Paige Satchell

Paige Satchell (born 13 April 1998)[1] is a footballer from New Zealand. She has played for the New Zealand national team in the under-17, under-20, and senior levels. She was a travelling reserve for the New Zealand team at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Early life and education

Satchell is from Rotorua, New Zealand.[2] Satchell has an older sister and three older step-siblings.[3] She first played football at age five.[4] By age nine she was playing football for Ngongotaha AFC.[5] She continued to play for the team through age 14.[2] Satchell also excelled at running, winning a national title in her age group for cross country in 2011.[6][7] At age 17 she was a student at John Paul College.[8]

Career

Satchell was a member of New Zealand's women's under-17 team for the 2014 Fifa Under-17 Women's World Cup.[6] Satchell later played for the New Zealand national team in the under-20 division, including the 2016 Fifa Under-20 Women's World Cup.[8][9]

Satchell has played football for Rotorua United.[10] In 2015 she joined Three Kings United.[11][5] She moved to Auckland to advance her football career.[11] The following year, Satchell was selected to join the New Zealand national team, known as the Ferns, for friendly matches against Australia.[5] She was a travelling reserve for the New Zealand team at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[10][11] In a December 2016 match against Thailand, Satchell set up two goals and scored a third, helping New Zealand to a 3–1 victory.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Paige Satchell - Player Profile - Football". Eurosport. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Ferns: Satchell ready to step up". New Zealand Football. June 1, 2016. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Satchell chases Brazil adventure". NZ Herald. July 8, 2016. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Satchell excited to give back | Auckland Football Federation". www.aff.org.nz. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  5. 1 2 3 "Former Rotorua girl makes Ferns". NZ Herald. May 20, 2016. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  6. 1 2 Hamilton-Irvine, Gary (February 25, 2014). "Football: Pocket-rocket Paige Satchell off to Cup". NZ Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  7. ↑ McKeown, Mark (August 28, 2011). "Cross Country great start of AIMS Games". Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  8. 1 2 Voerman, Andrew (October 16, 2015). "WaiBop's Paige Satchell always on the go". Stuff. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  9. ↑ "FIFA Tournaments - Players & Coaches - Paige SATCHELL". FIFA.com. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  10. 1 2 "Football: Satchell aiming to make World Cup mark". Rotorua Daily Post. November 14, 2016. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  11. 1 2 3 Wilson, Clay (July 5, 2016). "Football Ferns coach Tony Readings backs culture to lead team's charge at Rio Olympics". Stuff. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  12. ↑ "Satchell stars in NZA 3-1 win". www.nzfootball.co.nz. December 20, 2016. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
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