Atlanta Primus (born 21 April 1997) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Charlton Athletic, on loan from Southampton. Born in England, she plays for the Jamaica women's national team.[1]

Club career

On 5 September 2020, Primus signed for London City,[1] extending her contract by a further year on 16 June 2021.[2]

On 15 August 2023, Primus signed for Southampton.[3]

On 17 September 2024, Primus signed for Charlton Athletic on a season long loan.[4]

International career

Primus represented Jamaica in a friendly match against Costa Rica.[5] After being called up for the Jamaica squad for the 2023 World Cup Primus started in the opening game against France, where the nation achieved their first point ever at a Woman's World Cup.[6]

Personal life

Primus is the daughter of former Reading and Portsmouth footballer Linvoy Primus.[7] Through her father, she is of Jamaican and Vincentian descent.[8] Growing up she attended Itchen College in Southampton.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b Frith, Wilf (5 September 2020). "Atlanta Primus signs for London City". SheKicks. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. ^ "London City Lionesses forward Primus signs new deal". FAWSL Full-Time. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  3. ^ Rees-Julian, George (15 August 2023). "Southampton FC announce signing of Jamaican international". Southern Daily Echo. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Atlanta Primus signs one-year loan deal". www.charltonafc.com.
  5. ^ "Reggae Girlz vs. Costa Rica Friendly Match: 'Nil-Nil' Stalemate at DRV PNK Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida". Jamaicans.com. 6 November 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  6. ^ Rendell, Sarah (23 July 2023). "France 0–0 Jamaica: Women's World Cup 2023 – as it happened". the Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  7. ^ "Atlanta Primus". Cal State Fullerton Athletics. Archived from the original on 8 June 2019. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  8. ^ Primus. Linvoy Primus: Transformed. p. 15.
  9. ^ "College starts second defence of title strongly with 13-goal haul". hampshirechronicle.co.uk. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
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