Martha Thomas (footballer)
Martha Thomas is a professional footballer who is a striker for West Ham United of the FA Women's Super League and the Scotland national team.
Early life
Thomas was born in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England before moving to Weston, Florida, at the age of six. While in Weston, she played for youth club Weston FC.Charlotte 49ers
Thomas played college soccer for Charlotte 49ers, captaining the team for two seasons. In her first year, Thomas led the team in goals with 11 and was voted Conference USA Freshman of the Year. The following three years, Thomas was selected to the All-Conference USA First Team as well as being voted as the league's Offensive Player of the Year in 2016 and 2017. Upon leaving, Thomas ranked as the school's all-time leading goalscorer with 47. She had hoped to enter the 2018 NWSL College Draft, but suffered an ACL injury in her final appearance for the 49ers.Club career
Le Havre AC
Thomas began her professional career in 2018 with Le Havre AC in the French Division 2, finishing second in the league in her debut season.West Ham United
On 16 July 2019, Thomas signed for West Ham United of the FA WSL.International career
Thomas is a former United States youth international, having represented the country at the U23 level in 2019 at the Portland Thorns Spring Invitational preseason tournament. She had not yet acquired American citizenship, however, making her ineligible to represent the senior team.Thomas was also eligible to represent both England and Scotland at the senior level. In September 2019 she attended a training camp with the Scotland national team. She subsequently received her first call-up to the Scotland squad on 25 October 2019 but was forced to withdraw through injury. She was again selected by Scotland for the 2020 Pinatar Cup and scored two goals as she made her full international debut in a 3–0 win against Ukraine on 4 March 2020.
Career statistics
Club
International goals
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | |
| 1 | 4 March 2020 | Pinatar Arenal, San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain | 1 | 1–0 | 3–0 | 2020 Pinatar Cup | ||
| 2 | 4 March 2020 | Pinatar Arenal, San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain | 1 | 2–0 | 3–0 | 2020 Pinatar Cup |
Honours
College
Charlotte 49ers- Conference USA Women's Soccer Tournament: 2016
Individual
- Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year: 2016, 2017