Kenni Thompson

Kenni Louise Tohmasia Thompson (born 1 December 2000) is a Bermudian footballer who plays as a striker for AFC Bournemouth Women

Early life

Thompson was born in Bermuda and enrolled in Saltus Grammar School.

Youth career

As a youth player, Thompson received offers from Espanyol and Barcelona to join their youth academies, ending up joining the latter. She also played for the WOSPAC Academy for three years, which enabled her to train with the youth academy of Spanish side UE Cornellà. After that, she joined the youth academy of English side Chelsea.

Senior club career

Thompson started her career with the reserves of Spanish side Espanyol, before being promoted to play for their first team.

In 2020, Thompson signed for Spanish side Deportivo de La Coruña, where she suffered injuries. She debuted for Deportivo de La Coruña against Real Sociedad. In 2022, she signed for English side London City Lionesses, where she scored one goal and recorded one assist during her first ten appearances for the club, playing as midfielder.

International career

In 2014, Thompson participated in try-outs for the Spain under-16 women's national team.

Style of play

Thompson mainly operates as a winger but can operate in other positions. She is left-footed and is known for her shooting ability.

Personal life

Thompson is the daughter of Bermudian footballer and manager Kenny Thompson.