Kenni Thompson

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| fullname = Kenni Louise Tohmasia Thompson

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|2000|12|1}}

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| position = Forward

| currentclub = AFC Bournemouth

| nationalyears1 = 2023–

| nationalteam1 = Bermuda

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| nationalgoals1 = 0

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Kenni Louise Tohmasia Thompson (born 1 December 2000) is a Bermudian footballer who plays as a striker for AFC Bournemouth Women

Early life

Thompson was born in Bermuda and enrolled in Saltus Grammar School.{{Cite web|url=http://bermudasun.bm/MobileContent/SPORTS/Island-Games/Article/Kenni-schooled-the-Barca-way/8/1310/63043|title=Kenni schooled the Barca way|publisher=bermudasun.bm}}

Youth career

As a youth player, Thompson received offers from Espanyol and Barcelona to join their youth academies, ending up joining the latter.{{Cite web|url=https://www.royalgazette.com/soccer/sport/article/20120702/kenni-earns-spot-with-spanish-giants-barca/|title=Kenni earns spot with Spanish giants Barca|date=2 July 2012 |publisher=royalgazette.com}} She also played for the WOSPAC Academy for three years, which enabled her to train with the youth academy of Spanish side UE Cornellà.{{Cite web|url=https://wospacstages.com/kenni-thompson-from-wospac-to-london|title=Kenni Thompson from WOSPAC to London and dreaming of playing with Bermuda|date=25 April 2022 }} After that, she joined the youth academy of English side Chelsea.{{Cite web|url=https://bernews.com/2021/09/inside-caribbean-thompson-best-woman-player/|title=Kenni Thompson - Bermuda News article|date=24 September 2021 }}

Senior club career

Thompson started her career with the reserves of Spanish side Espanyol, before being promoted to play for their first team.{{Cite web|url=https://juvenildivisiondehonor.com/las-promesas-del-futbol-femenino-en-espana/|title=Las promesas del fútbol femenino en Primera Iberdrola|date=9 October 2020 }}

In 2020, Thompson signed for Spanish side Deportivo de La Coruña, where she suffered injuries.{{Cite web|url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/futbol-femenino/primera-division/2020/12/23/5fe36d84268e3ec5418b45f7.html|title=Fichajes de ida y vuelta en la Primera Iberdrola: Moore, Thompson, Lía, McCormick, Woeller...|date=23 December 2020 |publisher=marca.com}} She debuted for Deportivo de La Coruña against Real Sociedad.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/20201010/483981998780/kenni-thompson-se-estrena-ante-la-real-sociedad-de-nuria-rabano.html|title=

Kenni Thompson se estrena ante la Real Sociedad de Nuria Rábano|date=

10 October 2020|publisher=lavanguardia.com}} In 2022, she signed for English side London City Lionesses, where she scored one goal and recorded one assist during her first ten appearances for the club, playing as midfielder.{{Cite web|url=https://www.royalgazette.com/soccer/sport/article/20220202/kenni-thompson-loving-life-in-london-looking-to-shine-with-bermuda/|title=Kenni Thompson loving life in London, looking to shine with Bermuda|date=2 February 2022 |publisher=royalgazette.com}}

International career

In 2014, Thompson participated in try-outs for the Spain under-16 women's national team.{{Cite web|url=https://www.royalgazette.com/home-away/lifestyle/article/20150331/beyond-barcelona-lies-a-greater-goal/|title=Beyond Barcelona lies a greater goal|date=31 March 2015 |publisher=royalgazette.com}}

Style of play

Thompson mainly operates as a winger but can operate in other positions.{{Cite web|url=https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esport-local/kenni-thompson-espanyol_375511_102.html|title=Kenni Thompson, un diamant formada a Catalunya|date=16 April 2019 |publisher=elnacional.cat}} She is left-footed and is known for her shooting ability.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/torremarathon/2020/10/02/nueva-generacion-as-nosas/00031601673957280479820.htm|title=La nueva generación de As Nosas|date=2 October 2020 |publisher=lavozdegalicia.es}}

Personal life

Thompson is the daughter of Bermudian footballer and manager Kenny Thompson.{{Cite web|url=https://www.royalgazette.com/soccer/sport/article/20210109/kenni-thompson-signs-for-civitas-santa-teresa-badajoz/|title=Kenni Thompson backed to show her true talent at Civitas Santa Teresa Badajoz|date=9 January 2021 |publisher=royalgazette.com}}