Amelia Abbott

Amelia Anne Abbott (born 22 July 2001) is a New Zealand footballer who plays as a midfielder for Wellington United and for the New Zealand national team.

Club career Abbott played for Nelson Suburbs including the men's team as the only female in the competition. She was not offered a contract at the end of the season and departed the club.

International career Abbott was part of the New Zealand U-17 team that won bronze at the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Uruguay. She scored her only goal of the tournament, in the 1–1 quarter-final against Japan, which was nominated for goal of the tournament.

Abbott also played for the New Zealand U-20 team, winning the 2019 OFC U-19 Women's Championship in the Cook Islands which qualified them for the 2021 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup before it was cancelled. She scored two goals in their record 30–0 win over Samoa.

She made her international debut for New Zealand in their 1–5 lost to Canada.

Personal life Abbott attended Nelson College for Girls where she earned the Rose Bowl Award for the Highest Achieving Athlete.

Honours Club Canterbury United Pride: National Women's League Winners: 2018 and 2020

International New Zealand U-17: 3rd place at the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup New Zealand U-20: Winners at the 2019 OFC U-19 Women's Championship