TFemale soccer players will also take part in events commemorating International Women’s Day. Brands like Mattel look to international influencers and are followed by thousands of girls who want to be like them. In this case, the chosen one is England’s Chloe Kelly.
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The Arsenal and England forward was transformed into a Barbie doll as part of a special series on March 8. Chloe recently said that before joining Arsenal, stress had affected her mental health and her hair had started falling out.
Baldness has become noticeable on the sides of my head. I had already seen the psychological effects happening to my body, now I saw the physical changes happening to my body.
Kelly was a key figure in the Gunners’ victory in the Women’s Champions League last season and is a player who remains very much in the hearts of British and fans around the world.
In 2025 she was nominated for the Ballon d’Or. She faced competition from her England teammates, defender Lucy Bronze and goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, who play for Chelsea. Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bommatti, who has won the award twice in the past, was also considered.
Chloe Kelly, England icon
In England her name is honored and respected. She was a key figure in England’s last two European Championship wins. Her performance on the pitch also helped her reach the 2023 Women’s World Cup finals.
She scored the winning goal in extra time against the Lionesses at Wembley, securing victory over Germany in the 2022 final. Furthermore, he scored the decisive penalty in the penalty shootout against Spain, and retained his title at last summer’s tournament in Switzerland.
Join Mattel’s Barbie Dream Team
Chloe Kelly joins 23-time Grand Slam champion tennis player Serena Williams and Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana. They are among the athletes included in the brand’s first “Barbie Dream Team.” According to the company, it “recognizes women who have paved the way in their respective industries.”
