Grace Kuilamu

Grace Kuilamu ( ; born 13 March 2007) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for A-League Women club Brisbane Roar and the Australia national team. Kuilamu is the second player of Pacific Islander descent, male or female, to represent Australia at senior level.

Early life Kuilamu was born in 2007 into a Christian household in Brisbane to a Fijian father, Reverend Ilaitia Kuilamu (who hails from the village of Navidamu in the province of Macuata) She has five older siblings, though she was the first in her family to pursue soccer. She previously played rugby union, beginning at age 10. As a child she played with Souths United in the Football Queensland Premier League until 12-years-old. On 15 October 2023 she appeared in their 2–1 win against Melbourne Victory. She kicked a goal upon debut and became the youngest Brisbane Roar scorer of all-time at 16 years 216 days.

International career Kuilamu received her first callup for the Australia national team on 20 June 2025, when she was named in the extended squad for two friendlies against Panama on 5 and 8 July in Perth and Bunbury, respectively. She made her debut appearance in the match in Bunbury, becoming the first Australian of Pacific Islander descent (male or female) to represent Australia. She aspires to play at the FIFA Women's World Cup and to play overseas, namely in the Women's Super League (WSL) in England (though without a particular club in mind).