Sophie Perry
Irish footballer
Sophie Marie Perry (born 11 November 1986) is a former footballer who played as a full back for Thai Women's League club Chonburi FC, Reading, Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea and Millwall. She has represented England (where she was born) and the Republic of Ireland at under-23 and senior international levels, respectively.
Club career
Perry started her career at Brighton & Hove Albion before moving to Chelsea. She joined Reading in July 2016.
In January 2017, Perry rejoined Brighton & Hove Albion. In January 2019, she joined Championship club Lewes on loan for the remainder of the 2018–19 season.
Perry accepted a job as a PE teacher at St. Andrews International School, Green Valley in summer 2019, bringing her professional playing career to an end. She set up a girls' football academy in Thailand. In September 2020, Perry signed with Thai Women's League champions Chonburi F.C.
International career
In February 2012 Perry received her first call-up to the senior Republic of Ireland squad, for the 2012 Algarve Cup.
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