- Mary Fowler has had a Barbie doll designed in her image
- She unveiled the doll on Instagram on Wednesday.
- Fowler was speechless at the doll.
Mary Fowler has been recognized for her stellar 12 months on the pitch after being included in a new range of Barbie dolls.
The Matildas star, 21, led her country to the World Cup semi-final last year and will play a role in Australia’s bid to win gold at the Paris Olympics.
Fowler is seen as a star of the future for club and country, and has already secured impressive sponsorship deals with the likes of sportswear giant Adidas.
And on Wednesday it was revealed that doll maker Barbie had released a design based on the striker, with Fowler proudly showing off the plastic figure on Instagram.
“Meet my role model Barbie doll,” she posted.
Mary Fowler has modeled a Barbie doll after her and will unveil her on Wednesday.
The doll features Fowler’s iconic gloves, hairstyle and earrings.
‘So grateful for the opportunity to capture and share a version of myself when I feel my strongest and most confident.
“Thank you Barbie for making a mini Mary and reminding me how important it is to be yourself.”
Her post generated a wave of positive reactions in the comments, with her Matildas teammate Katrina Gorry admitting that Fowler is the inspiration for her daughter, Harper.
“Harper said she wants this for her birthday and she wants to be @maryfowlerrr,” Gorry said.
Fowler’s doll, featuring her famous black gloves, earrings and hairstyle, was unveiled alongside tennis icon Venus Williams and soccer legend Christine Sinclair.
“When I saw myself as Barbie for the first time, it was crazy,” Fowler said in a statement.
“Honestly, I was a little speechless because I never would have thought I would have a Barbie that looked like me.
The 21-year-old has had a brilliant year for club and country.
“I think there are so many other amazing women who have been created as Barbies, and I never would have thought I would live up to them. I am so grateful and honored to be a part of this.
“I really wanted this to replicate a moment in my life where I felt very strong and confident in myself, and that moment for me was during the World Cup last year,” she said.
“All the little details were things I thought about during that time, and the boots are very accurate to how they look in real life.”
