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My Take
Rhian Wilkinson is a compelling example of a career done right. A longtime Canadian international, she made the leap from player to coach and immediately proved herself, guiding the Portland Thorns to the 2022 NWSL Championship and now leading the Wales women's national team. Her time at the University of Tennessee likely sharpened her tactical vision. At 165 cm she was never the biggest on the pitch, yet she competed on the world stage and then channeled that passion into developing others. Turning the drive to play into the wisdom to teach is, to me, one of the most admirable arcs an athlete can build.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rhian Wilkinson
- Name (Japanese)
- リアン・ウィルキンソン
- Reading
- りあん・うぃるきんそん
- Born
- May 12, 1982 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 165 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Tennessee
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.rhianwilkinsonsoccer.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/rhirhi8
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhian%20Wilkinson
Frequently asked questions
When was Rhian Wilkinson born?
Born May 12, 1982 (age 44).
Where is Rhian Wilkinson from?
Rhian Wilkinson is from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
What does Rhian Wilkinson do?
Rhian Wilkinson works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Rhian Wilkinson?
Rhian Wilkinson is 165 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.