Taren King
Taren King (born 24 December 1996) is an Australian soccer player who plays as a defender for the Newcastle Jets.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 December 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Shellharbour, Australia | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Newcastle Jets | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2020 | Canberra United FC | 22 | (0) |
| 2020– | Newcastle Jets | 20 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 March 2022 | |||
Career
King began her professional career at A-League Women's side Canberra United FC, who signed the young defender ahead of the 2017–18 season. She quickly impressed manager Heather Garriock as she contested for the team's starting centre-back position.[2]
After making limited appearances for Canberra across three seasons, King joined the Newcastle Jets in 2020. In her first two seasons at the club, she established a strong partnership with Hannah Brewer at the heart of Newcastle's defence.[3]
Personal life
King's younger brother Joel King is also a professional footballer who represents the Australian national team.
References
- "Taren King Re-Signs". Newcastle Jets FC. 1 September 2022.
- "Canberra's Comeback King". The Women's Game. 17 August 2018.
- "She started out playing rugby union: Why defender Taren King is keen to make up for lost time with the Newcastle Jets". Newcastle Herald. 5 September 2022.
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