Mary Fowler

Australia

Born in far north Queensland, Fowler and her four siblings did not own a television growing up, instead needing to find other ways to amuse themselves on the streets and beaches of Cairns, which, of course, frequently meant playing football. So perhaps it should be no surprise that the 20-year-old’s ability with the ball at her feet has had coaches across Australia – as well as the Republic of Ireland, for whom she was also eligible – raving ever since she was old enough to be noticed...