Naomi Girma
Chelsea FC Women/D/
United StatesPlayer Info
Naomi Girma is a standout American defender for the San Diego Wave FC in the NWSL and is widely considered one of the best center-backs in the world. Girma's career trajectory has been one of consistent excellence, from a stellar youth and college career at Stanford University to becoming the first overall pick in the 2022 NWSL Draft. Since joining the San Diego Wave, she has been instrumental in establishing one of the league's stoutest defenses, earning NWSL Defender of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors in her debut season. Born on June 14, 2000, the 25-year-old has also become a mainstay for the United States women's national team, valued for her exceptional reading of the game, composure on the ball, and recovery speed. Her main honors include an NWSL Shield with San Diego Wave and a CONCACAF W Championship with the USWNT. A fun fact about Girma is her poised and intelligent style of play, which has drawn comparisons to some of the game's great defenders, earning her the nickname "The Wall." In summary, Naomi Girma's combination of tactical intelligence, technical skill, and physical attributes makes her the modern prototype for a center-back and a cornerstone for both club and country.
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Statistics
Chelsea FC Women
ENG FA WSL2024-2025
Matches
Games Played
5
Games Started
4
Minutes Per Game
311
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
199
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
1
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
6
Interceptions Per Game
3
Clearances Per Game
16
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
2
Be Fouled Per Game
2