WSL and FA Cup Titles with Chelsea
- 2017 – PFA WSL Team of the Year
- 2017 – PFA Young Player of the Year
How to hire Jess Carter
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