Fran Kirby
Fran Kirby
Francesca Kirby is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Women's Super League club Brighton & Hove Albion.
Fran in numbers
333
Appearances
207
Goals
17
Trophies
10
Awards
Fran Kirby
Brighton & Hove Albion
In October 2019, Kirby received the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) from the University of Winchester for her work supporting mental health and wellbeing.
Fran Kirby
Brighton & Hove Albion
She recovered from pericarditis, a potentially career-ending illness.
Fran Kirby
Brighton & Hove Albion
In April 2020, Kirby was named in Diva magazine's 'Visible Lesbian 100' list during Lesbian Visibility Week.
Fran Kirby
Brighton & Hove Albion
Her earliest football memory is playing with her brother and playing in the streets, always trying to play nutmeg games.
Fran Kirby
Brighton & Hove Albion
She considers her biggest achievement to be returning to football after her illness.
Fran Kirby
Brighton & Hove Albion
Her worst habit is sleeping too much.
Fran Kirby
Brighton & Hove Albion
She gets most angry when losing. She is very competitive, whether in football or in training.
Fran Kirby
Brighton & Hove Albion
Her biggest influence is her friends and family.
Fran Kirby
Brighton & Hove Albion
Her superstition is having a carbonara the night before a home game.
Fran Kirby
Brighton & Hove Albion
Her go-to songs or artists to feel good are Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, or Queen.
Fran Kirby
Brighton & Hove Albion
Her favorite places in the world are her home and the Caribbean.
Fran Kirby
Brighton & Hove Albion
She has a phobia about not having her feet on the floor. She freaks out when bouncing on a trampoline or flying.
Fran Kirby
Brighton & Hove Albion
She has a cockapoo dog called Cody.
Fran Kirby
Brighton & Hove Albion
Her favorite childhood movie was Disney's Toy Story.
Fran Kirby
Brighton & Hove Albion
Her favorite subject in school was PE, and her least favorite were math and science.
Fran Kirby
Brighton & Hove Albion
Her favorite fashion item are brightly colored high heels.
Fran Kirby
Brighton & Hove Albion
Her mother died suddenly when Kirby was 14, leading to depression two years later, and she dropped out of football for a while.
Fran Kirby
Brighton & Hove Albion
She has become Chelsea's all-time top scorer with 116 goals in 208 appearances.
Fran Kirby
Brighton & Hove Albion
She retired from the international football in 2025.
Fran Kirby
Brighton & Hove Albion
She is in long term realtionship with Norwergian international Maren Mjelde.
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