Martha Thomas (footballer)

Martha Thomas (born 31 May 1996) is a professional footballer who is a striker for West Ham United of the FA Women's Super League and the Scotland national team.

Martha Thomas
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-05-31) 31 May 1996
Place of birth Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Playing position(s) Striker
Club information
Current team
 West Ham United
Number 9
Youth career
Weston FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2017 Charlotte 49ers 78 (47)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Le Havre AC
2019– West Ham United 10 (3)
National team‡
2020– Scotland 1 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23 February 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 4 March 2020

Early life

Thomas was born in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England before moving to Weston, Florida, at the age of six.[1] While in Weston, she played for youth club Weston FC.[2]

Charlotte 49ers

Thomas played college soccer for Charlotte 49ers, captaining the team for two seasons. In her first year, Thomas led the team in goals with 11 and was voted Conference USA Freshman of the Year. The following three years, Thomas was selected to the All-Conference USA First Team as well as being voted as the league's Offensive Player of the Year in 2016 and 2017. Upon leaving, Thomas ranked as the school's all-time leading goalscorer with 47.[3] She had hoped to enter the 2018 NWSL College Draft, but suffered an ACL injury in her final appearance for the 49ers.[4]

Club career

Le Havre AC

Thomas began her professional career in 2018 with Le Havre AC in the French Division 2, finishing second in the league in her debut season.[5]

West Ham United

On 16 July 2019, Thomas signed for West Ham United of the FA WSL.[1]

International career

Thomas is a former United States youth international, having represented the country at the U23 level in 2019 at the Portland Thorns Spring Invitational preseason tournament.[6] She had not yet acquired American citizenship, however, making her ineligible to represent the senior team.[4]

Thomas was also eligible to represent both England and Scotland at the senior level.[4] In September 2019 she attended a training camp with the Scotland national team.[7] She subsequently received her first call-up to the Scotland squad on 25 October 2019 but was forced to withdraw through injury.[8] She was again selected by Scotland for the 2020 Pinatar Cup and scored two goals as she made her full international debut in a 3–0 win against Ukraine on 4 March 2020.[9][10]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played 23 February 2020[11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
West Ham United 2019–20 FA WSL 1040031135
Career total 1040031135

International goals
As of match played 4 March 2020. Scotland score listed first, score column indicates score after each Thomas goal.
International goals by date, venue, cap, opponent, score, result and competition
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition Ref
1 4 March 2020Pinatar Arenal, San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain1 Ukraine1–03–02020 Pinatar Cup[12]
2 2–0

Honours

College

Charlotte 49ers

  • Conference USA Women's Soccer Tournament: 2016[13]

Individual

References
  1. "West Ham United secure Martha Thomas signing". West Ham United FC. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  2. "MARTHA THOMAS - Weston FC". WestonFC.org. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  3. "Thomas Named League's Best Offensive Player, Again - Charlotte Athletics". Charlotte 49ers.
  4. Muro, Giuseppe (27 September 2019). "West Ham women's new star Martha Thomas happy to wait on international decision after 'dream move' to England". London Evening Standard. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
  5. "Thomas Turns Pro with France's Havre Athletic Club". Charlotte 49ers. 1 August 2018. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  6. "Thomas Called to USWNT U23 Roster". Charlotte 49ers. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  7. Campbell, Alan (28 September 2019). "Alan Campbell on women's football: West Ham striker is rabbit out of a hat". The Herald (Glasgow). Retrieved 29 September 2019.
  8. "Martha Thomas: West Ham striker earns first Scotland call-up". BBC Sport. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  9. Dewar, Heather (18 February 2020). "Pinatar Cup: Scotland coach Kerr names two uncapped players in squad". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  10. "Ukraine 0–3 Scotland". BBC Sport. 4 March 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  11. "Martha Thomas soccerway profile". Soccerway. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  12. "Scotland 3-0 Ukraine | Match Report | Scotland | Scottish FA". www.scottishfa.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-03-04.
  13. "49ers roll past Owls to clinch C-USA title, NCAA berth". Charlotte 49ers.


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