Naomi Girma has become the most expensive female footballer in history at just 24-years-old. Born in California to Ethiopian parents, Girma developed a passion for football (soccer) thanks to her father’s encouragement and rose through the ranks: she played for Stanford University before being drafted first overall into the NWSL in 2022. Girma has since become a key player for the U.S. national team, winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and earning multiple awards—including NWSL Defender of the Year and a nomination for FIFA Women’s Player of the Year. Now, she’s being transferred from San Diego Wave to Chelsea F.C. for a record £900K. (BBC)
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