Mary Boio Fowler is a talented and versatile Australian professional footballer. She currently plays for Manchester City in the Women’s Super League and represents her country on the Australian national team.
While her primary position is as a striker, she has also demonstrated her ability to play as a midfielder. Her skills and adaptability make her a valuable asset to her team.
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- Full name: Mary Boio Fowler
- Stage Name: Mary Fowler
- Date of birth: February 14, 2003
- Age: 21 years old
- Place of birth: Cairns, Australia
- Australian citizenship
- Occupation: Australian professional footballer
- Height: 1.72 m
- Parents: Kevin Fowler and Nido Fowler
- Siblings: 4, Caoimhin (Quivi) Fowler, Seamus Fowler, Ciara Fowler and Louise Fowler
- Spouse: Nathan Cleary
- Children: None
- Dating relationship
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
Mary Boio Fowler was born on February 14, 2003 in Cairns, Australia and was raised by her parents Kevin Fowler and Nido Fowler.
She grew up with four siblings: Caoimhin (Quivi) Fowler, Seamus Fowler, Ciara Fowler and Louise Fowler. Mary attended Holy Cross Primary School in Cairns, where maths was her favourite subject.
Although born in Australia, Mary’s parents are of Italian descent and she often visited her extended family in Italy during her school holidays. She developed a love of travel and exploring different cultures from an early age.
Career
Mary Boio Fowler started playing soccer at a very young age, quickly showing her talent. By the age of 10, she was playing for Queensland’s U12 team.
She spent three years in the Netherlands, playing for a local team and learning Dutch. After returning to Australia, she continued to develop her skills and signed her first professional contract with Adelaide United at the age of 16.
Her impressive performances attracted the attention of French club Montpellier HSC, where she played for a year before moving to Manchester City in the Women’s Super League.
Despite her young age, Mary has already achieved some major milestones in her career. She won the PFA Young Women’s Player of the Year award in 2022.
As a member of the Australia women’s national football team (The Matildas), she made her debut at the age of 15, becoming the fifth youngest player to do so.
Since then, she has made over 50 appearances for the national team and scored in major tournaments such as the World Cup, Olympics and Asian Cup.
Most recently, she scored the winning goal in a pre-World Cup friendly against France. Fowler is part of the squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and is expected to continue making waves in women’s football.
Awards and appointments
- PFA Young Women’s Footballer of the Year (2022): Recognized for her talent in the Australian domestic league.
- European Golden Girl (2022 & 2023): Nominated twice for the award honoring the best young talent (U21) of European women’s football.
- FIFA Women’s Player of the Year (2023): Nominated for the prestigious award for the world’s best female footballer.
Social Media
- Instagram Name: @maryfowlerrr
Personal life
Mary Boio Fowler has been dating professional rugby player Nathan Cleary since January 2024. She has a passion for traveling and learning about different cultures and languages.
Moving to England led to her adopting a Manchester accent. She still maintains strong ties to her Irish heritage and has expressed a desire to visit Papua New Guinea to possibly open a football academy. As a child, she enjoyed creative pursuits, although specifics are unclear.
Net asset value
Mary Boio Fowler has established herself as a versatile and talented athlete in the Australian professional football scene.
With her impressive skills and determination, she has earned an estimated net worth of $5 million. In addition to her financial success, she is also a role model for aspiring soccer players and an inspiration to fans around the world.
