Carli Lloyd Biography

Carli Lloyd, known by her full name Carli Anne Lloyd, is a renowned football player recognized for her remarkable skills on the field, earning her the nickname “Clutch Player.” Making her professional debut on July 10, 2005, against Ukraine, Lloyd has left an indelible mark on the sport.

Carli Lloyd Height, Weight, Age, Biography, Affairs & More

Wearing jersey number 10, she primarily operates as a midfielder, showcasing her talent in orchestrating plays and scoring crucial goals. Throughout her career, Lloyd has been guided by esteemed coaches and mentors, including James Galanis, her personal trainer and mentor, along with Greg Ryan and Glenn Crooks during her college years.

Early Life

Carli Lloyd began playing soccer at five, showing exceptional skills in ball control. During her junior years, she garnered numerous awards at state and national levels. Lloyd’s early passion for the sport laid the foundation for her illustrious career as a soccer star.

Education

Carli Anne Lloyd hails from Delran Township, where she attended Delran High School for her early education. She pursued higher studies at Rutgers University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Sport Studies.

Age

Carli Anne Lloyd was born on July 16, 1982, in Delran Township, New Jersey, USA, under the zodiac sign of Cancer. She is 42 years old. She holds American nationality.

Physical Stats

Carli Lloyd stands at a height of 173 centimeters (1.73 meters), which is equivalent to 5 feet 8 inches in the imperial system. She maintains a weight of 62 kilograms (137 pounds). Her figure measurements are reported as 33-27-35. Lloyd’s eyes are hazel brown, complementing her brown hair color.

Husband and Children

Lloyd resides in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, with her husband, golfer Brian Hollins. They tied the knot on November 4, 2016, in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. Currently, they are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first child, expected in October 2024.

Family

Carli Anne Lloyd comes from a family with her father, Stephen Lloyd, and mother, Pamela Lloyd. She has a brother named Stephen and a sister named Ashley. The family’s religion is not disclosed, and they identify with a White ethnicity.

Carli Lloyd with her Husband Brian Hollins

2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup

In April 2015, Lloyd was selected by head coach Jill Ellis for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada, where she captained the team in key matches, notably scoring the winning goal in her 200th cap. Throughout the tournament, she showcased her exceptional skill, scoring a total of six goals, including a historic hat-trick in the final against Japan. Lloyd’s outstanding performance earned her the Golden Ball award for the tournament’s best player, along with a Silver Boot for her goal-scoring prowess. Her remarkable feat of a hat-trick in the final also earned her a nomination for the prestigious FIFA Puskás Award.

Magazines, Television, and Video Games

Lloyd’s prominence extends beyond the soccer field, as she has been showcased in publications like Glamour, Shape, and Sports Illustrated, gracing covers of Howler Magazine and Sports Illustrated. She has also made notable appearances on television programs such as Good Morning America, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and The Today Show. Additionally, Lloyd and her national teammates made history by being featured in EA Sports’ FIFA video game series, with Lloyd earning the top ranking among women players in FIFA 16, marking a significant milestone for women’s representation in the gaming world.

International Career

Youth national team

Lloyd transitioned from representing the United States at the under-21 level to the senior team at 23. During her time with the under-21 squad, she played a pivotal role in securing consecutive titles at the Nordic Cup from 2002 to 2005. Notable contributions include assisting in a crucial win against Denmark in 2003 and showcasing her scoring prowess with two goals and an assist in 2004. In the 2005 Nordic Cup, Lloyd’s impact was evident as she netted three goals, including a crucial one in the championship match against Norway.

Honors

Western New York Flash

• NWSL Shield: 2013

Manchester City

• FA Women’s Cup: 2016–17

United States

• Algarve Cup: 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015
• CONCACAF Women’s Championship: 2014, 2018
• CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament: 2008, 2012, 2016;
• Olympic Gold Medal: 2008, 2012
• Olympic Bronze Medal: 2021
• FIFA Women’s World Cup: 2015, 2019
• Runner-up: 2011
• SheBelieves Cup: 2016;[139] 2018;
• Tournament of Nations: 2018

Individual

• Playmaker: 2015
• FIFA World Player of the Year: 2015
• FIFPro: FIFA FIFPro World XI 2015
• The Best FIFA Women’s Player: 2016
• Inductee into New Jersey Hall of Fame: 2017
• IFFHS CONCACAF Best Woman Player of the Decade 2011–2020
• IFFHS World’s Woman Team of the Decade 2011–2020
• IFFHS CONCACAF Woman Team of the Decade 2011–2020

Net Worth

Lloyd earns a salary of $70,000 and has accumulated a net worth of $0.8 million.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Allyson Felix

• Does Carli Lloyd smoke?: Not Known
• Does Carli Lloyd drink alcohol?: Not Known
• She started playing Soccer when she was only five years old and spent a lot of time playing with the boys. She was exceptional with the ball control and passing the ball from the midfield in the school.
• She scored a hat trick in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, leading the team to win another gold.
• Lloyd is the only person who has scored three goals in the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the second player in soccer to score a hat trick in the history of senior FIFA World Cups, after Sir Geoff Hurst.
• Numerous awards at the state and national level were awarded to her during her junior years.
• Carli has won the Olympic gold medal twice and has been the FIFA Women’s World Cup champion and FIFA Player of the Year.
• There is an ice cream named after her at a local ice cream shop, which is called “Carli’s Cake Batter Cookie Dough Kick”.
• She does not sleep without earplugs.
• She used to smack her lips so much that she developed a ring around them and was called “four lips” by her kith and kin.
• Lloyd loves to make to-do lists.
• She was the first one to get a driving license in the group and cruised around blasting music.
• Carli was not a cat person but she loved it once she got one, named Buster.
• She has appeared on the shows Good Morning America, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and Live with Kelly and Michael and in the popular Glamour, Shape and Sports Illustrated magazines.
• Carli was not on the 2012 Olympics original team, she was brought on-board to replace the injured player Shannon Boxx.

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