Naomi Chinnama

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Naomi Thomas-Chinnama
Personal information
Full name Naomi Kai Thomas-Chinnama
Date of birth (2004-05-13) 13 May 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Australia
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) [1]
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Perth Glory
Number 13
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2020–2024 Melbourne City 43 (0)
2024– Perth Glory 0 (0)
International career
2022– Australia U-20 22 (1)
2022– Australia U-23 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 May 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 September 2024

Naomi Kai Thomas-Chinnama (born 13 May 2004) is an Australian soccer player who plays as a defender for Perth Glory in the A-League Women. She has previously played for Melbourne City.

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Club career

In 2021, Chinnama made her debut for Melbourne City in a 2–0 home loss against Sydney FC, coming on for Teigen Allen in the 72nd minute. [2] In June 2024, Chinnama left Melbourne City at the end of her contract. [3]

In August 2024, Chinnama joined Perth Glory. [4]

International career

Born in Australia, Chinnama is of Trinidad and Tobago descent through her father and maternal grandparents. [5] In 2022, she made her debut for the Young Matildas in a 5–1 win over New Zealand. [6] Hunter was a part of Australia's side at the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup playing in all three games against Costa Rica, Brazil and Spain.

Thomas-Chinnama was a part of Australia U23's team at the 2022 AFF Women's Championship, [7] featuring in two games.

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References

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