Perle Morroni
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| Full name | Perle Morroni | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 15 October 1997 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Montpellier, France | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Left-back | ||||||||||||||||
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Current team | San Diego Wave | ||||||||||||||||
| Number | 75 | ||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2007 | Montpellier | ||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2009 | A.S. Lattoise | ||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2012 | Montpellier | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2016 | Paris Saint-Germain | ||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
| 2014–2021 | Paris Saint-Germain | 71 | (4) | ||||||||||||||
| 2018 | → Barcelona (loan) | 4 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2021–2024 | Lyon | 52 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
| 2024– | San Diego Wave | 6 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | France U16 | 3 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2013 | France U17 | 8 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
| 2016 | France U19 | 10 | (2) | ||||||||||||||
| 2016 | France U20 | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2017–2019 | France U23 | 16 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2020–2021 | France | 11 | (2) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 August 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
Perle Morroni (born 15 October 1997) is a French professional footballer who plays as a left-back for San Diego Wave FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).[1]
Club career
[edit]Paris Saint-Germain
[edit]Morroni, a youth academy graduate of Paris Saint-Germain, signed her first senior contract in 2015.[2] She made her PSG debut against Rodez at age 17. After playing in 3 matches in her first year as a professional, Morroni took advantage of an injury to Laure Boulleau and made twelve appearances in her second year, including both of PSG's Champions League semifinal matches.[3] In 2017, Morroni played in the Champions League final, a penalty shootout defeat to French rivals Lyon.[4]
Morroni signed a two-year contract extension with PSG on 22 January 2019.[5]
Barcelona (loan)
[edit]On 10 January 2018, Morroni joined Barcelona on loan until the end of the season.[6] While she did not feature regularly, Morroni cemented herself permanently as a left-back during her loan spell with the Catalonian club.[2]
Lyon
[edit]In July 2021, she joined Lyon on a three-year contract.[7] During her time at Lyon, she won the 2021–22 UEFA Women's Champions League with the club.[8] Morroni appeared in 52 games and scored 1 goal in her multi-year tenure at Lyon.
San Diego Wave FC
[edit]On 22 August 2024, NWSL club San Diego Wave signed Morroni to a contract through the 2026 season.[9] She made her debut for the club against Portland Thorns FC in the CONCACAF W Champions Cup on 18 September 2024.[10] Morroni made her league debut against the Chicago Red Stars on 21 September 2024.[11]
International career
[edit]Morroni was part of the France U19s that won the 2016 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship. She was also named in the team of the tournament.[12]
Morroni was first called up to the senior French national team in June 2016; before being called up in September 2017, but had to withdraw due to injury. She made her debut for the France national team on 7 March 2020 in a 1–0 win against Brazil.[13] Morroni scored her first international goal against Kazakhstan on 1 December 2020, scoring in the 67th minute.[14]
Leading up to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, Kadidiatou Diani, Marie-Antoinette Katoto, Wendie Renard withdrew from squad selection due to the conditions under current management.[15] Morroni, who had not received a call-up from Corinne Diacre in almost a year, also withdrew from selection and spoke out about her decision on social media.[16]
Style of play
[edit]Morroni can also play as a left winger.[17]
Personal life
[edit]Born in France, Morroni is of Ivorian descent.[18] She is close friends with her teammate Delphine Cascarino.[19]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]| Club | Season | League | Cup[a] | Continental[b] | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| 2014–15 | Division 1 Féminine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2015–16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 12 | 2 | |||
| 2016–17 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | 20 | 2 | |||
| 2017–18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2018–19 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 23 | 0 | |||
| 2019–20 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 21 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — | 24 | 1 | |||
| Total | 71 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 104 | 5 | ||
| Barcelona (loan) | 2017–18 | Primera División | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | |
| Lyon | 2021–22 | Division 1 Féminine | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | — | 27 | 2 | |
| 2022–23 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 31 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 25 | 0 | ||
| Total | 52 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 83 | 2 | ||
| San Diego Wave FC | 2024 | NWSL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0[d] | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Career total | 133 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 47 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 200 | 7 | ||
- ^ Includes the Coupe de France Féminine and the NWSL Challenge Cup
- ^ Includes the UEFA Women's Champions League and CONCACAF W Champions Cup
- ^ a b c Includes the Trophée des Championnes
- ^ Includes the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup
International
[edit]- As of 30 November 2021[22]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2020 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | |
| Total | 11 | 2 | |
- Scores and results list France's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Morroni goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 December 2020 | Stade de la Rabine, Vannes, France |  Kazakhstan |
10–0 | 12–0 | 2022 UEFA Women's Euro qualification |
| 2 | 20 February 2021 | Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz, France |  Switzerland |
2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
Honours
[edit]Paris Saint-Germain
- Division 1 Féminine: 2020–21[23]
- Coupe de France: 2017–18[24]
- UEFA Women's Champions League runner-up: 2014–15, 2016–17
Lyon
- Division 1 Féminine: 2021–22, 2022–23,[25] 2023–24[26]
- Coupe de France: 2022–23[27]
- Trophée des Championnes: 2022,[28] 2023[29]
- UEFA Women's Champions League: 2021–22
France U19
Individual
- UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship team of the tournament: 2016[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Perle Morroni". Retrieved 6 August 2019.
- ^ a b "PORTRAIT - Féminines, OL-PSG : Perle Morroni, au nom du frère" (in French). 16 November 2019. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Perle Morroni prolonge avec le PSG jusqu'en 2021 (RMC Sport)". CulturePSG. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ UEFA.com. "History: Lyon 0-0 Paris | UEFA Women's Champions League 2016/17 Final". UEFA.com. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ Hermant, Bruno. "Perle Morroni prolonge avec le PSG jusqu'en 2021 (RMC Sport)". www.culturepsg.com (in French).
- ^ "Morroni to strengthen Barça Women's squad". www.fcbarcelona.com.
- ^ "OL - Mercato : Perle Morroni s'engage avec les Fenottes" (in French). 23 July 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Barcelona 1-3 Lyon: OL win eighth UEFA Women's Champions League final in thriller". 21 May 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "San Diego Wave FC Sign French Defender Perle Morroni". 22 August 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "San Diego Wave Stage Late Comeback, Secure 3-2 Win Over Portland Thorns in Concacaf W Champions Cup at Snapdragon Stadium". sandiegowavefc.com.
- ^ "San Diego Wave Falls 1-0 to Chicago Red Stars at SeatGeek Stadium". sandiegowavefc.com.
- ^ a b c "Finalists dominate WU19 all-star squad". 4 August 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Equipe de France : une première riche en émotions pour Perle Morroni" (in French). 8 March 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Bleues - Le KAZAKHSTAN a ouvert les vannes face à la FRANCE". www.footofemini.fr (in French).
- ^ Newman, Blair (3 March 2023). "France in turmoil, again: On the downfall of Diacre, and how Les Bleues can salvage the World Cup – Equalizer Soccer". equalizersoccer.com. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ "Perle Morroni withdraws from France's national team amid key players' exodus - Get French Football News". 26 February 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ "EXCLU - Perle Morroni : « Je dois être capable d'apporter plus à mon équipe »". www.leparisien.fr (in French).
- ^ L'Équipière, Par (1 December 2019). "Perle Morroni".
- ^ Gaillard, Claire. "Perle Morroni : « J'ai appris à aimer défendre »". www.fff.fr (in French).
- ^ "Statistics" (in French). footofeminin.fr. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
- ^ Perle Morroni at Soccerway
- ^ "Joueuse - Perle MORRONI - FFF". Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ Loyant, Richard (4 June 2021). "Paris SG sacré pour la première fois". Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Football féminin : le Paris-Saint-Germain détrône Lyon et gagne la Coupe de France". 1 June 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "LYON BAT PARIS ET S'OFFRE LE DOUBLÉ" (in French). 21 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "LYON GARDE SA COURONNE" (in French). 17 May 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "ET DE 10 POUR LYON" (in French). 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "LYON DOUBLE LA MISE". 28 August 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Trophée des Championnes 2023 - Finale - Lyon (D1)-PSG (D1) 2-0". Retrieved 13 May 2024.
External links
[edit]- Perle Morroni – UEFA competition record (archive)
- Perle Morroni at Soccerway
- Perle Morroni at the French Football Federation (in French)
- Perle Morroni at the French Football Federation (archived 2019-08-06) (in French)
- 1997 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Montpellier
- Women's association football fullbacks
- French women's footballers
- France women's youth international footballers
- France women's international footballers
- French sportspeople of Ivorian descent
- Paris Saint-Germain FC (women) players
- FC Barcelona Femení players
- Olympique Lyonnais Féminin players
- San Diego Wave FC players
- Première Ligue players
- Liga F players
- French expatriate women's footballers
- French expatriate sportspeople in the United States
- Expatriate women's soccer players in the United States
- 21st-century French sportswomen