Sam Kerr is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a striker for the Women’s Super League club Chelsea, and the Australian women’s national team, which she has captained since 2019.
Sam Kerr Biography
| Real Name | Samantha May Kerr |
| Nickname | Sam Kerr |
| Profession | Football player |
| Date of Birth | 10 September 1993 |
| Age | 32 years (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | East Fremantle, Perth, Western Australia, |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Hometown | East Fremantle, Perth, Western Australia |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Caste | Not known |
| Religion | Christian |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Samson Primary School, Samson Somerville Baptist College, Perth (Now Kennedy Baptist College) |
| College | Update soon |
| Education Qualification | High school Certificate |
Sam Kerr Age
Sam Kerr was born on 10 September 1993, in West Fremantle, Perth, Western Australia, Australia. As of 2025, she is 32 years old and her zodiac sign is Virgo.
Sam Kerr Partner/Husband
| Marital Status | Engaged ( 9 November 2023) |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Nikki Stanton Kristie Mewis |
| Spouse | Kristie Mewis |
| Children | N/A |
Sam Kerr Family
| Father’s Name | Roger Keer |
| Mother’s Name | Roxanne Regan |
| Brother’s Name | Daniel Kerr Levi Kerr |
| Sister’s Name | Madeline Kerr |
| Husband/Spouse | Kristie Mewis |
Career
| Debut | International debut – 7 February 2009 |
Sam Kerr Awards
W-League
- W-league Player’s player of the year – 2009, 2014
- W-League Goal of the Year – 2016, 2017
- FFA Female U20 Footballer of the year – 2010, 2014
- PFA Australian Women’s Footballer of the Year – 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022
- Julie Dolan Medal – 2016-17, 2017-18
- PFA W-League Team of the Season – 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19
- W-league Golden Boot – 2017-18, 2018-19
- Football Media Association International player of the Year – 2013, 2014
Australia
- Asian Women’s Footballer of the Year – 2017
- ABC Sport Personality of the Year – 2017
- IFFHS Women’s World Team of the year – 2017, 2018
- Young Australian of the Year – 2018
- The 100 Best Female Footballer in the World Winner – 2019
- ESPY Award Best International Women’s Soccer Player – 2018, 2019, 2022
- AFC Women’s Asian Cup Golden Boot – 2022
- FIFA FIFPRO Women’s World – 2022
- Australian flag-bearer for the coronation of Charles III and Camilla – 2023
Note – she has also received many NSWL and FA WSL awards.
Sam Kerr Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 168 cm In meters – 1.68 m In feet & inches – 5’ 6” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 55 kg In pounds – 121 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Body Measurements | Not known |
Favourite Things
| Food | Sushi |
| Footballer(s) | Ronaldo |
| English Food | Cottage Pie and Roast Dinner |
| Coffee | Latte |
| Holiday Destination | Croatia, Cannes, Bali |
| Film | Law Abiding Citizen |
| Singer | Drake, Justin Bieber, Flume |
| Hobby | Update soon |
Sam Kerr’s Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $6 Million (as of 2025) |
| Net Worth in Indian Rupees | Rs – 50 Crores |
| Salary (approx) | $500,000 (annual) |
| Income Source | Game, endorsement, social media, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Sam Kerr
- Sam Kerr was born and brought up in East Fremantle, Western Australia with her three siblings.
- Her father Roger Kerr is a former Australian Rules Football player and her mother’s name is Roxanne Regan.
- She has three siblings one sister Madeline Kerr and two brothers Daniel, and Levi.
- She has an eagle tattoo on her right wrist.
- When she was a child, she played Australian Rules Football and often suffered cuts and bruises before her parents stopped her from playing.
- At the age of thirteen, Perth Glory striker Bobby Despotovski spotted her, liked her athleticism and speed, and recommended her to Perth Glory management after which she became a member of the Perth Glory team.
- From 2006 to 2008, she played for the junior team at Western Knights and moved to Perth Glory in 2008.
- From 2008 to 2009, she played for Australia’s Under-17 and Under-20 teams in many international tournaments.
- She still watches American Rules Football matches despite not playing after being 12 years old.
- In 2019 and 2020 she was the number one ticket holder of the West Coast Eagles team.
- She authored her debut book titled The Flip Out in 2021, part of her autobiographical children’s book series, Kicking Goals.
- During a match for Chelsea against Juventus on 8 December 2021, Sam Kerr knocked down a pitch invader in rugby style.
- She announced in August 2023 that she would launch her football academy for girls between 4 and 13 years of age.
- She is fond of animals and has a pet dog named Billie and a pet cat named Helen.
- She has been featured on the cover of many cocker video games and magazines including different editions of FIFA video games and Vogue Australia and Esquire Australian magazine.
- Sam Kerr’s idol is Australian runner Cathy Freeman, who won a gold medal in the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
- Sam Kerr suffers from aerophobia, which is the extreme fear of flying.
- Her brother Daniel Kerr is a former player for the West Coast Eagles.
- On 27 October 2023, the newly finished West Australian State Football Center was named the Sam Kerr Football Center at its official opening.
- She is in a relationship with American soccer player Kristie Mewis.
- On 9 November 2023, in an interview with People magazine, Mewis confirmed that she and Kerr were engaged.
- Kerr was previously in a relationship with former Perth Glory and Chicago Red Stars teammate Nikki Stanton.
- Kerr was the Australian flag-bearer at the coronation of Charles.
- She was the all-time leading scorer in the National Women’s Soccer League in the United States until 2024.
- During the 2019 World Cup, she became the first Australian player to score a hat-trick at a World Cup tournament.
FAQ:
Who is Sam Kerr’s partner?
American Soccer Player Kristie Mewis.
Who is Sam Kerr’s husband?
She is engaged with American Soccer Player Kristie Mewis on 9 November 2023.
What is Sam Kerr’s net worth?
$6 Million (as of 2025)