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Cannon Ball (Cap 175: Caitlin Foord)
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Caitlin Foord, born on November 11, 1994, is a highly accomplished Australian professional football player renowned for her exceptional skills and achievements on the field. Hailing from Shellharbour, New South Wales, Foord began her football journey at the grassroots level with the Warilla Wanderers, showcasing prodigious talent from a young age. In 2011, she marked her debut with the Matildas, the Australian national women's football team, making a significant impact on the world stage.
Foord's breakthrough moment came at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, where, at the age of 16, she became the youngest Australian to participate in the prestigious tournament. Not only did she impress with her dynamic style of play, but she also earned accolades as the Best Women's Young Player of the tournament. This remarkable achievement was complemented by her recognition as the Asian Women's Young Footballer of the Year and the Football Federation Australia's U20 Women's Footballer of the Year in the same year. Foord's consistently stellar performances led to further acclaim, and in 2016, she was honoured as the Asian Women's Footballer of the Year by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). Currently, she plays as a forward for the FA Women's Super League club Arsenal, solidifying her status as one of Australia's football icons.
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