Emily Louise Scarr is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Women's Championship club Sunderland.

Emily Scarr
Scarr playing for Sunderland in 2023
Personal information
Full name Emily Louise Scarr[1]
Date of birth (1999-09-15) 15 September 1999 (age 25)[2]
Place of birth Bishop Auckland, England[3]
Position(s) Forward[4]
Team information
Current team
Sunderland
Number 8[5]
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Sunderland 60 (19)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 April 2024

Early life

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Scarr was born in Bishop Auckland[3] and attended Whitworth Park Academy in Spennymoor.[6]

Club career

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Middlesbrough

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In her 5 years playing for Middlesbrough, Scarr scored 56 goals in 85 league matches.[7]

Sunderland

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On 2 July 2020, it was reported that Scarr had left Middlesbrough and that Sunderland were seeking to sign her.[8] On 18 August 2020, Sunderland announced that they had signed Scarr.[9]

Personal life

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In December 2021, it was reported that Scarr had recently been the victim of drink spiking.[10][11][12][13]

References

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  1. ^ "Sunderland | The FA Women's National League". fulltime.thefa.com. Archived from the original on 22 January 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Emily Scarr". Sunderland Association Football Club. Archived from the original on 23 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b Patterson, Charlotte (13 June 2022). "Lasses Interview & Player Profile: Emily Scarr". Roker Report. Archived from the original on 27 December 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Emily Scarr - SAFC". Sunderland Association Football Club. Archived from the original on 29 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  5. ^ "SAFC Women - SAFC". Sunderland Association Football Club. Archived from the original on 23 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  6. ^ "School's conveyor belt of sports stars". The Northern Echo. 25 January 2015. Archived from the original on 21 February 2024.
  7. ^ Craggs, Mark (26 August 2020). "Scarr ready for new challenge". Sunderland Association Football Club. Archived from the original on 21 January 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  8. ^ Copley, James (2 July 2020). "Sunderland Ladies eye ex-Middlesbrough duo - but could face competition from Newcastle United". Sunderland Echo. Archived from the original on 21 February 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  9. ^ Gardner, Conor (18 August 2020). "Lasses confirm four new signings". Sunderland Association Football Club. Archived from the original on 21 January 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  10. ^ Smith, Phil (4 December 2021). "Sunderland Ladies player back training after being spiked". Shields Gazette. Archived from the original on 21 February 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  11. ^ Godfrey, Dan (3 December 2021). "Team update from Reay for Villa". Sunderland Association Football Club. Archived from the original on 21 February 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  12. ^ Speight, Rich (5 December 2021). "Lasses Match Preview: Sunderland welcome WSL side Aston Villa in the Conti Cup today!". Roker Report. Archived from the original on 27 December 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  13. ^ Copley, James (12 December 2021). "Sunderland coach details how squad have rallied around pair after shocking drink spiking and car crash incidents". Sunderland Echo. Archived from the original on 21 February 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
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