In fact, she has already been included in two World Cup squads (injury denying her an historic place in the 2019 tournament as a 16-year-old) and a Tournament of Nations where she made her international debut aged 15 and 162 days.
So, as she approaches her second Olympics with The Matildas, the 53-timed capped City forward knows what to expect.
fowler’s star to shine?
Fowler has the skillset, drive, and personality to be one of the stars of the 2024 Games in Paris.
She has progressed continually since she burst onto the scene six years ago and will go into the Olympics on the back of an impressive season with the Blues where her 30 appearances in all competitions saw her score six goals and register nine assists.
The exciting youngster had excelled for her country at the 2023 World Cup, with only England preventing the hosts from reaching the final – though two goals and a successful spot-kick in a penalty shootout along the way was an impressive if not satisfying return for the versatile Cairns-born forward.
And it is that versatility that will make her so important for Australia in their hunt for gold.
For City in 2023/24, Fowler was utilised in several positions across the front three - and from midfield on occasion – and it’s likely she will be used similarly by The Matildas.
The 2020 Olympics – which took place in 2021 due to the pandemic – saw Fowler make three appearances, all from the bench and replacing Kyah Simon on each occasion.
Her Olympic debut came on 75 minutes in a 2-1 win v New Zealand, and she replaced Simon again in an epic tussle between the Aussies and Great Britain.
Fowler’s goal on 104 minutes gave her nation a 3-2 lead and Australia would knock the British team out following a breathless 4-3 win at the Kashima Stadium in Japan – and that was despite City team-mate Ellen White grabbing a hat-trick.
Fowler replaced Simon for what would be a third and final time in the tournament on 69 minutes but could not prevent Sweden winning the game 1-0.
Fowler: Need to know
Mary Fowler joined City in 2022 from French side Montpellier and has so far clocked up 52 appearances for the Blues, scoring 11 goals.
The Cairns-born forward began her career with Adelaide United and made her debut for Australia in 2018, aged only 15 years and 162 days old.
This will be her second Olympic Games.
GOING FOR GOLD
The Matildas will be looking to build on their 2023 World Cup semi-final appearance at the Olympics and compete at the business end of another competition.
Following superb campaigns for City, centre-back Alanna Kennedy and versatile forward Mary Fowler have been included in Australia’s squad.
Between them, they made a combined 45 appearances in all competitions for Taylor’s side last term and played vital roles in our quest for the WSL title.
In the fierce battle for the championship, Fowler came to the fore by racking up an impressive 10 goal involvements in our final eight matches of the term.
Olympics Schedule
The Matildas have been placed in Group B with Germany, USA and Zambia.
The times and venues are as follows:
Germany v Australia | 18:00 (UK) | Thursday 25 July | Stade Velodrome, Marseille |
Australia v Zambia | 18:00 (UK) | Sunday 28 July | Allianz Riviera, Nice |
Australia v United States | 18:00 (UK) | Wednesday 31 July | Stade Velodrome, Marseille |
