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]

Sofie Persson
Personal information
Full name Sofie Persson
Date of birth (1992-07-13) 13 July 1992
Place of birth Sweden
Playing 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.

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See also

References
  1. "Vimmerbytjej blir fotbollsproffs i Australien". Sveriges Radio. 13 October 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  2. "Sofie Persson". Soccer Way. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  3. "Förra IFK-spelaren nära ligavinst i Australien". 24 Kalmar. 22 August 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  4. "Melbourne City beats Brisbane Roar on penalties to qualify for the W-League grand final". ABC. 25 January 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  5. "Perssons makalösa Australien-resa: "Var färdig med fotbollen"". 24 Kalmar. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2016.

Further reading
  • Grainey, Timothy (2012), Beyond Bend It Like Beckham: The Global Phenomenon of Women's Soccer, University of Nebraska Press, ISBN 0803240368
  • Stewart, Barbara (2012), Women's Soccer: The Passionate Game, Greystone Books, ISBN 1926812603


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