14 Facts About Caroline Weir

Caroline Elspeth Lillias Weir was born on 20 June 1995 and is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Spanish Liga F club Real Madrid CF and the Scotland national team.

Caroline Weir began her career in Scotland with Hibernian, moving to Arsenal aged 18 and spending the next nine years in English football with Bristol Academy, Liverpool and Manchester City, winning four trophies in her time at City.

Caroline Weir joined Real Madrid in 2022, becoming the first Scottish player in the top division of Spanish women's football.

Caroline Weir featured for the rarely-assembled Great Britain team at the 2020 Olympic Games.

Caroline Weir played as a midfielder in the 7-a-side games, invariably scoring two to three goals each game and regularly receiving the player of the match award.

Caroline Weir started her career in the Hibernian youth system from the age of ten.

Caroline Weir joined FA WSL side Arsenal in July 2013 after leaving high school.

Whilst at Arsenal, Caroline Weir won the FA Women's Cup in 2014 but was unable to establish herself as a regular starter.

On 9 July 2015, it was announced that Caroline Weir left Arsenal for FA WSL side Bristol Academy.

On 18 January 2016, it was announced that Caroline Weir had left relegated Bristol to sign for Liverpool.

Caroline Weir suffered damage to her anterior cruciate ligament while on international duty in September 2023 and was out of action for a year.

Caroline Weir retained her place in the squad for the following game against Germany.

Caroline Weir helped Scotland qualify for the 2019 FIFA World Cup, and played in all of their three matches at the tournament.

Caroline Weir was one of two Scots selected by Great Britain for the 2020 Summer Olympics, along with Kim Little.