Mary Fowler

Mary Fowler comes from a family brimming with sporting talent.

Her brother Caoimhin and sister Ciara, both soccer players, have made appearances for Ireland at youth level. Indeed, there has been tension between FFA and the Football Association of Ireland as to which country would secure the prolific young striker’s services.

After debuting for the Matildas at the 2018 Tournament of Nations and going on to be selected in the Australian squad for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Fowler is wholly committed to representing her home nation.

The 2019-20 season saw Fowler get her first taste of the W-League, and she relished the opportunity scoring three goals from seven appearances for Adelaide United.

Then came the January 2020 transfer window and, as was the case with several of her Matildas teammates, a European opportunity beckoned.

Fowler signed for French club Montpellier playing in the French Division 1 Féminine. Fowler made one appearance off the bench before the season was curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

With Sam Kerr only aged 26, it would be a little premature for Australia to be seeking a successor to their star striker. The more likely outcome is that fans can look forward to the Matildas sporting a two-pronged attack in years to come, with Fowler lining up alongside her captain.