Ellen White
At 36 years old, Ellen White remains one of the most prominent British Athletes working today.
English footballer
"Ellen White's defining career moment came in 2022 when she helped the Lionesses win their first major trophy, the UEFA Women's Euro 2022, on home soil." — About Ellen White
| Metric | Ellen White | Avg Athlete | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 36 | 48 | -12 yrs |
| Height | 170cm (5'7") | 175cm | -5cm |
| Career length | 18 yrs | ~35 yrs | -17 yrs |
| Based on 100 Athlete profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Ellen White
Did you know that Ellen White almost gave up on her football dream at 16 after being told she wasn't good enough for Arsenal's academy, a club she would later represent at the highest level?
- Her iconic 'goggles' goal celebration was actually inspired by German football legend Gerd Müller, not just a random gesture.
- She nearly quit football at 16 after being released by Arsenal's academy, only to return and become a key player for them years later.
- Alongside her early playing career, she pursued higher education, earning a degree in Sports Science from Loughborough University.
- Before becoming a senior player for Arsenal, she actually worked as a coach at the Arsenal Ladies Centre of Excellence.
- She holds the record for the most goals scored by an English player (male or female) in a single FIFA World Cup, with six goals in 2019.
Ellen White's defining career moment came in 2022 when she helped the Lionesses win their first major trophy, the UEFA Women's Euro 2022, on home soil. This historic victory, combined with her record-breaking 52 goals for England, cemented her status as a true legend of English football.
Her legacy is one of a trailblazer and record-breaker, inspiring countless young girls to pursue football and elevating the profile of women's sport in the UK. She is remembered as a prolific goalscorer and a passionate advocate for the game.