Kenni Thompson

Kenni Louise Tohmasia Thompson (born 1 December 2000) is a Bermudian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Spanish Primera Federación club SD Eibar.

Early life

Thompson was born in Bermuda and enrolled in Saltus Grammar School.[1]

Youth career

As a youth player, Thompson received offers from Espanyol and Barcelona to join their youth academies, ending up joining the latter.[2] She also played for the WOSPAC Academy for three years, which enabled her to train with the youth academy of Spanish side UE Cornellà.[3] After that, she joined the youth academy of English side Chelsea.[4]

Senior club career

Thompson started her career with the reserves of Spanish side Espanyol, before being promoted to play for their first team.[5]

In 2020, Thompson signed for Spanish side Deportivo de La Coruña, where she suffered injuries.[6] She debuted for Deportivo de La Coruña against Real Sociedad.[7] In 2022, she signed for English side London City Lionesses, where she scored one goal and recorded one assist during her first ten appearances for the club, playing as midfielder.[8]

International career

In 2014, Thompson participated in try-outs for the Spain under-16 women's national team.[9]

Style of play

Thompson mainly operates as a winger but can operate in other positions.[10] She is left-footed and is known for her shooting ability.[11]

Personal life

Thompson is the daughter of Bermudian footballer and manager Kenny Thompson.[12]

References
  1. "Kenni schooled the Barca way". bermudasun.bm.
  2. "Kenni earns spot with Spanish giants Barca". royalgazette.com. 2 July 2012.
  3. "Kenni Thompson from WOSPAC to London and dreaming of playing with Bermuda". 25 April 2022.
  4. "Kenni Thompson - Bermuda News article". 24 September 2021.
  5. "Las promesas del fútbol femenino en Primera Iberdrola". 9 October 2020.
  6. "Fichajes de ida y vuelta en la Primera Iberdrola: Moore, Thompson, Lía, McCormick, Woeller..." marca.com. 23 December 2020.
  7. "Kenni Thompson se estrena ante la Real Sociedad de Nuria Rábano". lavanguardia.com. 10 October 2020.
  8. "Kenni Thompson loving life in London, looking to shine with Bermuda". royalgazette.com. 2 February 2022.
  9. "Beyond Barcelona lies a greater goal". royalgazette.com. 31 March 2015.
  10. "Kenni Thompson, un diamant formada a Catalunya". elnacional.cat. 16 April 2019.
  11. "La nueva generación de As Nosas". lavozdegalicia.es. 2 October 2020.
  12. "Kenni Thompson backed to show her true talent at Civitas Santa Teresa Badajoz". royalgazette.com. 9 January 2021.


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