What You Need To Know About Australia’s New Starlet Princess Ibini

One of the major keys to success in the world of soccer is the development of young talent. When it comes to producing that same talent, the Matildas of Australia might be the very best. Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord, and Hayley Raso are just a few of many names that come to mind. Next up for the Aussies is a player whose name you need to remember: Princess Ibini. A bigger club will surely poach the 21-year-old in the future, but here’s what you need to know right now. 

Ibini Plays for Sydney FC

The daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Ibini has been with Sydney FC since the early beginnings of her development as a player. She’s trained with the club since she was 12 and made her senior team debut at 15. The striker has more than five years of experience in the W-League, which will only set her up for bigger things in the future. 

Football Is About Family and Fun for Ibini

"Always smile and be happy on the field" ?

A mantra that @SydneyFC forward Princess Ibini lives by every single game.#FutureStars #WLeague #SydneyIsSkyBlue pic.twitter.com/WJDZ3JfNzw

— Westfield W-League (@WLeague) January 27, 2021

Ibini’s older brother Bernie plays for Sydney FC on the men’s side. The starlet gives all the credit to her family for helping get her to this point. They’ve been an enormous support for her, and the sport itself brings the family together. On top of that, her goal is always to have fun and play the game with a smile. With her attitude towards the game combined with her skill level, the future is really bright.

Ibini Only Scores Worldies

Ibini’s quality on the pitch and her young age has created quite a bit of hype. One thing is certain, do not give her room on the wing to operate. Once she has space, she knows exactly what she wants to do with it in front of the goal. 

PRINCESS ? IBINI-ISEI ? Sewing the #SydneyDerby up pic.twitter.com/TDOJrMyG6r

— FindHerFootball (@findherfootball) December 30, 2020

Ibini also has some great long-distance goals to her name. This clean of a strike from more than 30 yards shows exactly what she’s capable of. 

.@princessibini_ with a ? from 3⃣0⃣#SYDvADL #WLeague

?: @FOXFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/dTRiMCdT2F

— Westfield W-League (@WLeague) December 29, 2019

As of now, Sydney is at the top of the W-League table with a 7-1 record, and Princess Ibini has played a significant role. It’s only a matter of time before a major club in Europe or America decides to bring her in to help in the attack. The fact that the Matildas consistently produce top young talent is astounding. Princess Ibini has arrived, and we can’t wait to see where her career takes her next. 

Featured Image via Instagram @PrincessIbini

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