Atlanta Primus

Atlanta Primus (born 21 April 1997) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a forward for Southampton. Born in England, she plays for the Jamaica women's national team.[1]

Atlanta Primus
Personal information
Full name Atlanta Reigan Primus
Date of birth (1997-04-21) 21 April 1997
Place of birth London, England
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Southampton
Number 20
Youth career
Chelsea
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 Cal State Fullerton 72 (25)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2015 Chelsea 1 (0)
2019 LA Galaxy OC
2020–2023 London City Lionesses 58 (15)
2023– Southampton 0 (0)
International career‡
2013 England U17 4 (1)
2016 England U19 1 (0)
2021– Jamaica 12 (0)
Medal record
Representing  Jamaica
CONCACAF W Championship
Third place2022 Mexico
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:04, 2 August 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:04, 2 August 2023 (UTC)

Club career

On 5 September 2020 Primus signed for London City.[1] On 16 June 2021 Primus signed a one-year contract extension with London City.[2]

On 15 August 2023, Primus signed for Southampton.[3]

International career

Primus represented Jamaica in a friendly match against Costa Rica.[4] After being called up for the Jamaica squad for the 2023 World Cup Primus started in the opening game against France, where the nation achieved their first point ever at a Woman's World Cup.[5]

Personal life

Primus is the daughter of former Reading and Portsmouth footballer Linvoy Primus.[6] Through her father, she is of Jamaican and Vincentian descent.[7] Growing up she attended Itchen College in Southampton.[8]

References
  1. Frith, Wilf (5 September 2020). "Atlanta Primus signs for London City". SheKicks. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. "London City Lionesses forward Primus signs new deal". FAWSL Full-Time. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  3. Rees-Julian, George (15 August 2023). "Southampton FC announce signing of Jamaican international". Southern Daily Echo. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  4. "Reggae Girlz vs. Costa Rica Friendly Match: 'Nil-Nil' Stalemate at DRV PNK Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida". Jamaicans.com. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  5. Rendell, Sarah (23 July 2023). "France 0-0 Jamaica: Women's World Cup 2023 – as it happened". the Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  6. "Atlanta Primus". Cal State Fullerton Athletics. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  7. Primus. Linvoy Primus: Transformed. p. 15.
  8. "College starts second defence of title strongly with 13-goal haul". hampshirechronicle.co.uk. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
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