Kaitlyn Torpey (born 31 March 2000) is an Australian professional women's footballer who plays as a defender for Melbourne City.
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Kaitlyn Grace Torpey | ||
| Date of birth | (2000-03-17) 17 March 2000 (age 22) | ||
| Place of birth | Australia | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Melbourne City | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2014 | Olympic FC | ||
| 2014–2017 | Brisbane Roar | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2021 | Brisbane Roar | 43 | (1) |
| 2021– | Melbourne City | 5 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 September 2021 | |||
At the age of nine, her dream was becoming a W-League as she had made a markable performance on her way to professional women's football. Between 2005 and 2014 she was a hockey player and therefore switched sports to soccer.
In 2013, Torpey started her youth career playing for the U-13's Olympic FC Girls. She scored 27 goals in 21 matches in the 2013 season and finished 1st on the ladder.[1]
Over her career with QAS, she played 38 matches and scored 13 goals when playing for the U13s and U14s. In 2016, she was named in the All-Star Team in her third NTC Challenge competition.
On 5 November 2016, Torpey played her first professional career game in a 2–1 win over Sydney FC.[2]
In September 2021, Torpey joined Melbourne City.[3]
In October 2017, Kaitlyn Torpey was called up for the Young Matildas squad for the 2017 AFC U19 Championship in China.[4][5]
Melbourne City FC (A-League Women) – current squad | |
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2021–22 A-League Women PFA Team of the Season | |
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