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

Her interruption of play during the 60’ against an unbeaten Manchester United led to her collecting an assist following a precise finish by Sam Kerr into the bottom corner.
Just a week earlier against Aston Villa, Ingle had six progressive passes toward the goal tied for the team-high in that game with Danish star Pernille Harder. She was on top of the charts in shot-creating actions and completed over 85 percent of her passes in a match where the Blues had to dig in order to get the result. Through seven WSL contests, Ingle is second on the team behind only the masterful Guro Reiten in goal-creating actions.

She may seem quiet, but that is the beauty of Ingle’s greatness. Her actions speak louder than the words that she leads by on the pitch. She is a constant example of moving past hardships and finding the light at the end of the tunnel. Over the years, Ingle will be remembered for some of the world-class strikes that found the top corner, but it was the little things to make the jobs easier for others that made Ingle who she is.

Seven matches in all competitions remain before the winter intermission, and Ingle is aiming to keep her exceptional form going. She may not be finding the back of the net, but her passes are unlocking parts of the opposition to let the quality of the Blues’ talent take over. From nearly losing the game at age 12 to becoming an irreplaceable piece in the middle of the pitch for Chelsea, Ingle is both a hero for generations to come and someone Blues fans need to treasure while she is still donning Chelsea blue.