Kyah Simon is an Australian professional footballer. She rose to fame in 2007 when she made her international debut at the age of 16 for the Australian women’s national football team, also known as the Matildas.
Over the years, she has become renowned for her versatility on the pitch and her goalscoring ability, helping Australia to major victories, such as the 2010 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
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- – Full name: Kyah Pam Simon
- – Date of birth: June 25, 1991
- – Age: 33 years old
- – Gender: Female
- – Place of birth: Blacktown, Australia
- – Nationality: Australian
- – Occupation: Professional soccer player
- – Height: 1.64 m (5 ft 4 in)
- – Parents: Gordon Simon (father), Pam Simon (mother)
- – Siblings: Sarah Simon, Wesley Simon, Aaron Simon
- – Wife/husband: None
- – Children: None
- – Relationship status: Single
- – Religion: None
- – Ethnicity: Australian Aboriginal
- – Net worth: $1 million
Early life and education
Kyah Simon was born on June 25, 1991 in Blacktown, Australia; she is now 33 years old. She is of Aboriginal Australian descent and grew up with her parents, Gordon and Pam Simon, and three siblings, Sarah, Wesley, and Aaron.
Her childhood was shaped by strong family values, especially her parents’ determination to give their children a better life despite the hardships they faced growing up. Simon’s parents had no access to formal education, which motivated them to ensure their children received a good education.
Simon attended Pacific Hills Christian School and then Hills Sports High School, a school renowned for its training of young athletes. During these formative years, she honed her soccer skills, eventually leading to her international debut for Australia at a very young age.
Personal life
Kyah Simon is a lesbian who is currently in a relationship with Faye Bryson. As of 2024, Simon is not married and has no children.
Career
Kyah SimSimon’s professional football career began when she joined the Central Coast Mariners in 2008. Her impressive performances attracted the attention of larger clubs and she quickly became one of the top players in the W-League, where she scored 11 goals in 12 games in the 2010-2011 season, winning the Lealeague’slden Boot Award.
She later played for Sydney FC, Western Sydney Wanderers and Boston Breakers in the National Women’s Soccer League in the United States. Simon was a standout player for the Matildas on the international stage.
One of her career highlights came at the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup when she became the first Indigenous Australian to score in a World Cup match and helped Australia advance to the knockout stages.
She also played a part in the AusAustralia’s10 and AFC Women’s Cup 2014 victories. Throughout her career, Simon has battled numerous injuries, including a serious Achilles injury, but she has continued to contribute to the sport at club and international level.
Prize
- – Julie Dolan Medal: 2010-2011
- – W-League Golden Boot: 2010-2011
- – W-League Young Player of the Year: 2010-2011
- – AFC Women’s Cup: 2010, 2014
- – AFC Olympic Qualifiers: 2016
Net worth
Kyah SimSimon’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million. Her income comes mainly from her professional soccer career, where she played for many famous clubs in Australia, the United States, and Europe.
Social media
- – Instagram: @kyahsimon
- – Twitter: @KyahSimon
