Caroline Weir

Caroline Elspeth Lillias Weir (born 20 June 1995) is a Scottish footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Manchester City of the FA WSL, and the Scotland women's national team.

Caroline Weir
Weir (9) playing for Scotland at UEFA Women's Euro 2017
Personal information
Full name Caroline Elspeth Lillias Weir[1]
Date of birth (1995-06-20) 20 June 1995
Place of birth Dunfermline, Scotland[2]
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.72 m)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder / Forward[3]
Club information
Current team
 Manchester City
Number 19
Youth career
Elgin Star
2005–2011 Hibernian
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2013 Hibernian 40 (21)
2013–2015 Arsenal Ladies 16 (0)
2015 Bristol Academy 8 (3)
2016–2018 Liverpool 41 (13)
2018– Manchester City 65 (19)
National team‡
2009 Scotland U15 2 (1)
2010–2011 Scotland U17 13 (9)
2011–2014 Scotland U19 30 (20)
2013– Scotland 86 (13)
2021– Great Britain 4 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 2 March 2022
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 20 November 2021

Club career

Elgin Star

Weir began her footballing journey playing for local boys team, Elgin Star FC, in the Fife Football Development League at Pitreavie Playing Fields between 2003 and 2005. She played as a midfielder in the 7 a-side games, invariably scoring 2 to 3 goals each game & regularly receiving the player of the match award.

Hibernian

Weir started her career in the Hibernian Ladies youth system from the age of ten.[4] In 2011, she won the SWFL First Division player of the year award for her performances in Hibs' reserve side while also making her first team debut in May against Glasgow City.[5][6]

Arsenal

Weir joined FA WSL side Arsenal Ladies in July 2013 after leaving high school.[7][8] Whilst at Arsenal, Weir won the 2014 FA Women's Cup.[9]

Bristol Academy

On 9 July 2015, it was announced that Weir left Arsenal for FA WSL side Bristol Academy.[10]

Liverpool

On 18 January 2016, it was announced that Weir had left relegated Bristol to sign for Liverpool.[11] While at the Reds Weir won the 2016 Liverpool Ladies Player of the Year Award.[12]

Manchester City

On 1 June 2018, Manchester City announced the signing of Weir.[13] Weir won the Player of the Match award in the 2019 WSL Cup Final as Manchester City beat Arsenal 4–2 on penalties.[14]

Weir scored the winner, a 25-yard strike, as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1–0 in the inaugural Manchester derby on 7 September 2019.[15][16] The goal was subsequently nominated for the FIFA Puskas Award 2020.[17]

On 31 January 2020, she signed a new contract with Manchester City until 2022.[18]

On 29 November 2021, another goal against Manchester United on 12 February 2021 – a chip from the edge of the area[19] – was nominated for the FIFA Puskas Award 2021.[20] Almost exactly a year later she scored a very similar goal against the same opposition.[21][22]

International career

Scotland

Having represented Scotland at all youth levels, Weir received her first call-up for the Scotland women's senior squad for their match against Iceland in June 2013.[23][24] She retained her place in the squad for the following game against Germany. During Euro 2017, Weir scored Scotland's opening goal against Spain and was voted player of the game. Weir helped Scotland qualify for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, and played in all of their three matches at the tournament.

Great Britain Olympic team

Weir was one of two Scots selected by Great Britain for the 2020 Summer Olympics.[25] Weir was initially credited with scoring in the 1–1 draw with Canada, but it was later denoted as an own goal by Nichelle Prince.[26][27]

Career statistics

International appearances
Scotland statistics accurate as of match played 15 June 2021.[28]
Great Britain statistics accurate as of match played 2 August 2021.
YearScotlandGreat Britain
AppsGoalsAppsGoals
201350N/A
201461N/A
2015124N/A
201670N/A
2017141N/A
2018110N/A
2019133N/A
202072N/A
20214240
Total791340

International goals
Results list Scotland's goal tally first.[29]
#DateVenueOpponentResultCompetitionScored
113 September 2014Fir Park, Motherwell Faroe Islands9–02015 FIFA Women's World Cup qual.1
2, 38 February 2015Solitude, Belfast Northern Ireland4–0Friendly match2
423 October 2015Fir Park, Motherwell Belarus7–0UEFA Women's Euro 2017 qual.1
527 October 2015Petar Miloševski Training Centre, Skopje Macedonia4–1UEFA Women's Euro 2017 qual.1
627 July 2017De Adelaarshorst, Deventer, Netherlands Spain1–0UEFA Women's Euro 20171
717 January 2019La Manga Club Football Stadium, La Manga, Spain Norway1–3Friendly1
828 May 2019Hampden Park, Glasgow Jamaica3–2Friendly1
930 August 2019Easter Road, Edinburgh Cyprus8–0UEFA Women's Euro 2021 qual.1
10, 1123 October 2020Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh Albania3–0UEFA Women's Euro 2021 qual.2
1219 February 2021AEK Arena, Larnaca Cyprus10–0UEFA Women's Euro 2021 qual.1
1310 June 2021Solitude, Belfast Northern Ireland1–0Friendly match1

Honours

Team

Arsenal[9]

Manchester City

Individual

References
  1. "FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019: List of Players: Scotland" (PDF). FIFA. 7 July 2019. p. 19. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 June 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  2. Hart, Ross (19 January 2016). "Dunfermline born Scotland star Caroline Weir signs for Liverpool Ladies". Dunfermline Press. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
  3. "Caroline Weir player profile". Manchester City F.C. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  4. Payne, Richard. "Weir up for Arsenal challenge". Scottish Women's Football Association. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
  5. "Caroline Weir". Hibernian Girls & Ladies FC. Archived from the original on 6 July 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  6. "Shannon honoured with top award". Women's Soccer Scene. 2 December 2011. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  7. "Arsenal Ladies confirm double signing". arsenal.com. Arsenal FC. 22 July 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  8. "Arsenal Bound". Dunfermline High School. Fife Council. Archived from the original on 11 July 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  9. "Women's FA Cup final: Arsenal beat Everton to retain trophy". BBC.com.
  10. "Scotland International joins the Vixens". Archived from the original on 14 July 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  11. Hunter, Steve (18 January 2016). "Liverpool Ladies sign Scotland star Caroline Weir". Liverpool F.C. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
  12. "Caroline Weir named LFC Ladies Player of the Season". Liverpool FC.com.
  13. Whithey, Abi (1 June 2018). "Caroline Weir signs for City". Manchester City F.C. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  14. Oatway, Caroline (23 February 2019). "Bardsley heroics clinch Conti Cup". mancity.com. Manchester City FC. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  15. "Weir: A privilege to play in historic derby". ManCity.com. 7 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  16. TrueView: 360 view of Weir's stunning derby winner, Manchester City FC, 31 March 2020. Retrieved 13 February 2022
  17. "When Weir's rocket sparked derby delight". fifa.com. 27 November 2020. Archived from the original on 30 November 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  18. "Caroline Weir: Manchester City Women midfielder extends contract to 2022". BBC Sport. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  19. Caroline Weir Chip Goal Vs Man Utd Women For City Women 2021 & Alex Greenwood Reaction, Soccer Blogger, 12 February 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2022
  20. Caroline Weir in running for FIFA’s Puskas Award for second year running, The Independent, 29 November 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2022
  21. Weir scores brilliant late winner as City beat United in Manchester derby, BBC Sport, 13 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2022
  22. Caroline Weir’s sublime chip seals WSL derby win for Manchester City, The Guardian, 13 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2022
  23. "Iceland Women 2–3 Scotland Women: Hibs women key". The Scotsman. 3 June 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  24. "Weir ready!". Scottish Women's FA. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  25. "Team GB: Steph Houghton, Sophie Ingle and Caroline Weir selected". BBC Sport. 27 May 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  26. Sanders, Emma (27 July 2021). "Canada 1–1 GB". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  27. "Football - Canada vs Great Britain - Group E Results". Olympics.com. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  28. "CAROLINE WEIR". scottishfa.co.uk/. Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  29. "Caroline Weir – Women's A Squad". Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  30. Garry, Tom (4 May 2019). "Women's FA Cup final 2018–19: Manchester City Women 3–0 West Ham United Women". BBC Sport. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  31. "Weir named as 2016 Vauxhall Player of the Year". Scottish FA.co.uk.
  32. "Caroline Weir named BT Women's Player of the Year". Scottish FA.co.uk.
  33. "Dunfermline born footballer Caroline Weir wins Sporting Breakthrough Award at 2017 Nordoff Robbins Scotland Scottish Sporting Awards". Dunfermline Press.com.
  34. "PFA Teams of the year". bbc.co.uk.
  35. "CITY DUO IN PFA WSL TEAM OF THE YEAR". mancity.com.
  36. "FOUR CITY PLAYERS NAMED IN PFA WSL TEAM OF THE YEAR". mancity.com.
  37. "WEIR WINS DECEMBER FA WSL POTM AWARD". mancity.com.
  38. "Nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2020 revealed". Fifa.com. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020.
  39. "FIFA Puskás Award: 11 best goals announced". Fifa.com.
  40. Alison McConnell (1 May 2022). "Caroline Weir discusses her future amid Real Madrid link after winning SFWA Scottish Women's Player of the Year". Glasgow Times. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
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