Cheyanna Burnett-Griffith

Cheyanna Burnett-Griffith is a Barbadian footballer who plays as a striker for Hartlepool United.

Early life and education

Burnett-Griffith grew up playing competitive badminton as well as football.[1] She attended Southwest Virginia Community College on a football scholarship.[2]

Club career

Burnett-Griffith played for Barbadian side Mavericks, including in tournaments in Canada and the United States.[3]

International career

In 2022, Burnett-Griffith scored her first goal for the Barbados women's national football team during a 3–1 win over the Aruba women's national football team.[4]

Style of play

Burnett-Griffith mainly operates as a striker and has been described as having "an eye for goal and she likes to shoot as well".[5]

Personal life

Burnett-Griffith has regarded her grandmother as her inspiration.[6]

References

  1. Gilkes, Renaldo (2023-01-22). "Burnett-Griffith, an inspiration for young sportswomen". Loop Barbados. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  2. "Mavericks to send off five". The Barbados Advocate. 2020-07-09. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  3. "Barbados Children Directory". Facebook. 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  4. "Top female Barbadian footballer lands deal". Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation. 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  5. "Lady tridents look to redeem themselves against Aruba". 2023-09-24. Barbados Today. 2022-02-22.
  6. Burns, Kenzie (2022-04-03). "Cheyanna". 365 Days, 365 Women. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
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