Personal information | |||
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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) | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Perth Glory | ||
Number | 13 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (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.
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. In June 2024, Chinnama left Melbourne City at the end of her contract.
In August 2024, Chinnama joined Perth Glory.
International career
Born in Australia, Chinnama is of Trinidad and Tobago descent through her father and maternal grandparents. In 2022, she made her debut for the Young Matildas in a 5–1 win over New Zealand. 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, featuring in two games.
References
- "Squad list – U20 Womens World Cup 2022" (PDF). FIFA. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- "Melbourne City vs Sydney FC Match Report". Soccerway. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- "Four Premiers Plate winners depart Melbourne City". Melbourne City. 27 June 2024.
- Morgan, Gareth (9 August 2024). "Glory snap up Young Matildas star for 2024/25 ALW season". Perth Glory.
- "Naomi Chinnama - Every setback makes me stronger".
- "Commbank Young Matildas Defeat New Zealand in Series Opener". Football Australia. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- "Andreatta Confirms Youthful Final 28 Player Australian U23 Squad 2022 AFF Women's". Football Australia. 1 July 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
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