| Sophie McKay | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 27 April 2006 | ||
| Original team | Sandringham Dragons (Talent League Girls) Prahran (VAFA) | ||
| Draft | No. 17 (F/D), 2024 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2025, Carlton vs. Collingwood, at Princes Park | ||
| Height | 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Carlton | ||
| Number | 55 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2025– | Carlton | 15 (18) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2025 season. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Sophie McKay (born 27 April 2006) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Carlton Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW).
McKay played for the Sandringham Dragons in the Talent League. She averaged 22.5 disposals a game in 2024. [1] She also represented Vic Metro in the Under 18 Championships. [2]
McKay was selected by Carlton with pick 17 of the 2024 AFLW draft under the father-daughter rule. [3] She made her debut in round one of the 2025 AFLW season. [4]
In round four of the 2025 season, McKay earned a nomination for the 2025 AFL Women's Rising Star after kicking two goals and having 13 disposals. [5] At the end of the 2025 season she came fifth in the voting for the award. [6] She also won a place in the 2025 AFLW 22 under 22 team. [7]
McKay's father, Andrew, played 244 games for Carlton in the AFL. [8] Her sister, Abbie, is also a current Carlton player. [9]