Clare Polkinghorne
Clare Polkinghorne is a defender for Australia Women from Australia. Age 37. Shirt number 4. Born in Brisbane. See the team page for live scores, fixtures and results.
Key facts
- Position
- Defender
- Shirt number
- #4
- Age
- 37 years old
- Born
- Wednesday, February 1, 1989
- Birthplace
- Brisbane
- Nationality
- Australia
- Height
- 170 cm
- Weight
- 67 kg
- Current team
Australia Women- National team
- Australia women's national association football team
Profile
Clare Elizabeth Polkinghorne is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a defender. On 2 October 2024 she announced her retirement from international football, and played her last game for the Matildas in a friendly against Chinese Taipei on 7 December 2024. She became Australia's most capped footballer in February 2023, and as of her final game, she extended this record with 169 appearances since her debut in 2006. She retired at Damallsvenskan club Kristianstads DFF. Polkinghorne was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2025 Australia Day Honours for "service to football".
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Career
Clubs
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2004–2004 | Queensland Lions FC |
| 2008–2014 | Brisbane Roar FC |
| 2014–2014 | INAC Kobe Leonessa |
| 2015–2015 | Portland Thorns FC |
| 2018–present | Houston Dash |
National team
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | Australia women's national under-20 association football team |
| 2006–present | Australia women's national association football team |
Teammates at Australia Women
Full squad
Frequently asked questions
How old is Clare Polkinghorne?
Clare Polkinghorne is 37 years old (born Wednesday, February 1, 1989).
Which team does Clare Polkinghorne play for?
Clare Polkinghorne plays for Australia Women.
What position does Clare Polkinghorne play?
Clare Polkinghorne plays as Defender.
What is the nationality of Clare Polkinghorne?
Clare Polkinghorne is from Australia.
Where was Clare Polkinghorne born?
Clare Polkinghorne was born in Brisbane.
How tall is Clare Polkinghorne?
Clare Polkinghorne is 170 cm tall.