Millie Bright is an English professional footballer who gained recognition for her outstanding skills as a defender.
Born in Killamarsh, England, she plays for Chelsea FC Women and the England national team.
Millie became widely known after joining Chelsea in 2015, helping the team win multiple domestic and international victories, including the UEFA Women’s Women’s Champions League and several FA Women’s Super League titles.
She has also made significant contributions to the success of the England team, notably being part of the squad that won the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 and captaining the team in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Early Life and Education
Millie Bright was born on August 21, 1993, in Killamarsh, England. She is currently 31 years old. She grew up in a small town with a passion for sports.
Her parents, Steve and Nicola Bright, supported her athletic ambitions, which led her to join the grassroots club Killamarsh Dynamos. Bright attended Sheffield Road School and later Killamarsh Junior School before transferring to Eckington School during her teenage years.
Her ethnicity is Caucasian, and she identifies as Christian. Despite battling health issues as a child, including pneumonia and asthma, she pursued her dream of playing football, overcoming these obstacles to build a highly successful career.
Personal Life
Millie Bright is engaged to performance coach Levi Crew. The couple made their relationship public in 2020, and they frequently share glimpses of their life on social media.
Levi proposed to Millie on Christmas Eve 2023, and they announced their engagement shortly afterwards. While they have no children, they share a close bond and enjoy travelling together, often accompanied by their two pet dogs.
Career
Millie Bright began her professional football career with Doncaster Rovers Belles, where she played from 2009 to 2014. After a brief loan spell with Leeds Ladies, she moved permanently to Chelsea FC Women in 2015, marking the beginning of her rise to stardom.
Bright quickly became known at Chelsea for her defensive prowess and leadership on the field. She helped Chelsea secure several FA Women’s Super League (WSL) titles and FA Women’s Cups and even reached the UEFA Women’s Champions League final in 2021.
Bright made her senior debut internationally for the England national team in 2016 during a match against Belgium. Since then, she has earned over 80 caps for the national team.
She played a pivotal role in England’s Euro 2022 victory and captained the national team during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, guiding them to their first-ever final appearance. Known for her strength, tactical awareness, and aerial ability, Bright is regarded as one of the best defenders in women’s football today.
Awards
Vauxhall England Young Player of the Year (2016)
FIFA FIFPro Women’sWomen’s World11 (2020, 2021)
FA WSL PFA Team of the Year (2017-18, 2019-20, 2021-22)
Arnold Clark Cup Golden Boot (2022)
FA WSL titles: 2015, 2017-18, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22
FA Women’sWomen’s Cup: 2014-15, 2017-18, 2020-21, 2021-22
UEFA Women’sWomen’s Euro Champion (2022)
Net Worth
Millie Bright’sBright’s net worth is estimated at $3 million. Her income primarily derives from her professional football career with Chelsea and the England national team. In addition to her salary, she has lucrative endorsements, including being a brand ambassador for Adidas.
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