Sam Kerr's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Sam Kerr. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Samantha Kerr is a highly acclaimed Australian professional soccer player renowned for her role as a striker. She currently plays for Chelsea in the Women's Super League and captains the Australian women's national team since 2019. Kerr's exceptional speed, skill, and tenacious playing style have solidified her reputation as one of the world's best strikers and one of Australia's most accomplished athletes.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2010: First International Goal and Trophy

In 2010, Kerr scored her first international goal at the age of 16 during the AFC Women's Asian Cup final against North Korea, helping Australia draw 1–1 and eventually win the tournament.

2013: NWSL Shield Win

In 2013, Kerr joined the Western New York Flash and helped the team win the NWSL Shield.

2014: Leading Scorer

In 2014, Kerr returned to the Flash season she started in all 20 matches and was the team's leading scorer with 9 goals. She was named NWSL Player of the Week for week 9 after recording a brace and assist against Portland.

2016: NWSL Player of the week

During the 2016 season, Kerr was named NWSL Player of the week for Week 18 after scoring two goals: an 80th-minute equaliser against the Orlando Pride and a game-winning goal against the Pride a few days later.

2016: W-League season

In the 2016-17 W-League season she scored ten goals, led the team to the Grand Final, and earned the Julie Dolan Medal and the Penny Tanner Media MVP Award.

July 2017: Top Goalscorer at Tournament of Nations

In July 2017, Kerr was the top goalscorer at the inaugural Tournament of Nations in the United States, including a hat-trick against Japan.

2017: Golden Boot in NWSL

In 2017, Kerr won the Golden Boot in the NWSL (North America).

2017: New NWSL record and Golden Boot

In the 2017 season, Kerr set a new NWSL record by scoring 4 goals in a single game and won the NWSL Golden Boot and MVP award with a record-breaking 17 goals.

2018: Golden Boot in NWSL

In 2018, Kerr won the Golden Boot in the NWSL (North America).

2019: Named 2019 NWSL MVP

At the end of the 2019 season, Kerr was named the 2019 NWSL MVP, also receiving the NWSL Golden Boot and Player of the Year award.

2019: Golden Boot in NWSL

In 2019, Kerr won the Golden Boot in the NWSL (North America).

2020: Golden Boot in Women's Super League

In 2020, Kerr won the Golden Boot in the Women's Super League (Europe).

2020: Domestic Quadruple of the 2020-21 season

On 5 December Kerr scored a brace in the delayed FA Cup final against Arsenal, winning Player of the Match, and helping her team lift the trophy and secure the domestic quadruple of the 2020–21 season, the first English women's club to achieve the feat.

2021: Tokyo Olympics

At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics held in 2021, Kerr scored in the opening game and scored a brace in the second game against Sweden. She also scored in the quarter-finals and bronze medal match, becoming the all-time top scorer for the Matildas with 48 goals.

2021: Semi-final of major tournament

In 2021, Kerr captained the team to their historic first ever semi-final of a major tournament during the delayed 2020 Summer Olympics, resulting in their best ever 4th-place finish.

2021: UEFA Women's Champions League final

In 2021, Kerr helped Chelsea reach the UEFA Women's Champions League final for the first time.

2021: Golden Boot in Women's Super League

In 2021, Kerr won the Golden Boot in the Women's Super League (Europe).

April 2022: FWA Women's Footballer of the Year

In April 2022, Kerr was awarded the FWA Women's Footballer of the Year, receiving 40% of the vote. She also won the FA WSL April Player of the Month.

2022: AFC Women's Asian Cup

At the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup, Kerr scored 5 goals in Australia's opening match and surpassed Tim Cahill's Australian international goal-scoring record. Despite being eliminated in the quarter-finals, she won the Golden Boot with 7 goals.

October 2023: Sam Kerr Football Centre Official Opening

On 27 October 2023, the West Australian State Football Centre was officially opened and named the Sam Kerr Football Centre.

2023: Crowned world's best women's footballer

In 2023, Kerr was crowned world's best women's footballer in the FIFA 23 Women's World Cup - alongside Spain's Alexia Putellas.

2024: All time leading scorer

In 2024, Kerr was the all-time leading scorer in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) in the United States

February 2025: Cleared of Harassment Charge

In February 2025, Sam Kerr was cleared of the racially aggravated harassment charge. Leading human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson commented that the case should never have gone to trial.