Eileen Campbell

Eileen Michelle Campbell (born 17 September 2000) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Frauen-Bundesliga side SC Freiburg and the Austria national team. She previously played for ÖFB Frauen Bundesliga club SPG SCR Altach/FFC Vorderland.

Early life

Campbell was born in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg to a Northern Irish mother and a father from Vorarlberg. She began playing football at SC Tisis at the age of 8. For years, as late as the U16 team at FC Blau-Weiß Feldkirch, she played in boys' teams as the only girl. In 2018 she earned her Matura at the Gymnasium Mehrerau in Bregenz.

Club career

In summer 2015 Campbell had a trial with Frauen-Bundesliga club SC Freiburg and moved to FC Rot-Weiß Rankweil of the Austrian second tier.

In 2019, Campbell joined ÖFB Frauen Bundesliga side SPG SCR Altach/FFC Vorderland, then called FFC Vorderland. After the 2022–23 season, during which she scored 15 goals in 17 appearances, she earned the award of the best female footballer of the season in Austria, becoming the first person from Vorarlberg to achieve this feat.

In November 2023 it was announced that Campbell would join Frauen-Bundesliga club SC Freiburg in January 2024.

International career

Born to a Northern Irish mother, Campbell only had British citizenship until 2015 when she was called up to the Austria U17 national team and obtained an Austrian passport. For the Austria U19 she played in two matches. She made her debut for the senior national team on 15 November 2022, in a 3–0 win in a friendly against Slovakia.

Outside football

As of October 2023 Campbell was working 42 hours per week at a law firm in Liechtenstein.

Career statistics

Scores and results list Austria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Campbell goal.

References

External links

• Eileen Campbell at kicker (in German)