Peyton McNamara facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 22 February 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Norwalk, Connecticut, United States | ||
| Height | 1.78 m | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Ohio State Buckeyes | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 2016–2019 | McMahon Senators | ||
| National team‡ | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2020 | Jamaica U20 | 6 | (0) |
| 2021– | Jamaica | 7 | (0) |
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† Appearances (Goals). |
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Peyton McNamara was born on February 22, 2002. She is a talented footballer, which is another name for a soccer player. Peyton plays as a midfielder for the Ohio State Buckeyes college team. Even though she was born in the United States, she plays for the Jamaican national team.
Playing for Her Country
Peyton McNamara was born in the United States. However, her mother's family comes from Jamaica. This means Peyton can play for Jamaica in international soccer games.
Starting with the U20 Team
In 2020, Peyton first joined the Jamaican Under-20 team. This team is for players who are 20 years old or younger. It's a great way for young players to gain experience.
Joining the Senior Team
Peyton's skills quickly caught the eye of the coaches. In June 2021, she was asked to join the senior national team. This is the main team that represents Jamaica in big international tournaments.
Peyton made her first game appearance for the senior team on June 10, 2021. She played against the Nigerian national team. This was a big moment in her soccer career!
