Meghan Klingenberg
Portland Thorns FC Women/D/
United StatesPlayer Info
Meghan Klingenberg is a veteran American left-back and World Cup champion known for her relentless engine, defensive grit, and pinpoint crossing. At 37 years old, born on August 2, 1988, the 158cm defender brings a wealth of experience to the Portland Thorns FC in the NWSL. Klingenberg's career highlight came in 2015 when she was a starting defender for the United States team that triumphed at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada, famously making a crucial goal-line clearance in the semifinal. She has enjoyed a storied club career, winning NWSL championships with both the Portland Thorns and the North Carolina Courage. A product of the University of North Carolina, she also had spells in Europe with Tyresö FF in Sweden. Individually, she has been named to the NWSL Best XI. Known for her toughness, soccer IQ, and unwavering work rate, Klingenberg remains a respected leader and a reliable defensive pillar as her illustrious career continues.
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Portland Thorns FC Women
CNCF WCC2024-2025
Matches
Games Played
3
Games Started
3
Minutes Per Game
248
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
86
Key Passes Per Game
2
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
12
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
4
Interceptions Per Game
2
Clearances Per Game
8
Block Shots Per Game
-
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Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
4
Be Fouled Per Game
4