Michelle Akers: Biography, Facts and Career
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Michelle Anne Akers (formerly Akers-Stahl; born February 1, 1966) is an American former soccer player who starred in the 1991 and 1999 Women's World Cup and 1996 Olympics victories by the United States. At the 1991 World Cup, she won the Golden Shoe as the top scorer, with ten goals. Akers is regarded as one of the greatest female soccer players in history. She was named FIFA Female Player of the Century in 2002, an award she shared with China's Sun Wen. In 2004, Akers and Mia Hamm were the only two women named to the FIFA 100, a list of the 125 greatest living soccer players selected by Pelé and commissioned by FIFA for that organization's 100th anniversary. Akers is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, inducted in 2004.
Quick facts about Michelle Akers
- Full name: Michelle Akers
- Born: 1966-02-01
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q232508
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Who is Michelle Akers?
Michelle Anne Akers (formerly Akers-Stahl; born February 1, 1966) is an American former soccer player who starred in the 1991 and 1999 Women's World Cup and 1996 Olympics victories by the United States.
What nationality is Michelle Akers?
Michelle Akers is United States.
When was Michelle Akers born?
Michelle Akers was born on 1966-02-01.
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