Karen Carney

Former professional footballer, sports broadcaster, business consultant

English Solihull, England

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Quick Info

ProfessionFormer professional footballer, sports broadcaster, business consultant
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth01/08/1987
Age39 years
BirthplaceSolihull, England

Latest News about Karen Carney

20/12/2025

Karen Carney won the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing final with professional partner Carlos Gu. She became the first footballer to win the series after securing the public vote in the live finale on BBC One.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameKaren Julia Carney
Known ForEngland women’s football, broadcasting
Retired07/2019
AwardsMBE, OBE

Personal Life

ResidenceBirmingham, West Midlands, England

Career

Playing PositionWinger, midfielder
Clubs
  • Birmingham City
  • Arsenal
  • Chelsea
National TeamEngland
International Caps144
International Goals32
Honours
  • 3 Women’s Premier League National Division titles
  • 1 WSL title
  • 1 UEFA Women’s Cup
  • 5 Women’s FA Cups
  • 1 Women’s Premier League Cup
Post-Playing Roles
  • Sports journalist
  • Sports broadcaster
  • Investor
  • Business consultant
  • Chair of the Government’s review into the future of domestic women’s football

Social Media

LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-carney-obe-oly-b6b29b6b
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/karen_carney_obe/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame in 2021.
2. Represented Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
3. Won the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing final with Carlos Gu.
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