Victoria Lucy Esson was born on 6 March 1991 and is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Rangers and represents New Zealand at international level.
17 Facts About Victoria Esson
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Victoria Esson went to Texas Tech in 2011, becoming Tech's first-ever international football play in the school's history.
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Victoria Esson became Tech's all-time leader in career shut-outs, career goals against and set school records for single season and consecutive shut-outs.
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Victoria Esson broke the Big 12 Conference record for single season shut-outs with 15 in 2013.
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Victoria Esson ended her time in goal at Tech, winning 41 of their 62 games, including six draws.
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Victoria Esson signed with Coastal Spirit FC, but missed most of the season with an injured hand.
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In 2014, Victoria Esson was captain of Mainland Pride as they won the National Women's League, the top-flight women's football tournament of New Zealand.
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In 2019, Victoria Esson signed with Avaldsnes again, this time playing for three years.
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In February 2022, following the injury of first goalkeeper Jasmin Pal, Victoria Esson was signed by SC Sand.
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Victoria Esson was a member of the New Zealand U-17 side at the 2008 held in New Zealand, playing all three of three of New Zealand's group games.
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Victoria Esson was part of the New Zealand U-20 teams for the 2008 and 2010 Women's World Cups but didn't make an appearance on the field.
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Victoria Esson made her senior debut for the senior New Zealand team, the Football Ferns, against Thailand.
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On 25 June 2021, Victoria Esson was called up to the New Zealand squad for the delayed 2020 Summer Olympics.
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Victoria Esson was called up to the New Zealand squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
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Victoria Esson was the starting goalie for New Zealand in all the games in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
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On 4 July 2024, Victoria Esson was called up to the New Zealand squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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Victoria Esson completed her degree in wind, energy and industrial engineering while she was playing football at Texas Tech.