Eniola Aluko

Former Footballer

Eniola Aluko MBE is one of the leading figures in women’s football, displaying her remarkable skills on the pitch, as well as her achievements in law and sports broadcasting. Her advocacy for gender equality and her firsthand encounters with racism in football have made her a prominent voice.

“Have a healthy disregard for the impossible!”

Topics

Diversity and Inclusion
Creating a Winning Mindset
Lessons from Playing for England
Mentoring for Sports Careers

Languages

She presents in English.

How she presents

An exceptional speaker with a natural ability to captivate and inspire audiences, Eniola Aluko is the perfect choice to speak at a wide range of events.

Publications

2019
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In Detail

At the age of 17, Eniola made history as the youngest player to debut for the England national team, facing the challenge of a European Championships game. Her groundbreaking journey continued as she represented Team GB in the 2012 Olympics, reshaping perceptions of women’s sports, especially football. Aluko excelled during her six-year tenure with Chelsea FC, emerging as the league’s top scorer and playing a pivotal role in their UEFA Champions League semi-final run. Later, she ventured to Italy’s Juventus before retiring from professional football. Eniola’s leadership transition saw her become Sporting Director for Aston Villa Women FC and LA’s Angel City FC in the US. She also made history by becoming the first female pundit on Match of the Day, contributing to the growing recognition of women’s insights in football commentary.

What she offers you

Eni offers audiences insights into the sacrifices and sheer work required to achieve the top of any profession. She speaks from experience of staying motivated, achieving high performance and self-belief and draws parallels to the corporate world.