29 Jun 2023

NZ Sporting History: Wendy Sharpe

From Afternoons, 2:25 pm on 29 June 2023

As excitement builds for the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup we look back of one of most successful football players here in Aotearoa.

Wendy Sharpe debuted with the Football Ferns in 1980 when she was just 16 years old.

In her 16 year career she broke several records, and to this day holds the best scoring rate for a Football Fern with over 10 caps.

Wendy Sharpe with daughter, Chanelle, on the sideline.

Photo: supplied / Wendy Sharpe