Naomi Kai Thomas-Chinnama (born 13 May 2004) is an Australian soccer player who plays as a defender for Perth Glory in the A-League Women. She has previously played for Melbourne City.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Naomi Kai Thomas-Chinnama | ||
| Date of birth | 13 May 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Australia | ||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Perth Glory | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2024 | Melbourne City | 43 | (0) |
| 2024– | Perth Glory | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022– | Australia U-20 | 22 | (1) |
| 2022– | Australia U-23 | 2 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 September 2024 | |||
Club career
editIn 2021, Chinnama made her debut for Melbourne City in a 2–0 home loss against Sydney FC, coming on for Teigen Allen in the 72nd minute.[2] In June 2024, Chinnama left Melbourne City at the end of her contract.[3]
In August 2024, Chinnama joined Perth Glory.[4]
International career
editBorn in Australia, Chinnama is of Trinidad and Tobago descent through her father and maternal grandparents.[5] In 2022, she made her debut for the Young Matildas in a 5–1 win over New Zealand.[6] Hunter was a part of Australia's side at the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup playing in all three games against Costa Rica, Brazil and Spain.
Thomas-Chinnama was a part of Australia U23's team at the 2022 AFF Women's Championship,[7] featuring in two games.
References
edit- ^ "Squad list – U20 Womens World Cup 2022" (PDF). FIFA. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ "Melbourne City vs Sydney FC Match Report". Soccerway. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "Four Premiers Plate winners depart Melbourne City". Melbourne City. 27 June 2024.
- ^ Morgan, Gareth (9 August 2024). "Glory snap up Young Matildas star for 2024/25 ALW season". Perth Glory.
- ^ "Naomi Chinnama - Every setback makes me stronger".
- ^ "Commbank Young Matildas Defeat New Zealand in Series Opener". Football Australia. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ^ "Andreatta Confirms Youthful Final 28 Player Australian U23 Squad 2022 AFF Women's". Football Australia. 1 July 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
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