 Canadian footballer Quinn made history Down Under last week by becoming the first ever out trans and non-binary player to feature at a World Cup. The midfielder played the entire Group B match against Nigeria as the North Americans could only manage a goalless draw in Melbourne. Their presence at the Women's World Cup has seen Quinn become an instant icon to the millions of trans and non-binary people around the world. So, who exactly is the trailblazing footballer eyeing glory for Canada in Australia and New Zealand over the next month? Here is everything you need to know about Quinn. Who is Quinn? Quinn, whose full name is Rebecca Quinn, was born in Toronto in 1995. The 27 year-old football obsessive first started playing the game when they were just six years old. Quinn has won plaudits on and off the pitch (Picture: Elsa – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) They were talented in sport from an early age, partaking in competitive swimming, hockey and skiing. Quinn studied biology at Duke University in North Carolina, during which time they became the first ever Canadian player to feature for the Duke Blue Devils varsity team. Having made their Canada debut in 2014 in the Cyprus Cup when they were just 18, Quinn helped their country win the bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Quinn and Canada went two better at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo with a gold medal. Quinn's appearance at the Tokyo games saw them become the first out trans and non-binary athlete in the history of the Olympics. Altogether, Quinn has made 89 appearances for the Canadian national team, scoring 5 goals in the process. Australia and New Zealand 2023 is their second World Cup having featured at the 2019 edition in France. At club level, they play for Seattle-based OL Reign having previously had spells in American, French and Swedish football. When did Quinn transition? Quinn came out as trans and non-binary){kind=link}
Canadian footballer Quinn made history Down Under last week by becoming the first ever out trans and non-binary player to feature at a World Cup.
The midfielder played the entire Group B match against Nigeria as the North Americans could only manage a goalless draw in Melbourne.
Their presence at the Women’s World Cup has seen Quinn become an instant icon to the millions of trans and non-binary people around the world.
So, who exactly is the trailblazing footballer eyeing glory for Canada in Australia and New Zealand over the next month?
Here is everything you need to know about Quinn.