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Anita Asante | Club Career

Anita Asante’s club career started in 1998 when she joined Arsenal FC. She stayed there for a decade, winning the Quadruple in 2007 – something that has not been achieved since.

She then joined Chelsea FC, before moving to the USA and playing for Sky Blue FC in 2009, followed by a move to Sweden where she played for Göteborg FC and FC Rosengård.

Anita returned to England in 2018 and re-signed for Chelsea, before ending her career after two years playing for Aston Villa, in 2022. Throughout her club career, she held five league titles, four FA Cups, and two League Cups – it’s not surprise she was then inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023.

Anita Asante | International Career

Anita first played in the England Under 17 team and then the England Under 19s where she played at the inaugural FIFA World Under 19 Championship in 2002. She made her senior international debut in 2004 against Iceland, and scored her first goal in only her second full international match in 2005. She would go on to play in major international tournaments such as World Cups and Euro Championships.

In 2012 she was named in the Great Britain squad for the 2012 London Olympics, and played in all four games until they were beaten in the round of the last eight.

Anita Asante | Coaching Career

Since leaving professional football playing, she has become a coach, and in 2022 was announced as the first team coach of Women’s Championship side Bristol City W.F.C. This saw the team promoted to the Women’s Super League and win the 2023 Barclays Women’s Championship.

Anita Asante | Awards & Achievements

Whilst with Arsenal, Anita was part of the team who won the:

– UEFA Women’s Cup 2007

– FA Women’s Cup 2004, 06, 07, 08

– FA Women’s National Premier League 2004-2008

– FA Women’s Premier League Cup 2005, 2007

She was then part of the Göteborg teams who won the Svenska Cupen in 2012 and 2016, and the Svenska Supercupen 2013 and 2015.

Individually, Anita was the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award in 2006, presented by the late Queen Elizabeth II; she was also named Player of the Year 2003/04, given the Sports Award at the Ghana Professional Awards 2004, and named the Player of the Month for March 2006.

Anita Asante | Media

Since retiring from professional football, she has become a popular commentator, presenter, and pundit with the BBC, ITV, and Sky Sports, covering the UEFA Women’s Euros, World Cups, and Champions League matches. She was also part of the commentary team for the Club World Cup 2025 with DAZN in the US. She has also been seen on Football Focus, been a guest on BBC Radio 5 Live, and written columns for The Guardian. 

Anita Asante | Diversity & Inclusion

She uses her voice to promote diversity in sport as an Ambassador for Show Racism the Red Card and Amnesty International. Alongside her role as a coach for the U23 Lioness team, she works with The FA and The National Lottery to encourage young girls to get involved in football starting at grassroots level.

She is also openly lesbian and is married to a fellow sports reporter Beth Fisher, and has forged a reputation for her advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community and for anti-discrimination.

Anita Asante | Speaker

Anita has carved out a successful career as a keynote speaker, working with brands such as the Bank of America, JP Morgan, and Peloton. Passionate to see that the LGBTQ+ community is further accepted, she regularly speaks out in the media about the discrimination that the community continues to face.

A highly sought-after speaker, she is well qualified to share her experiences, covering everything including:

– Leadership
– Diversity and Equality
– The Challenges of Being a Woman in a Male Dominated Industry
– Understanding Pressure
– LGBTQ+ and Race

Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great Sports Speakers now to book former footballer Anita Asante for your corporate event.

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