Tameka Yallop is a well-known Australian footballer who has earned recognition for her playing skills while on the field.
Playing primarily as a midfielder, Yallop has been an integral part of the Australian women’s national soccer team, the Matildas, since 2007.
Her career took off with the Brisbane Roar in the W-League, where she quickly became a standout player.
Yallop‘s ability to adapt to various positions on the field and her consistent performances have made her a prominent figure in women’s football.
Profile
- – Full name: Tameka Yallop
- – Date of birth: June 16, 1991
- – Age: 33 years old
- – Gender: Female
- – Place of birth: Orange, New South Wales, Australia
- – Nationality: Australian
- – Profession: Professional Footballer
- – Height: 1.61 m
- – Parents: N/A
- – Siblings: N/A
- – Spouse: Kirsty Yallop
- – Children: Harley Yallop
- – Relationship status: Married
- – Religion: N/A
- – Ethnicity: N/A
- – Net worth: $1 Million – $5 Million
Early Life and Education
Tameka Yallop, now 33, was born on June 16, 1991, in Orange, New South Wales, Australia. Growing up in the town of Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast, Yallop showed an early affinity for football.
Her educational journey took her to All Saints Anglican School in Gold Coast, where she balanced her studies with her growing football career. Yallop played for local junior clubs throughout her youth, laying the foundation for her future in professional football.
While details about her family’s background, religion, and ethnicity remain largely private, it is clear that Yallop‘s upbringing on the Gold Coast played a significant role in shaping her football career.
Personal Life
Tameka Yallop‘s personal life has been as eventful as her professional career. She is married to fellow footballer Kirsty Yallop, a former New Zealand international player.
The couple met while playing for the same club and announced their engagement in December 2017. They tied the knot on February 9, 2019, in Mangawhai, New Zealand.
The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Harley Yallop, in August 2021. Tameka and Kirsty adopted the surname Yallop after their marriage, symbolizing their union both on and off the field.
Career
Tameka Yallop‘s career began in earnest when she joined the Brisbane Roar in the W-League in 2008. Her versatility on the field allowed her to play various roles, contributing significantly to the team’s successes.
Yallop was a key player in Brisbane Roar’s W-League Championship and Premiership victories during the 2008-09 season. Over the years, she also had stints with international clubs such as Boston Breakers in the United States, 1. FFC Frankfurt in Germany, and Klepp IL in Norway.
Yallop’s international career with the Matildas has been equally impressive, featuring in multiple FIFA Women’s World Cups and Olympic Games.
Her contributions to the Australian national team include a historic win over the United States in the 2017 Tournament of Nations and reaching the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-finals.
Awards
- – Westfield W-League Players Player of the Year Award (2012-13)
- – Julie Dolan Medal for W-League Player of the Year (2014)
Net Worth
Tameka Yallop‘s net worth as of 2024 is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. Her wealth has primarily been accumulated through her successful football career, including salaries from both club and international play, endorsements, and sponsorships.
Social Media
- – Instagram: @tamekayallop
- – Twitter: @TamekaYallop
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