Martha Thomas

Martha Ellen Thomas (born 31 May 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Manchester United in the FA Women's Super League and the Scotland national team.

Thomas played four years of college soccer for Charlotte 49ers before playing professionally with French Division 2 Feminine club Le Havre and West Ham United of the English FA Women's Super League.

Club Career

Le Havre

Thomas had hoped to enter the 2018 NWSL College Draft in January 2018, but suffered an ACL injury in her final appearance for the 49ers in November 2017. Having rehabbed, Thomas belatedly began her professional career with Le Havre AC in the French Division 2, signing for the club in August 2018. She made her debut on 21 October 2018, starting in a 1–0 defeat to Stade de Reims. She scored 6 goals in 13 league appearances as Le Havre finished second.

West Ham United

On 16 July 2019, Thomas signed for West Ham United of the FA WSL, taking the number 9 shirt following the departure of Jane Ross. Thomas started and scored on her debut, the season opener as West Ham lost 2–1 away to reigning champions Arsenal on 8 September 2019. She scored her first career hat-trick during the first half of a 5–0 win against Reading on 3 April 2021. On 21 May 2021, it was confirmed Thomas would leave West Ham after two seasons following the expiration of her contract.

Manchester United

On 28 July 2021, Thomas signed for Manchester United on a two-year deal with the option of an additional year.