Kenni Thompson

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Kenni Thompson
Personal information
Full name Kenni Louise Tohmasia Thompson
Date of birth (2000-12-01) 1 December 2000 (age 24)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 AFC Bournemouth
International career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023– Bermuda 1 (0)

Kenni Louise Tohmasia Thompson (born 1 December 2000) is a Bermudian footballer who plays as a striker for AFC Bournemouth Women

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Early life

Thompson was born in Bermuda and enrolled in Saltus Grammar School. [1]

Youth career

As a youth player, Thompson received offers from Espanyol and Barcelona to join their youth academies, ending up joining the latter. [2] She also played for the WOSPAC Academy for three years, which enabled her to train with the youth academy of Spanish side UE Cornellà. [3] After that, she joined the youth academy of English side Chelsea. [4]

Senior club career

Thompson started her career with the reserves of Spanish side Espanyol, before being promoted to play for their first team. [5]

In 2020, Thompson signed for Spanish side Deportivo de La Coruña, where she suffered injuries. [6] She debuted for Deportivo de La Coruña against Real Sociedad. [7] In 2022, she signed for English side London City Lionesses, where she scored one goal and recorded one assist during her first ten appearances for the club, playing as midfielder. [8]

International career

In 2014, Thompson participated in try-outs for the Spain under-16 women's national team. [9]

Style of play

Thompson mainly operates as a winger but can operate in other positions. [10] She is left-footed and is known for her shooting ability. [11]

Personal life

Thompson is the daughter of Bermudian footballer and manager Kenny Thompson. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ "Kenni schooled the Barca way". bermudasun.bm.
  2. ↑ "Kenni earns spot with Spanish giants Barca". royalgazette.com. 2 July 2012.
  3. ↑ "Kenni Thompson from WOSPAC to London and dreaming of playing with Bermuda". 25 April 2022.
  4. ↑ "Kenni Thompson - Bermuda News article". 24 September 2021.
  5. ↑ "Las promesas del fútbol femenino en Primera Iberdrola". 9 October 2020.
  6. ↑ "Fichajes de ida y vuelta en la Primera Iberdrola: Moore, Thompson, Lía, McCormick, Woeller..." marca.com. 23 December 2020.
  7. ↑ "Kenni Thompson se estrena ante la Real Sociedad de Nuria Rábano". lavanguardia.com. 10 October 2020.
  8. ↑ "Kenni Thompson loving life in London, looking to shine with Bermuda". royalgazette.com. 2 February 2022.
  9. ↑ "Beyond Barcelona lies a greater goal". royalgazette.com. 31 March 2015.
  10. ↑ "Kenni Thompson, un diamant formada a Catalunya". elnacional.cat. 16 April 2019.
  11. ↑ "La nueva generación de As Nosas". lavozdegalicia.es. 2 October 2020.
  12. ↑ "Kenni Thompson backed to show her true talent at Civitas Santa Teresa Badajoz". royalgazette.com. 9 January 2021.
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