Lauren May Hemp (born 7 August 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for FA WSL club Manchester City. She was named England Young Player of the Year in September 2016, 2017 and PFA Women’s Young Player of the Year in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022.
Early Life and Career
Born in North Walsham, England on August 7, 2000.
Hemp grew up in North Walsham, Norfolk, where she attended Millfield Primary School and North Walsham High School. She took an interest in football at a young age and started playing for local club North Walsham Youth FC. Her youth career started in 2008 at Norwich City where her sister Amy also played. She played her final game for Norwich in 2015 but continued her association with the club for the 2015–16 season.
In 2016, after leaving Norwich City, Hemp joined Bristol City. On 10 September 2016, she made her senior debut for the Vixens and scored the team’s third goal in a 4–1 win over Watford. On 19 March 2017, she made her first FA Women’s Cup appearance, scoring two goals in a 5–0 win over Millwall Lionesses. In the 2017 Spring Series, Hemp made a total of 4 appearances, scoring one goal. In April 2018, she was named PFA Women’s Young Player of the Year. She finished the 2017–18 season with 9 goals in 24 appearances in all competitions. On 31 May 2018, Hemp signed with Manchester City.
International Career
In February 2015, Hemp received her first call-up to the under-15 squad. In May 2017, she captained England at the UEFA Women’s Under-17 Championship, scoring a goal in a 5–0 win over the Republic of Ireland. In September 2017, she was named Vauxhall England Young Player of the Year. In August 2018, she helped England under-20 finish third at the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
Hemp made her senior England debut on 8 October 2019, coming on as an 86th-minute substitute for Beth Mead in a 1–0 friendly win against Portugal On 27 May 2021, it was announced that she had been selected in the Great Britain women’s Olympic football team for the 2020 Olympics.
In January 2020, Hemp was named by UEFA as one of the ten most promising young players in Europe. On 30 November 2021, she scored her first four goals for England, in a national record 20–0 win over Latvia. Hemp was included in the England squad for UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 in June 2022.
Parents and Family
Lauren’s parents are Julie Hemp (mother) and Kevin Hemp (father). No information about Lauren Hemp’s siblings for now.
Husband/ Boyfriend
Lauren Hemp is currently single and not in an open relationship for now. Lauren Hemp is also not married.
Net Worth
Lauren Hemp’s net worth as of 2022 is estimated at around $2 million – $10 million.
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