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Chantelle Swaby

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Chantelle Swaby
Personal information
Full name Chantelle Monique Swaby[1]
Date of birth (1998-08-06) 6 August 1998 (age 26)[2]
Place of birth West Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[3]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Leicester City
Youth career
Connecticut FC
Hall High School
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 Rutgers Scarlet Knights 69 (1)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020 Sky Blue FC 0 (0)
2021–2022 Rangers 7 (4)
2022–2024 Fleury 34 (1)
2024– Leicester City 0 (0)
International career
United States U19
2018– Jamaica 40 (0)
Medal record
Representing  Jamaica
CONCACAF W Championship
Third place 2018 United States
Third place 2022 Mexico
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:03, 18 July 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14:05, 18 July 2024 (UTC)

Chantelle Monique Swaby (born 6 August 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Women's Super League club Leicester City. Born in the United States, she represents Jamaica internationally.

Career

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Amateur/College

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Swaby attended and played soccer for William Hall High School, Connecticut and Rutgers University, New Jersey.[4] She also played youth soccer for Elite Clubs National League club Connecticut FC.[5]

Club

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She previously played for Sky Blue FC of the National Women's Soccer League. In 2021, she signed for Scottish side Rangers.[6][7] After winning the league with Rangers, Swaby departed[8] and signed a contract through 2024 with FC Fleury 91 of D1 Arkema in France.[9] Swaby signed for English Women's Super League club Leicester City on a free transfer in July 2024.[10]

International

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Born in the United States, Swaby represents the Jamaica women's national team at international level.

Personal life

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Her older sister Allyson Swaby is also a Jamaican international footballer.

Honours

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Rangers

References

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  1. ^ "FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™ List of Players – Jamaica" (PDF). FIFA. 27 May 2019. p. 12. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 May 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Chantelle Swaby". U.S. Soccer.
  3. ^ "Chantelle Swaby – Women's Soccer". Rutgers University Athletics.
  4. ^ "Chantelle Swaby – Women's Soccer".
  5. ^ Dell'Apa, Frank (27 April 2021). "What next? Chantelle Swaby chases growth at Jamaica, Rangers". New England Soccer Journal. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  6. ^ Diamond, Drew (21 January 2021). "Rangers show intent with Jamaica star". Her Football Hub. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Reggae Girl Swaby signs for Rangers". 18 January 2021.
  8. ^ Falk, Graham (20 July 2022). "Rangers complete signing of Hibs player of the year to complete double swoop". The Scotsman. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  9. ^ "🔴 D1 Arkema : Chantelle SWABY rejoint Fleury !" (Press release). FC Fleury 91. 20 July 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  10. ^ "Leicester sign Jamaica midfielder Swaby". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
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