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Océane Hurtré’s goals and crossing power Birmingham’s strong start
Océane Hurtré has emerged as one of the Women’s Super League’s most effective attackers since joining promoted Birmingham, drawing comparisons with David Beckham for the quality of her crossing. Her strong start has also brought a France call-up, marking a breakthrough season that former coaches say reflects her development in both skill and confidence.
The 22-year-old has scored six goals in Birmingham’s first eight league matches, level as the WSL’s second-highest scorer, and added two assists. She scored and assisted on her France debut last month. Hurtré made her professional debut for Paris Saint-Germain at 16, then went on loan to Dijon and Bordeaux to gain experience; coaches praise her left foot and versatility, while noting that her physical adaptation helped her reach elite level.
In short
- Hurtré has six goals in Birmingham’s first eight WSL matches.
- She has earned a France call-up after a breakthrough season.
- Coaches praise her crossing, versatility and progress.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “‘She can do what Beckham did’: Océane Hurtré making waves at Birmingham”.