Chelsea midfield maestro: Ingle continues to dazzle from her beginnings to now

Nikita Parris of Manchester United is challenged by Sophie Ingle of Chelsea (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
Nikita Parris of Manchester United is challenged by Sophie Ingle of Chelsea (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) /
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Lauren James of Chelsea celebrates with teammates Sam Kerr and Sophie Ingle (Photo by Harriet Lander – Chelsea FC/Getty Images) /

She was forced to give up the sport she loved, but through some of the most astounding mental toughness, Ingle stayed focused on the task ahead. She joined the Cardiff City Ladies for five years, a club that had been known for producing top Welsh international players at the age of 15. Ingle was someone at a young age that had that fire to be great, and with no female role models behind her, she is now taking on the task of inspiring others, especially ones from the area she grew up in. Ingle has been a part of three clubs in England, but after three years at Liverpool, she has become a player that Blues fans, and Wales supporters continue to adore.

She even played in a Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain just a week after her father’s death in 2019. Each day from then on, Ingle plays with the thoughts of her father ringing around her head. With the form that she is currently in now, it is difficult not to reflect on the past that got her to where she is this season.

At this stage in her career, Ingle may not have much time left with the Blues, but at the end of the day for her on and off-the-pitch greatness, the Welsh international will forever be a club legend. Jessie Fleming may be the future replacement in the middle of the park for Ingle, but as for right now, her leadership, and composure make her a key feature in the starting IX.

Ingle had the most interceptions against the Red Devils in CFC‘s last match before the break and was tied with the Blues’ front three with three shot-creating actions through 90 minutes of play. The Welsh captain plays the game of football with such calmness and composure that everyone around here transmits that same energy projected by her.