Mary Fowler
Forward / Winger · Manchester City · Australia
About Mary Fowler
Australia's most exciting young talent, Mary Fowler is a versatile, technically gifted forward who made her Matildas debut aged 15 and played a starring role in Australia's historic 2023 World Cup run — now one of the most promising players in world football at Manchester City.
Mary Fowler's story
Cairns Prodigy
Mary Fowler was born on 14 February 2000 in Cairns, tropical Queensland — Valentine's Day. She came from a large football family; her brother Brandon also plays professionally. She was selected for Australia's national team aged just 15, making her one of the youngest Matildas debutants in history, and signed for Adelaide United while still a teenager.
Europe Calling
Fowler moved to Montpellier in France's D1 Féminine aged 18 — a bold move to one of the world's top leagues at a young age. Her two seasons in France polished her game significantly; she developed her technical foundation, tactical understanding, and composure under pressure. Manchester City signed her in 2023 for a reported record fee for Australian women's football.
2023 World Cup Breakthrough
The 2023 Women's World Cup on home soil was Fowler's global breakthrough. Aged just 23, she was one of Australia's most dynamic players — combining energy, directness, and moments of real quality. Her performances in front of record Australian crowds helped make the tournament a cultural phenomenon in Australia.
The Future
Fowler is widely regarded as one of the two or three most talented young players in women's football globally. Her combination of technique, athleticism, and football intelligence at such a young age suggests a player who could be genuinely great. She is in a relationship with former F1 driver and media personality Daniel Ricciardo.
Did you know?
- Fowler made her senior debut for Australia aged just 15 years and 254 days — one of the youngest players ever to represent the Matildas — having also represented Australia at youth level from age 13.
- She is in a high-profile relationship with former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo — a pairing that has significantly raised her public profile beyond sport.
- Fowler comes from a large sporting family in Cairns, Queensland; her brother Brandon also plays football professionally, and she has credited her siblings with pushing her competitively from childhood.
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