Nicole Lauren Michael (born 17 January 2001) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a forward for SAFA Women's League club TS Galaxy Queens and the South Africa women's national team.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nicole Lauren Michael | ||
| Date of birth | 17 January 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Riverlea | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | TS Galaxy Queens | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2021 | Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022 | Royal AM | ||
| 2023 | TS Galaxy Queens | ||
| International career | |||
| 2017 | South Africa U17 | ||
| 2019 | South Africa U20 | ||
| 2023 | South Africa | (1) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career edit
Michael previously played for Bloemfontein Celtics Ladies and Royal AM.
In 2023, she joined Mpumalanga based club TS Galaxy Queens.[2][3][4]
International career edit
In 2017, she was selected in the Bantwana squad for the FIFA U/17 Women's World Cup Qualifiers.[5][6] She was part of the Basetsana squad that took part in the Chinese U-19 International Women's Tournament in 2019.[7]
On 4 December 2023, she scored her first senior international goal against Burkina Faso during the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of nations qualifiers.[8]
International goals edit
Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 December 2023 | Lucas Moripe Stadium, Pretoria, South Africa | Burkina Faso | 2-0 | 2-0 | 2024 Women's Africa Cup of nations qualifiers |
References edit
- ^ Vardien, Tashreeq. "Ellis full of praise for her Banyana troops as next phase of Wafcon title defence takes flight". Sport. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ "2023 to be a great year for women's Football – SAFA COO Monyepao". Central News South Africa. 5 February 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ Setena, Teboho. "Celtic still chasing top 5". News24. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ Hare, Rudene (4 February 2023). "TS Galaxy Queens Squad Announced for Hollywoodbets Super League Season". gsport4girls. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ Etheridge, Mark (10 February 2018). "Coach Dludlu names Bantwana World Cup qualifier squad". TeamSA. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ thembavukeya (23 August 2018). "Michael strikes for her goals". Soweto Urban. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ "South Africa lose to Vietnam in Chinese U19 women tournament". Goal.com. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ "Banyana Banyana qualify for 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations as Van Wyk sets new African record". Goal.com. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2023.