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All you need to know about Sam Kerr, the prolific Australia and Chelsea forward, including her record-breaking goalscoring feats, advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, relationships and wealth.
Who is Sam Kerr?
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Sam Kerr is an Australian professional soccer player widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the world.
Born in 1993, she began her senior career at just 15 with Perth Glory in Australia.
Kerr's exceptional speed, skill, and tenacity quickly made her a star. She has played for top clubs in Australia, the United States, and England, consistently topping scoring charts.
Kerr is the all-time leading scorer for the Australian women's national team, known as the Matildas, and has captained the team since 2019.
Currently playing for Chelsea in England's Women's Super League, Kerr continues to break records and inspire young athletes.
Away from the pitch, she advocates for gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights, making her a powerful role model on and off the pitch.
Where is Sam Kerr from?
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Sam Kerr is from East Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia. It is a suburb of Perth located on the Swan River.
She was born and raised there, and her family has a strong connection to the area. Her father and brother both played professional Australian rules football in Western Australia.
Sam Kerr Age
Sam Kerr is 31 years old (as of November 2024). She was born on September 10, 1993.
Sam Kerr Height
Sam Kerr is 5 feet 6 inches (1.68m) tall.
Where did Sam Kerr go to school?
Sam Kerr attended Kennedy Baptist College in Murdoch, Western Australia. It is a private, co-educational Christian school.
While there, she balanced her academic studies with her burgeoning career. Kerr has spoken about how supportive the school was in allowing her the flexibility to pursue her sporting dreams while completing her education.
Where does Sam Kerr live?
Sam Kerr currently lives in London, England.
Sam Kerr Career
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Sam Kerr began her youth career at Western Knights, honing her skills from 2006 to 2008 before moving to a bigger stage.
Kerr's longest stints were with her hometown club, Perth Glory, across two spells from 2008-2011 and 2014-2019. She achieved significant success across two different periods, becoming a fan favourite and a key player for the team.
The Australian won multiple Golden Boot awards and led the team to a Grand Final appearance. Before her second spell at Perth, Kerr's first foray into professional soccer outside Australia was spent at the Western New York Flash (2013-2014).
She was the team's leading scorer in 2014 and helped them reach the NWSL Championship final.
At Sky Blue FC (2015-2017), Kerr made her mark in the NWSL, setting a league record with four goals in a single game and winning the Golden Boot and MVP award in 2017.
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Her next move saw her switch to Chicago Red Stars (2018-2019), thus continuing her dominance in the NWSL, winning back-to-back Golden Boot awards and another MVP award in 2019.
She led the team to the NWSL Championship game.
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In November 2019, at the end of the 2019 season, Kerr announced her intention to move to Europe, revealing that she had multiple offers.
Chelsea announced on November 13, 2019, that Kerr would sign for the club in January 2020.
Sam Kerr Chelsea
Sam Kerr's time at Chelsea has been nothing short of extraordinary, filled with goals, trophies, and individual accolades.
She debuted in January 2020 and immediately contributed with assists and goals. Kerr won her first trophy with Chelsea, the Continental Tyres League Cup, scoring a crucial goal in the final against Arsenal before helping Chelsea win the 2019/20 Women's Super League title in a COVID-19-shortened season.
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In her first full season, Kerr netted 21 times in 22 league games to win the Golden Boot, becoming the first player to end top scorer in three different leagues (Australia, USA, England).
She played a pivotal role in a consecutive WSL title and another League Cup triumph — she netted a memorable hat-trick in the domestic cup championship match.
Kerr's excellence and Chelsea dominance continued in 2021-22, with the Australian superstar winning numerous individual awards, including the FWA Women's Footballer of the Year and the WSL Player of the Season.
In the 2022-23 season, her goalscoring feats continued, with a milestone of finding the net in six consecutive WSL matches.
She won the FWA Women's Footballer of the Year for another year as the Blues claimed another league title and notched the FA Cup.
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However, the striker sustained a serious injury that curtailed her 2034-24 season.
Sam Kerr Salary
According to William Hill News, Sam Kerr earns £447,359 ($565,504/€538,000) annually after her contract extension in the summer of 2024, making her the highest-paid player in the WSL.
Sam Kerr Injury
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Sam Kerr suffered a significant knee injury in January 2024.
Specifically, she sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during a Chelsea training camp in Morocco.
She missed the remainder of the 2023-24 season and has stated that she is in no rush to return until fully recovered.
Sam Kerr Olympics
While Sam Kerr missed the Paris 2024 Olympics due to her knee injury, she played at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 (played in 2021).
She was part of the group that reached the quarter-final before elimination at the hands of Brazil.
Kerr netted six goals in Australia's run to the bronze medal match in Tokyo, with Vivianne Miedema (10) scoring more at the Games.
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The Australian striker surpassed Lisa De Vanna after scoring against the USWNT to become the Matildas' top scorer.
Sam Kerr Stats
While statistics before 2013 could not be obtained, according to Fbref, Sam Kerr has scored 148 league goals in 205 matches (as of November 2024).
Since joining Chelsea in January 2020, the Australian has scored 58 WSL goals in 75 league matches, highlighting her penalty box prowess. In all competitions, Kerr has netted 99 goals for Chelsea in 128 appearances.
As of November 2024, Kerr has scored 69 times for Australia in 128 matches.
Sam Kerr Achievements
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Sydney FC
W-League Championship: 2012–13
Western New York Flash
NWSL Shield: 2013
Perth Glory
W-League Premiership: 2014
Chelsea
FA Women's Super League: 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24
Women's FA Cup: 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23
FA Women's League Cup: 2019–20, 2020–21;[runner-up: 2021–22[187]
FA Women's Community Shield: 2020
Australia
AFF U-16 Women's Championship: 2009
AFC Women's Asian Cup: 2010
Centenary Cup: 2013
Individual
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W-League Player's Player of the Year: 2009, 2014
W-League Goal of the Year: 2009, 2016–17
FFA Female U20 Footballer of the Year: 2010, 2014
PFA Australian Women's Footballer of the Year: 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022
PFA W-League Team of the Season: 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19
W-League Golden Boot: 2017–18, 2018–19
Football Media Association International Player of the Year: 2013, 2014
NWSL Golden Boot: 2017, 2018, 2019
IFFHS Women's World Team of the Year: 2017, 2021, 2023
Young Australian of the Year: 2018
FA Women's Super League Golden Boot: 2020–21, 2021–22
FWA Women's Footballer of the Year: 2021–22, 2022–23
Women's Super League Player of the Season: 2021–22
Women's Super League Goal of the Season: 2021–22
PFA Players' Player of the Year: 2022
PFA WSL Fans’ Player of the Year: 2020–21, 2021–22
Chelsea Women's Player of the Year: 2021–22, 2022–23
FIFA FIFPRO Women's World 11: 2022, 2023
Ballon d'Or Feminin 3rd place: 2021, 2022; runner-up: 2023
Sam Kerr Parents
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Sam Kerr’s parents are Roger Kerr and Roxanne Kerr.
Her father is a former professional Australian rules footballer. He played for East Fremantle and West Perth in the West Australian Football League (WAFL).
Sam’s mother, Roxanne, comes from a sporting family herself. Her father and uncle were also WAFL players.
Sam Kerr Brother
Sam Kerr’s brother is Daniel Kerr. He is a well-known former Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Sam Kerr Kristie Mewis
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In 2021, Sam Kerr confirmed her relationship with USWNT star Kristie Mewis after separating from long-term partner Nikki Stanton. They confirmed their engagement two years later (November 2023).
In November 2024, the couple revealed they were expecting their first child in 2025. Mewis, who represents West Ham, will carry the child.
The news was met with mixed reactions, with Chelsea condemning the negative, homophobic responses to Kerr and Mewis’ revelation.
Sam Kerr Advocacy
Sam Kerr is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. She is openly lesbian and has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion in sports.
Kerr uses her platform to speak out against homophobia and promote acceptance and equality for LGBTQ+ people.
She has been a strong voice in encouraging other athletes to be open about their sexuality and challenging discrimination in sports.
Sam Kerr Net Worth
Sam Kerr's net worth is estimated to be between $1 and $5 million.
Kerr is one of the highest-paid female soccer players in the world, with her current Chelsea salary just under $600,000 per year.
She has a long-standing endorsement with Nike and has other investments that contribute to her wealth.
Kerr's net worth should continue to grow as she remains at the top of her game and expands her business ventures.
Sam Kerr Social Media
Sam Kerr is active on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
She is more active on Instagram (@samanthakerr20), sharing personal photos, endorsements and glimpses into her training matches. She also uses it to celebrate her teammates and connect with fans.
On X (@samkerr1), the forward mainly shares updates about her career, interacts with fans, and occasionally expresses her views on social issues.
As of November 2024, Kerr has 1.7 million followers on Instagram and 182,500 on X.
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