United States women's footballer Carli Lloyd celebrates her 38th birthday today. Carli is quite an impactful player on the field, while off it, she is quite active in the gym and on social media. On her birthday, we take a look at her career as well as a peek into her personal life. Pictures/ Carli Lloyd's Instagram
Updated On: 2020-07-16 11:28 AM IST
Carli Lloyd was born, July 16, 1982, in New Jersey. She is a football player for United States women's national team as well as National Women's Soccer League.
Carli Lloyd plays as a midfielder and forward, mostly known as an attacking midfielder.
It was at age five that Carli Lloyd began playing football. Carli also has a sister and a brother.
In picture: Carli Lloyd with her husband Brian Hollins
It was when Carli Lloyd attended the United States' opening match for the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup, that she was inspired to play for her country.
In picture: Carli Lloyd with her husband Brian Hollins
Carli Lloyd got married to her golfer boyfriend Brian Hollins on November 4, 2016, in Mexico.
Carli Lloyd and her husband Brian Hollins now reside in New Jersey U.S.
During her college career, Carli Lloyd played for Rutgers Scarlet Knights scoring 50 goals in 83 appearances.
In picture: Carli Lloyd with her husband Brian Hollins
In 2005, Carli Lloyd made her international debut in football for the United States team and has since played 294 matches and scored 123 goals.
Carli Lloyd is a two time FIFA Women's World Cup winner - 2015 and 2019.
At the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, Carli Lloyd took home a number of awards - FIFA Women's World Cup Golden Ball, Silver Boot, World Cup All-Star Team, World Cup Dream Team and Goal of the Tournament.
Carli Lloyd has many awards to her name - U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year in 2008, NWSL Player of the Week in 2013 and 2014, CONCACAF Women's Player of the Year and CONCACAF Goal of the Year in 2015.
In 2016, Carli Lloyd won the Best FIFA Women's Player. She was the first woman footballer to win the award.
Carli Lloyd has also played for many clubs such as Central Jersey Splash, New Brunswick Power, South Jersey Banshees, New Jersey Wildcats, Chicago Red Stars, Sky Blue FC, Atlanta Beat, Western New York Flash, Houston Dash and Manchester City.
In picture: Carli Lloyd with the late Kobe Bryant
Carli Lloyd has featured in many famous magazines such as Glamour, Shape, and Sports Illustrated.
In picture: Carli Lloyd with Andres Iniesta
