14 Facts About Claire Rafferty

Claire Lauren Rafferty was born on 11 January 1989 and is an English pundit and retired professional footballer.

Claire Rafferty made over 100 appearances as a left back or left winger for Chelsea in the FA WSL and spent time at Millwall Lionesses and West Ham United.

Claire Rafferty became a first team regular with Millwall Lionesses as a 14-year-old.

Claire Rafferty returned to the Chelsea team as a substitute in their televised 2012 FA WSL opening game against Doncaster Rovers Belles.

In 2014 Claire Rafferty helped Chelsea to second place in the FAWSL.

Claire Rafferty was involved with England at U15 development, U17, U19, U20 and U23 level.

Claire Rafferty had been called into the U19 squad at the age of 15.

England coach Hope Powell considered Claire Rafferty better equipped to cope with the pace of Elodie Thomis.

Claire Rafferty made her first England appearance in two and a half years in March 2015 as England won the Cyprus Cup.

Claire Rafferty was selected for the 2015 World Cup and was first choice left-back as England reached the semi-finals and achieved third-place.

Claire Rafferty was unfortunate to concede a penalty in the semi-final against Japan for a push which was outside the box.

Claire Rafferty was allotted 175 when the FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England's inaugural international.

In July 2019, Claire Rafferty returned to Chelsea in a commercial role.

Claire Rafferty studied economics at Loughborough University, and graduated in 2011.