Nicole Payne facts for kids
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Payne with the Portland Thorns in 2024
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Nicole Oyeyemisi Payne | ||
| Date of birth | 18 January 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. | ||
| Height | 1.65m | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Portland Thorns (on loan from Paris Saint-Germain) |
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| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Oak Mountain Eagles | |||
| Concorde Fire | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2023– | Paris Saint-Germain | 2 | (0) |
| 2024– | → Portland Thorns (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2017 | United States U17 | 1 | (0) |
| 2018 | United States U19 | 1 | (0) |
| 2021– | Nigeria | 2 | (0) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Nicole Oyeyemisi Payne, born on January 18, 2001, is a talented professional soccer player. She plays as a defender for the Portland Thorns club in the National Women's Soccer League. She is currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in France. Even though she was born in the United States, Nicole plays for the Nigerian national team.
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Nicole Payne's Early Life
Nicole grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. She went to Oak Mountain High School in her hometown.
Nicole Payne's College Soccer Journey
Nicole started her college soccer career at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. She played there for three years. For her fourth and final year, she moved to the University of Southern California.
Nicole Payne's Professional Club Career
Joining Paris Saint-Germain
In July 2023, Nicole signed with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). This is a top soccer club in France's Division 1 Féminine. Her first game for PSG was on November 12, 2023. She came in as a substitute in a 5–2 win against Dijon FCO. Nicole made her first start on January 20, 2024. This game was an 8–1 victory over FC Girondins de Bordeaux.
Playing for Portland Thorns
In February 2024, Nicole was loaned to the Portland Thorns. This club plays in the National Women's Soccer League in the United States. She will play for them during the 2024 season.
Nicole Payne's International Career
Playing for the United States
In 2017, Nicole was chosen to play for the United States national under-17 team.
Representing Nigeria
Nicole made her first appearance for the Nigerian national team on June 10, 2021. She came into the game in the last minute of a friendly match. Nigeria lost that game 0–1 to Jamaica.
Nicole Payne's Family Life
Nicole was born in Birmingham, Alabama, to parents from Nigeria. She has two siblings who also play soccer. Her older sister is Toni Payne and her brother is Stephen Payne. Nicole and her sister Toni have even played together on the Nigerian national team.
Nicole Payne's Achievements
Paris Saint-Germain
- Coupe de France: 2023–24
