Keira Walsh

Keira Walsh is a talented English professional footballer, treasured for playing as a mid-fielder for Barcelona and the England national team. Considered both a playmaker and defensive midfielder, she is admired for her sporting passion and ability to take the industry by storm over recent years. In recognition of her football achievements over recent years, Keira was selected to play as part of the iconic FIFA Women’s Euro team, and most recently has appeared in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup squad. When looking to hire an enthusiastic female football speaker to attend your future event, do not hesitate to select Keira today.

In 2008, Keira began her youth career by joining Blackburn Rovers in their under-12 squad and focused her early years on developing her industry knowledge and experience. Acknowledging that she was a strong player, she was selected to sign for the Blackburn Rovers’ first team in 2014 and made her debut only four days later. Gaining experience playing in the FA Women’s Northern Premier League and the FA Women’s Cup, Keira decided to transfer to Manchester City to push her career to gain increased success. Devoting nearly ten years of her professional career to the iconic club, Keira was part of the renowned teams that won the FA Women’s Super League, the Women’s FA Cup, and the FA Women’s League Cup. Prior to the 2022/23 season, she announced her transfer to Barcelona and has since taken the football industry by storm, showcasing her undeniable talent.

A gifted footballer, Keira became the youngest person to train for the England under-15 squad in 2009. With experience representing her country from an incredibly young age, she has worked her way up the ranks of the club and has gained the opportunity to showcase her abilities to audiences globally. In 2017, Keira received her first call-up for the senior England squad for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification campaign against Kazakhstan. An inspiration to audiences around the world, she has appeared at history-making events such as the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 and most recently the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Treasured as the Women’s Football Awards International Player of the Year 2022, Keira has become a must-see speaker and events host for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

An empowering female authority, Keira Walsh is now highly sought-after to attend international events of all kinds. Described as ‘the best player in the world’ by football journalist Julien Laurens, her remarkable career achievements have seen her receive several awards throughout her career, including England Women’s Player of the Year 2022, and being part of the UEFA Women’s Championship Team of the Tournament in 2022. In 2023, Keira was selected to play as part of the England squad for the 2023 Women's World Cup, playing as a talented midfielder. At the World Cup, Keira played in six matches and spent 517 minutes on the pitch -  making 324 passes with an 88.3% success rate. When looking to hire a passionate footballer to attend your events as either an events host or sports speaker, look no further than Keira today.