Holly McNamara

Forward Holly McNamara

Height 174cm

D.O.B. 23/1/03

Born Sydney

Biography

Australian Cap Number: 219

Debut: 21-Jan-2022 v Indonesia (in Mumbai) Asian Cup (W18-0) age 18

Caps (Goals): 20 (2)

Major Tournaments: 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup (India) & AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ (Australia).

Current Club: Everton F.C.

Previous Clubs: Melbourne City

Junior Club/Member Federation: Ermington United Sports and Recreation Club / Football NSW

McNamara comes into the tournament off a blistering start to her A-League Women's season, leading the league in goals with 12 to her name.

The forward made her debut for Australia at the 2022 edition of the tournament; however, shortly after returning home, would sustain an ACL injury that saw her sidelined for the rest of the 2021/22 season.

Heartbreakingly, after recovering from the injury and receiving her first call-up for Australia in over a year, she suffered yet another ACL injury in November 2023 that saw her sidelined once again.

Despite a number of setbacks in her young career, McNamara made her return for Australia during the 2025 SheBelieves Cup game against Japan, marking 1,119 days between appearances in green & gold.

The forward scored her first goal for Australia in 2025, finding the back of the net against Slovenia during a match at HBF Park in Perth. McNamara will be hoping to bring her scintillating form in the domestic league to the tournament.

Holly McNamara playing for Australia against Thailand during the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. (Photo: Ann Odong/Football Australia)

Holly McNamara of Australia is seen during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Group B match between Philippines and Australia at Mumbai Football Arena on January 24, 2022 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images)

Holly McNamara after making her debut for Australia at the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. (Photo: Ann Odong/Football Australia)

Holly McNamara coming on to make her senior debut for Australia at the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. (Photo: Ann Odong/Football Australia)

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Holly McNamara Videos

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Holly McNamara: My debut goal was a moment of relief | Interview | Australia v Slovenia Game 1

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Holly McNamara talks about her whirlwind few months and her selection at her first AFC Asian Cup

Holly McNamara News

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Matildas at Home Preview: Blockbuster week of action in the A-League Women's competition

Amid a week of 'football frenzy', teams are still vying for a spot in the final series.

Charlize Rule celebrates scoring for Sydney FC with her teammates

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Matildas at Home: The kids are alright

The Commonwealth Bank Matildas are returning to their clubs and the A-League Women's is heating up with games and goals galore. Jada Whyman created a piece of history as Sydney FC defeated Brisbane Roar 2-0.

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Forwards Holly McNamara and Cortnee Vine complete 23-player AFC Women's Asian Cup squad

The 23-players that will represent Australia at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ have been finalised by Commonwealth Bank Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson at the conclusion of a pre-tournament training camp in Dubai. Following the announcement of the initial player se