1. Anna Jessica Leat was born on 26 June 2001 and is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the New Zealand women's national team and an outfielder for Hibiscus Coast.
15 Facts About Anna Leat
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Anna Leat attended Rangitoto College in Auckland and was named the school's Sportswomen of the Year in 2017 and 2018.
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In February 2019, Leat started studying at Georgetown University and joined the Georgetown Hoyas as a freshman.
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Anna Leat returned to New Zealand after the coronavirus pandemic began.
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Anna Leat played for both East Coast Bays and Glenfield Rovers while at high school.
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On 7 August 2021 it was announced that Anna Leat had signed with West Ham United who play in the FA Women's Super League.
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On 11 May 2022, West Ham United confirmed that Anna Leat was not offered a new contract and would depart at the end of the season.
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Anna Leat made her Villa debut on 1 October 2022, in a FA Women's League Cup game against Manchester United.
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Anna Leat left Aston Villa through mutual consent on 12 January 2025.
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On 20 March 2025, Anna Leat signed for NRFL Women's Premiership club Hibiscus Coast as an outfield player.
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On 25 November 2018, Anna Leat was part of the New Zealand U17 side who became the first New Zealand team in either women's or men's football to qualify for a semi-final at a World Cup.
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Anna Leat helped the team win its quarter-final against Japan at the U-17 Women's World Cup in Uruguay by saving two penalties and scoring the winning goal.
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Anna Leat has played at the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Jordan, the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in France, the 2019 FFA Cup of Nations, the 2020 Algarve Cup.
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Anna Leat was called up to the New Zealand squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
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On 4 July 2024, Anna Leat was called up to the New Zealand squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics.