One of the biggest names in Australian sport has posted a photo on social media of when he was a newborn child. Can you guess his identity?
The sports star uploaded a photo to Instagram with a series of emojis accompanying the post, which included a wide range of images.
One of those photos was of the superstar with a cheeky expression when they were three or four years old, give or take.
The sports star recently announced himself to the Australian public, became a household name in 2023 and will continue to be more popular than athletes who have been around for much longer.
The international superstar posted this childhood photo on social media on Tuesday.
His star has risen both domestically and internationally, and last year he signed a deal with a major UK sports franchise.
While she became an overnight celebrity in her chosen sport, this athlete has also become part of a power couple with one of the biggest names in rugby league.
That final clue should be the reveal: it’s Matildas ace Mary Fowler.
The Manchester City striker burst onto the Australian scene at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and also found love with NRL star Nathan Cleary.
Fowler was born on February 14, 2003 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia, into a football-loving family.
Growing up with four brothers, his passion for sport was influenced by his older brother, and the family often played football together at Trinity Beach.
Matildas superstar Mary Fowler included the childhood photo in a photo dump featuring her stylish new look.
Fowler and her boyfriend Nathan Cleary of the NRL team Penrith Panthers have become the country’s sporting power couple.
At 11, Fowler’s family moved to the Netherlands, honing his skills through street football before returning to Australia at 14.
She quickly made a name for herself, playing in the New South Wales Women’s National Premier League and, at the age of 15, made her international debut for the Matildas during the 2018 Tournament of Nations against Brazil.
Fowler’s prodigious talent attracted attention from the start and, at the age of 16, she was selected for the Matildas team for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Despite not playing in the tournament, the experience fueled his ambition. He began his professional career at Adelaide United, where he made his debut in the 2019-20 season.
Shortly after, Fowler moved to France and signed with Montpellier HSC, before securing a contract with Manchester City in 2022, cementing her presence in the Women’s Super League.
Fowler was always a football fan, even in rugby league-mad far north Queensland.
The 21-year-old now plays for Manchester City and is an international star for the Matildas.
His international career continued to flourish when he participated in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where he scored a crucial goal against Great Britain in the quarterfinals.
Fowler’s exceptional performance earned her the PFA Young Footballer of the Year award in 2022.
By the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Fowler had become a vital player for the Matildas, scoring her first World Cup goal against Canada and helping the team reach the final four in the absence of injured captain Sam Kerr.
Off the field, Fowler is known for her creativity and love of new cultures, having lived in several countries.
In 2023, her personal life became the subject of media attention when she began dating Cleary.
Their relationship, revealed exclusively by Daily Mail Australia, has since become a topic of public interest, with both athletes maintaining a relatively private but supportive partnership.
Despite the scrutiny, Fowler remains focused on her career, balancing her commitments to Manchester City and the Australian national team.