Hannah Wilkinson facts for kids
Hannah Wilkinson in 2011
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Hannah Lilian Wilkinson | ||
| Date of birth | 28 May 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Whangārei, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2009 | Kamo High School | ||
| North Force | |||
| 2010–2011 | Glenfield Rovers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2017–2018 | Vittsjö GIK | 35 | (3) |
| 2019–2020 | Sporting CP | 15 | (12) |
| 2020 | Djurgårdens IF | 17 | (0) |
| 2021 | MSV Duisburg | 10 | (3) |
| 2021–2024 | Melbourne City | 51 | (30) |
| Total | 128 | (48) | |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2010–2012 | New Zealand U-20 | 15 | (9) |
| 2010–2024 | New Zealand | 125 | (32) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Hannah Lilian Wilkinson (born on May 28, 1992) is a retired football player from New Zealand. She played as a striker for many teams around the world. These include the Tennessee Volunteers in the USA, Vittsjö GIK and Djurgårdens IF in Sweden, Sporting CP in Portugal, MSV Duisburg in Germany, and Melbourne City in Australia. Hannah also played for the New Zealand national team, making 125 appearances.
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Playing in College
Hannah Wilkinson joined the Tennessee Volunteers college team in 2012. She was a "sophomore," which means she was in her second year of college. Even though she joined the team a bit late, she quickly became a top player. She scored eight goals and earned 17 points in her first season, leading her conference.
In 2015, Hannah was given special permission by the NCAA (the group that runs college sports) to play another year. This was because she had attended classes at another university earlier. Sadly, in August 2015, she tore her ACL (a major knee injury). Because of this, she was allowed a "medical redshirt year," meaning she could take a year off to heal and still play later.
Club Teams
In March 2017, Hannah signed with Vittsjö GIK, a team in Sweden's top league, the Damallsvenskan. In October 2018, she had another serious injury, tearing her ACL again during a cup game.
After recovering, Hannah moved to Portugal in July 2019. She joined Sporting CP, a team in Portugal's national league.
In August 2021, Hannah joined Melbourne City, an Australian club. She became their all-time leading goal scorer before leaving the club in June 2024.
In October 2024, Hannah Wilkinson announced that she was retiring from playing football.
Playing for Her Country
Youth National Teams
Hannah first played for the New Zealand under-20 team in January 2010. She scored 5 goals in just 3 games, including three goals in her very first match! This amazing start helped her get called up to the senior national team.
She played for New Zealand in the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. In both tournaments, she played in all three group games for her team.
Senior National Team
Hannah made her first appearance for the senior national team on February 17, 2010, in a friendly match against Australia.
She played in her first FIFA Women's World Cup in 2011. She came on as a substitute in all three group matches. In the final group game, she scored a goal in the 94th minute, helping New Zealand get a 2-2 draw against Mexico.
Hannah also played in the 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Olympics in Brazil. She played in all of New Zealand's matches at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada.
In April 2019, Hannah was chosen for the squad to play in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. This was a great achievement, especially after her serious ACL injury.
On July 27, 2021, she played her 100th game for New Zealand during the 2020 Summer Olympics.
A very special moment came on July 20, 2023. Hannah scored the first goal of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup! This happened on home soil in New Zealand, and her goal helped New Zealand win 1–0 against Norway. It was New Zealand's first-ever win in a FIFA Women's World Cup.
International Goals
Hannah Wilkinson scored many goals for her country. Here are some of her international goals:
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 29 September 2010 | North Harbour Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand |  Vanuatu |
6–0 | 14–0 | 2010 OFC Women's Championship |
| 2. | 9–0 | |||||
| 3. | 11–0 | |||||
| 4. | 13–0 | |||||
| 5. | 6 October 2010 |  Solomon Islands |
6–0 | 8–0 | ||
| 6. | 8 October 2010 |  Papua New Guinea |
4–0 | 11–0 | ||
| 7. | 5–0 | |||||
| 8. | 15 May 2011 | Central Coast Stadium, Gosford, Australia | .svg){kind=small} Australia |
1–1 | 1–2 | Friendly |
| 9. | 5 July 2011 | Rhein-Neckar-Arena, Sinsheim, Germany |  Mexico |
2–2 | 2–2 | 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup |
| 10. | 11 February 2012 | FC Dallas Stadium, Frisco, United States |  United States |
1–0 | 1–2 | Friendly |
| 11. | 31 March 2012 | Toll Stadium, Whangārei, New Zealand | Papua New Guinea |
1–0 | 8–0 | 2012 OFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament |
| 12. | 4 April 2012 | PMRL Stadium, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | Papua New Guinea |
3–0 | 7–0 | |
| 13. | 8 March 2013 | GSZ Stadium, Larnaca, Cyprus |  Italy |
1–0 | 2–0 | 2013 Cyprus Women's Cup |
| 14. | 13 March 2013 | .svg){kind=small} Switzerland |
2–1 | 2–1 | ||
| 15. | 25 September 2013 | Stade St-Germain, Savièse, Switzerland |  China |
1–0 | 4–0 | 2013 Valais Women's Cup |
| 16. | 27 October 2013 | Candlestick Park, San Francisco, United States | United States |
1–3 | 1–4 | Friendly |
| 17. | 30 October 2013 | Columbus Crew Stadium, Columbus, United States | United States |
1–1 | 1–1 | |
| 18. | 5 March 2014 | Tasos Markos Stadium, Paralimni, Cyprus |  Republic of Ireland |
1–1 | 1–1 | 2014 Cyprus Women's Cup |
| 19. | 7 March 2014 | Switzerland |
1–0 | 1–2 | ||
| 20. | 15 January 2015 | Kempinski Hotel Belek, Belek, Turkey |  Denmark |
2–1 | 3–2 | Friendly |
| 21. | 8 February 2015 | Bill McKinlay Park, Auckland, New Zealand |  North Korea |
1–0 | 1–1 | |
| 22. | 3 March 2015 | Estadio Municipal, La Roda, Spain | 1–2 | 2–2 | ||
| 23. | 15 June 2015 | Investors Group Field, Winnipeg, Canada | China |
2–2 | 2–2 | 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup |
| 24. | 28 July 2016 | Estádio Luso Brasileiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |  South Africa |
1–0 | 4–1 | Friendly |
| 25. | 15 September 2017 | Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, United States | United States |
1–2 | 1–3 | |
| 26. | 10 March 2020 | Estádio Algarve, Faro/Loulé, Portugal |  Norway |
1–0 | 1–2 | 2020 Algarve Cup |
| 27. | 12 April 2022 | Canberra Stadium, Canberra, Australia | Australia |
1–3 | 1–3 | Friendly |
| 28. | 6 April 2023 | Marden Sports Complex, Alanya, Turkey |  Iceland |
1–1 | 1–1 | |
| 29. | 20 July 2023 | Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand | Norway |
1–0 | 1–0 | 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup |
| 30. | 19 February 2024 | FFS Football Stadium, Apia, Samoa | Solomon Islands |
2–0 | 11–1 | 2024 OFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament |
| 31. | 7–1 | |||||
| 32. | 6 April 2024 | Rugby League Park, Christchurch, New Zealand |  Thailand |
1–0 | 4–0 | Friendly |
Awards and Achievements
Hannah Wilkinson has won several awards and championships throughout her career:
- League Championships:
- Northern Region Premier Women's League Championship: 2010, 2011
- National Youth Women's League Championship: 2011
- Individual Awards:
- Burridge Cup: 2008, 2009
- 2011 NZF Young Player of the Year
- 2012 All-SEC 1st Team
- 2012 NSCAA/Continental Tire Women's NCAA Division I All-American 3rd Team
About Her Life
Besides playing soccer, Hannah enjoys playing the drums and guitar. She also likes surfing. She has even released two songs on Spotify: Waiting for the Sun in January 2019 and Set Me Free in April 2019.
Hannah earned a Masters of Liberal Arts degree from Harvard Extension School in 2024.
See also
In Spanish: Hannah Wilkinson para niños
