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Key moments and achievements from Amy Carr's life.
Amy was born
· Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Achievement
Amy Carr played for England at the inaugural FIFA Women's Under-17 World Cup in New Zealand in 2008, where the team finished fourth. She earned 16 caps for England at youth level up to the Under-19 side.
Achievement
Amy Carr played for England at the inaugural FIFA Women's Under-17 World Cup in New Zealand in 2008, where the team finished fourth. She earned 16 caps for England at youth level up to the Under-19 side.
Career
Amy Carr began her journey into elite football at the Arsenal Centre of Excellence, where she played for the Under-16 team starting in 2005. Training at one of the world's most renowned academies, she developed the shot-stopping abilities and tactical discipline that would define her career as a goalkeeper. This formative experience at Arsenal allowed her to compete against top-tier talent, eventually leading to her selection for the England national youth teams and setting the stage for her professional aspirations.
Career
Amy Carr began her journey into elite football at the Arsenal Centre of Excellence, where she played for the Under-16 team starting in 2005. Training at one of the world's most renowned academies, she developed the shot-stopping abilities and tactical discipline that would define her career as a goalkeeper. This formative experience at Arsenal allowed her to compete against top-tier talent, eventually leading to her selection for the England national youth teams and setting the stage for her professional aspirations.
Career
Amy Carr enjoyed a highly successful period with Chelsea Ladies, where she contributed to the club's dominance in youth and reserve competitions. During her time with the Blues, she helped the team secure the Centre of Excellence League championship and traveled to Denmark to win the prestigious Dana Cup. Her performances in the national Reserve League, where Chelsea earned a second-place finish, further established her as one of the most promising young goalkeepers in the English game.
Career
Amy Carr enjoyed a highly successful period with Chelsea Ladies, where she contributed to the club's dominance in youth and reserve competitions. During her time with the Blues, she helped the team secure the Centre of Excellence League championship and traveled to Denmark to win the prestigious Dana Cup. Her performances in the national Reserve League, where Chelsea earned a second-place finish, further established her as one of the most promising young goalkeepers in the English game.
Family
In 2015, Carr's life took a challenging turn when she was diagnosed with a high-grade brain tumour, beginning a courageous decade-long battle against the disease while inspiring others through her positivity and determination.
Family
In 2015, Carr's life took a challenging turn when she was diagnosed with a high-grade brain tumour, beginning a courageous decade-long battle against the disease while inspiring others through her positivity and determination.
Achievement
Despite her diagnosis, Amy Carr achieved something extraordinary in 2024 by completing the Dublin Marathon on behalf of Brain Tumour Research, raising funds and awareness for the disease that had transformed her life.
Achievement
Despite her diagnosis, Amy Carr achieved something extraordinary in 2024 by completing the Dublin Marathon on behalf of Brain Tumour Research, raising funds and awareness for the disease that had transformed her life.
Amy Carr passed away
