Ashleigh Megan Plumptre born on the 8th of May, 1998, is a professional female Footballer who currently plays for Saudi Women's Premier League club, Al-Ittihad and the Nigerian Super Falcons team. Ashleigh plays the position of a Centre-Back.
In this post, we will get to know more about this English footballer, exploring her early life, football career beginnings and height so far. Stay with me as I get you informed.
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| Ashleigh Plumptre image |
ASHLEIGH PLUMPTRE BIOGRAPHY
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
As seen in the post’s intro, Plumptre was born on the 8th of May, 1998 in Leicester, England. She had her primary school education in Melton Mowbray primary school, this is the town she grew up in as well.
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| Childhood Ashleigh Plumptre wearing the Nigerian jersey |
Nothing much is known about further educational levels of hers at the moment. Ashleigh Plumptre began playing football at the tender age of 4 at Asfordby Amateurs. From there she joined Leicester City Centre of Excellence at age 8 and the story continues.
We now get to know more about her career Information and other details of hers.
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PROFESSIONAL CAREER
INFORMATION
CLUBS/COUNTRIES PLAYED FOR:
1. 2002-2006 – Asfordby Amateurs
2. 2006-2013 – Leicester City
3. 2013-2016 – England U17
4. 2013-2014 – Birmingham City
5. 2014 – Derby Country
6. 2014-2015 – Notts County
7. 2016-2017 – England U19
8. 2016 – England U23
9. 2016-2019 – USC Trojans
10. 2019 – LA Galaxy OC
11. 2020-2023 – Leicester City
12. 2022 upwards – Nigeria (Super Falcons)
13. 2023 upwards – Al-Ittihad
LEAGUES PLAYED IN:
1. WSL
2. Barclays Women's Championship
3. FA Women's National League North
4. United Women's Soccer
5. Saudi Women's Premier League
6. FIFA
7. AFCON
And more…
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| Ashleigh Plumptre wearing the Al-Ittihad jersey |
POSITION: Centre-Back
CURRENT CLUB: Al-Ittihad
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
1. She won alongside her USC Trojans teammates, the 2016 NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship.
2. In 2017, Plumptre was invited to the White House as part of USC's National Championship winning celebrations.
3. She and her team won the 2019 UWS championship for LA Galaxy OC.
4. Plumptre also aided Leicester City to win the FA Women's Championship: 2020–21.
And more.
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| Ashleigh Plumptre in action |
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ASHLEIGH PLUMPTRE AGE
Ashleigh Plumptre is currently aged 26 as of 2024. She was born on the 8th of May, 1998.
ASHLEIGH PLUMPTRE HEIGHT
Plumptre is 5ft 11 inches tall.
NATIONALITY
Ashleigh Plumptre is from England. She was born and brought up there. Although, she has Nigerian/African ancestry from her grandfather and father.
ASHLEIGH PLUMPTRE’S FAMILY TREE
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| Ashleigh Plumptre’s grandfather and father |
Plumptre's paternal grandfather is Harry Dotun Plumptre, while her dad is Tim Rick Plumptre. They are both blacks with Nigerian ancestry, particularly Yoruba. This makes her eligible to play for Nigeria. Ashleigh’s paternal grandmother is white, same as her mother (name not yet known). We have no information regarding Ashleigh’s maternal family tree.
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ASHLEIGH PLUMPTRE’S PARENTS
Ashleigh Plumptre’s father goes by the name of Tim Rick Plumptre. Her mother's name is not known at the moment. Tim’s mother was white (British). Tim on the other hand married a white woman (Ashleigh’s mother), thus the result of Ashleigh.
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| Ashleigh Plumptre and her family |
So in essence, Ashleigh Plumptre’s father is half British and her mother pure British. Did you know of this before? I guess no, well, now you know.
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| Ashleigh Plumptre and her father at the Nigerian Embassy |
ASHLEIGH PLUMPTRE’S SISTER
Ashleigh Plumptre has a younger sister, who goes by the name of Bayleigh Bisi Plumptre. Bayleigh is a Drummer.
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ASHLEIGH PLUMPTRE’S HUSBAND
Fans of Ashleigh Plumptre have always wondered if the football superstar is married. Well, here's the answer, Ashleigh Plumptre isn't married at the moment neither has she been married before, she is pretty single.
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| Ashleigh Plumptre in the field of play |
WHY IS ASHLEIGH PLUMPTRE PLAYING FOR NIGERIA?
Because her grandfather is Nigerian and she was cleared by FIFA to play for Nigeria alongside the Super Falcons
HOW IS ASHLEIGH PLUMPTRE NIGERIAN?
Ashleigh Plumptre’s paternal grandfather is a Nigerian Yoruba man. This makes her have a Nigerian/African ancestry in her.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Facebook: Not Available
Instagram: @ashleighplumptre
Twitter: @ashplumptre
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| Beautiful Ashleigh Plumptre |
MEDIA STATISTICS
Facebook: Nil
Instagram: 99k followers
Twitter: 45k followers
FUN FACTS
1. Ashleigh Plumptre was cleared to play for Nigeria by FIFA in 2021.
2. Ashleigh Plumptre’s paternal grandfather is Nigerian. This makes her eligible to play for Nigeria in World Cup competitions.
3. Ashleigh Plumptre started playing football at a very young age of 4. She had loved sport from the onset.
CONCLUSION
Ashleigh Plumptre's football career is an impressive achievement. Born in England, she's played for both England and Nigeria's national teams, proudly representing her Nigerian heritage.
With her Nigerian lineage through her paternal grandfather, she has found a sense of belonging and connection with the Super Falcons, Nigeria's women's national team.
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FAQS
Q. Which country is Ashleigh Plumptre from?
A. Ashleigh Plumptre is from England.
Q. Who is Ashleigh Plumptre's grandfather?
A. Ashleigh Plumptre’s grandfather isn't known, however he is a Nigerian Yoruba man.
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