Nikita Parris Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 4 in |
Weight | 59 kg |
Date of Birth | March 10, 1994 |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Nikita Parris is an English professional soccer player who has represented major English clubs like Everton and Manchester City and the French club Olympique Lyonnais. With Manchester City, she won the FA (Football Association) WSL (Women’s Super League) in 2016, the FA WSL Cup in 2016 and 2018–19, and the FA Women’s Cup in 2016–17 and 2018–19 seasons. At the international level, she has represented England at the Under-17, Under-19, Under-20, and Under-23 levels, and was a part of England’s senior national squad that won the SheBelieves Cup in 2019.
Born Name
Nikita Josephine Parris
Nick Name
Nikita
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Toxteth, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Residence
She splits her time between Liverpool, England, United Kingdom, and Lyon, France.
Nationality
Education
Nikita had attended the St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School in Liverpool. After her high school graduation, she attended and graduated from Liverpool John Moores University with a degree in sports development.
Occupation
Professional Soccer Player
Family
- Father – Terry Jonas
- Mother – Josie Parris
- Siblings – Kelsey Parris (Twin Sister) (Former Soccer Player, School Teaching Assistant), Kyle (Brother), Delroy (Brother)
- Others – Natasha Jonas (Older Half-Sister) (Professional Boxer)
Manager
She is represented by Magna Sports Management, London, England, United Kingdom.
Shirt Number
- 7 – England
- 9 – Everton
- 17 – Manchester City, Olympique Lyonnais
Playing Position
Forward
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm
Weight
59 kg or 130 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Dark Brown
She often tends to dye her light brown or blonde.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Has a mole above her lips
- Toned Physique
- Often sports a ‘bun’ hairstyle
- Affable smile
Brand Endorsements
Nikita has been sponsored by sporting goods manufacturer Puma.
Religion
Christianity
Nikita Parris Facts
- She began her youth career at Everton‘s ‘Centre of Excellence’ in 2008, at the age of 14. She joined the club’s senior team in the 2010-11 season.
- In the 2014 season for Everton, she netted 11 goals in 19 games and was named in the shortlist for the 2015 ‘PFA (Professional Footballer’s Association) Women’s Young Player of the Year’ award as well as the ‘WSL Team of the Year’.
- In 2019, for her performances with Manchester City, she was voted the ‘Football Writers’ Association Women’s Player of the Year.’
- With 6 goals, she was the top-scorer for England in their qualification campaign for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She also netted England’s first goal at the tournament proper as the team went on to finish the competition in the 4th place.
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