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Aussie Icon Simon Lands in Scotland
2 Aug
Summary
- Kyah Simon, 35, joins Hibernian Women on a one-year contract.
- The striker has 111 caps and 29 goals for the Australian national team.
- Simon is the first Indigenous Australian to score at a World Cup.
Hibernian Women have announced a significant signing with the acquisition of Australian international Kyah Simon. The 35-year-old striker has committed to a one-year contract with the Scottish club.
Simon brings an impressive international record, boasting 29 goals in 111 appearances for her national team, the Matildas. She has previously represented Australia at the 2011 World Cup, where she made history by becoming the first Indigenous Australian player, male or female, to score at the major tournament, netting a brace against Norway.
Her career has seen her play for numerous clubs globally, including stints in the US, Netherlands, England with Tottenham Hotspur, and most recently in France with Dijon. Head coach Joelle Murray highlighted Simon's top-level experience, anticipating her valuable contribution to player development and the team's ambition.
Simon herself expressed enthusiasm for the new challenge in Scottish football and her eagerness to compete for silverware alongside her new teammates. The signing is expected to bolster Hibernian's squad significantly.
