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Why England soccer star Chloe Kelly gets her own Barbie doll
Soccer star Chloe Kelly plays as a forward for Arsenal, the Women’s Super League club in England. Known for her blistering pace and powerful shots, she’s also part of England’s women’s national football team, the Lionesses, which reached the World Cup final in 2023.
In honor of being named as Barbie’s role model of the year, a toy has been made in the likeness of the 28-year-old athlete, who famously scored the winning goal in the UEFA European Women’s Championship in 2022 and the clinching penalty in the 2025 Euro final.
“I’m very proud to have my very own Barbie doll,†Kelly told CNN amid shooting her campaign for Barbie in a warehouse in north London, appearing energized and well rested despite participating in a Championships League game the night before (Arsenal is now through to the quarterfinals). “To see a footballer with a Barbie doll shows that our sport is here to stay. We’ve inspired so many on the pitch, but off the pitch this is huge.â€
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'So special' – Kelly honoured with Barbie doll
Chloe Kelly is one of several sporting stars to be included in Mattel's "Barbie Dream Team"
Arsenal and England forward Chloe Kelly has been transformed into a Barbie doll as part of a special series to mark International Women's Day.
Two-time European Championship winner Kelly, 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion Serena Williams and India cricketer Smriti Mandhana are among the sporting figures included by Mattel in its first ever "Barbie Dream Team", which it says "honours women who led the way in their industries".
"To be a Barbie role model is so special," said Kelly, 28. "To have my very own one-of-a-kind doll – I'm very proud of that.
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