Sophie Abbatangelo (born 27 June 1990) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the North Melbourne Football Club in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW). Abbatangelo was signed by North Melbourne as a free agent during the expansion club signing period in 2018.[1] She made her debut in the club's inaugural match, a 36-point victory over Carlton at North Hobart Oval in the opening round of the 2019 season.[2] It was revealed Abbatangelo was likely to explore the option of a trade in the wake of the 2021 AFL Women's season.[3] However, she ended up honouring her contract with the club, which had her at the club until 2022.[4]
Sophie Abbatangelo | |||
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![]() Abbatangelo with North Melbourne in March 2021 | |||
Personal information | |||
Date of birth | (1990-06-27) 27 June 1990 (age 32) | ||
Original team(s) | Melbourne University (VFLW) | ||
Debut |
Round 1, 2019, North Melbourne vs. Carlton, at North Hobart Oval | ||
Height | 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | North Melbourne | ||
Number | 1 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2019– | North Melbourne | 32 (22) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2022 season. | |||
Source: AustralianFootball.com |
North Melbourne Football Club (AFL Women's) – current squad | |
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* denotes rookie listed players |
Inaugural North Melbourne Football Club AFL Women's team | |
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Full-back | |
Half-back | |
Centre |
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Half-forward | |
Full-forward |
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Ruck | |
Interchange | |
Coach | Scott Gowans |
North Melbourne Football Club · leading goalkickers | |
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VFL/AFL |
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AFL Women's |
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