Jan 27, 2025 · Girma’s signing is the third time Chelsea has broken the record, having signed Pernille Harder for $355,000 in 2020 and Mayra Ramírez for $542,000 in 2024. “I’m so happy and really excited ...

Naomi Haile Girma (born June 14, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center back for Women's Super League club Chelsea and the United States national team. Girma played college soccer for the Stanford Cardinal, which …

Jan 26, 2025 · Women’s soccer has its first million-dollar player after United States defender Naomi Girma moved from San Diego Wave to Chelsea on Sunday. Chelsea announced the signing of Girma without disclosing the fee but The Athletic and the BBC were among those reporting the English champions have spent 900,000 pounds ($1.1 million) on the transfer.

Jan 27, 2025 · Naomi Girma has joined Chelsea from San Diego Wave for £900,000 Naomi Girma is now the most expensive female footballer in the world. The defender's £900,000 move from San Diego Wave to Chelsea ...

Jan 26, 2025 · Naomi Girma, who won gold with the U.S. women’s team, signed a four-year deal with Chelsea Women, leaving the San Diego Wave for a record $1.1 million transfer fee.

Jan 31, 2025 · Shortly after Naomi Girma’s first links to Chelsea appeared, a video from the match between the United States and England resurfaced. Following the final whistle of a scoreless draw at Wembley ...

Jan 27, 2025 · Girma is the first player of Ethopian descent to represent the US women's national team. She was born and raised in San Jose, California, but her parents both emigrated to the US from East Africa ...

Jan 26, 2025 · Girma excels in several areas, particularly in defence. According to FBref , the 24-year-old won 85 percent of her tackles last season, placing her in the 98th percentile among centre-backs worldwide.

Jan 29, 2025 · Girma's desire to play overseas also came at the perfect time as part of her contract will fall in line with a build-up toward the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics.

Jul 25, 2024 · Naomi Girma grew up playing soccer for fun, a tradition passed down from her Ethiopian immigrant parents. That joy is still evident with USWNT.