Naomi Chinnama

Naomi Thomas-Chinnama

Personal information
Full name	Naomi Kai Thomas-Chinnama
Date of birth	(2004-05-13) 13 May 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth	Australia
Height	1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)[1]
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Perth Glory
Number	13
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2024	Melbourne City	43	(0)
2024–	Perth Glory	0	(0)
International career^‡
2022–	Australia U-20	22	(1)
2022–	Australia U-23	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 September 2024

Naomi Kai Thomas-Chinnama (born 13 May 2004) is an Australian soccer player who plays as a defender for Perth Glory in the A-League Women. She has previously played for Melbourne City.

Club career

In 2021, Chinnama made her debut for Melbourne City in a 2–0 home loss against Sydney FC, coming on for Teigen Allen in the 72nd minute.[2] In June 2024, Chinnama left Melbourne City at the end of her contract.[3]

In August 2024, Chinnama joined Perth Glory.[4]

International career

Born in Australia, Chinnama is of Trinidad and Tobago descent through her father and maternal grandparents.[5] In 2022, she made her debut for the Young Matildas in a 5–1 win over New Zealand.[6] Hunter was a part of Australia's side at the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup playing in all three games against Costa Rica, Brazil and Spain.

Thomas-Chinnama was a part of Australia U23's team at the 2022 AFF Women's Championship,[7] featuring in two games.

References

1. "Squad list – U20 Womens World Cup 2022" (PDF). FIFA. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
2. "Melbourne City vs Sydney FC Match Report". Soccerway. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
3. "Four Premiers Plate winners depart Melbourne City". Melbourne City. 27 June 2024.
4. Morgan, Gareth (9 August 2024). "Glory snap up Young Matildas star for 2024/25 ALW season". Perth Glory.
5. "Naomi Chinnama - Every setback makes me stronger".
6. "Commbank Young Matildas Defeat New Zealand in Series Opener". Football Australia. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
7. "Andreatta Confirms Youthful Final 28 Player Australian U23 Squad 2022 AFF Women's". Football Australia. 1 July 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.