Sofie Persson
Sofie Persson (born 13 July 1992) is a Swedish soccer player, who last played for Brisbane Roar in the Australian W-League. She previously played for Lindsdals IF and IFK Kalmar in Sweden.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sofie Persson | ||
| Date of birth | 13 July 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Sweden | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012 | Lindsdals IF | 20 | (2) |
| 2013 | IFK Kalmar | 12 | (2) |
| 2015–2016 | Brisbane Roar | 8 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12 October 2016 | |||
Playing career
Club
Mitchelton FC 2020–Present
Richlands Lions 2019–Present
Persson recently signed with the Richlands Lions for the 2019 season and has already helped the team to many victories scoring a season high 5 goals against Mitchelton.
Brisbane Roar, 2015–2016
Persson signed with the Brisbane Roar for the 2015–16 W-League season and helped the team finish in fourth place during the regular season securing a berth to the playoffs.[2][3] During the semifinal match against regular season champions Melbourne City, Brisbane was defeated 5–4 in a penalty kick shootout after 120 minutes of regular and overtime produced no goals for either side.[4][5]
Sofie has noted that she hails Georgia Muir as her footballing hero and has displayed her delight at getting to play alongside her for Mitchelton FC.
References
- "Vimmerbytjej blir fotbollsproffs i Australien". Sveriges Radio. 13 October 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- "Sofie Persson". Soccer Way. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- "Förra IFK-spelaren nära ligavinst i Australien". 24 Kalmar. 22 August 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- "Melbourne City beats Brisbane Roar on penalties to qualify for the W-League grand final". ABC. 25 January 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- "Perssons makalösa Australien-resa: "Var färdig med fotbollen"". 24 Kalmar. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2016.