Clare Polkinghorne
Australian association football player · Australia · On the map · Footballers · Born 1989 · age 37
Clare Elizabeth Polkinghorne is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a defender. On 2 October 2024 she announced her retirement from international football, and played her last game for the Matildas in a friendly against Chinese Taipei on 7 December 2024.
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Mitch Nichols Teammate at Brisbane Roar FC, 2008-2013
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Sophie Schmidt Teammate at Houston Dash, 2019-2026
Michelle Alozie Teammate at Houston Dash, 2021-2026
Elise Kellond-Knight Teammate at Brisbane Roar FC, 2008-2014
Luke Brattan Teammate at Brisbane Roar FC, 2008-2014
Laura Brock Teammate at Brisbane Roar FC, 2012-2014
Kim Carroll Teammate at Brisbane Roar FC, 2012-2014
Casey Dumont Teammate at Brisbane Roar FC, 2008-2013
Satara Murray Teammate at Houston Dash, 2019-2026
Erin Simon Teammate at Houston Dash, 2020-2026
Besart Berisha Teammate at Brisbane Roar FC, 2011-2014
Tommy Oar Teammate at Brisbane Roar FC, 2008-2010
Andrew Redmayne Cyclat Teammate at Brisbane Roar FC, 2010-2012
Matthew Jurman Teammate at Brisbane Roar FC, 2011-2013
Adam Sarota Teammate at Brisbane Roar FC, 2008-2010
Erik Paartalu Teammate at Brisbane Roar FC, 2010-2013
Sergio van Dijk Teammate at Brisbane Roar FC, 2008-2010
Havana Solaun Teammate at Houston Dash, 2023-2026
Reinaldo Elias da Costa Teammate at Brisbane Roar FC, 2008-2010- Luke DeVere Teammate at Brisbane Roar FC, 2008-2011
Isaka Cernak Teammate at Brisbane Roar FC, 2008-2010- Paulina Gramaglia Teammate at Houston Dash, 2023-2026
James Meyer Teammate at Brisbane Roar FC, 2010-2013
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She became Australia's most capped footballer in February 2023, and as of her final game, she extended this record with 169 appearances since her debut in 2006. She retired at Damallsvenskan club Kristianstads DFF. Polkinghorne was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2025 Australia Day Honours for "service to football".
