“When I was growing up, I never thought about being the best in the world. But when you rub shoulders with national team players from other countries, you realize they have that mentality.”

Australian professional soccer player

Samantha May Kerr is an Australian professional soccer player, known for her work as a striker for Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer League and for the Australia national team. Born in 1993, she has been captain of the national side since 2019. Kerr is recognized for her speed, skill, and tenacity on the field. She has earned a reputation as one of the top strikers in world football and as one of Australia’s greatest athletes, with much of her public profile built on her success in the game.