Kayla Lynne Sharples
Kansas City Current Women/D
-Player Info
Kayla Sharples is a commanding central defender for Bay FC in the National Women's Soccer League, known for her aerial dominance and physical presence in the backline. The American defender began her professional career after a standout collegiate stint, quickly establishing herself as a reliable and tough-tackling center-back. At 176 cm tall, Sharples excels in defensive duels and is a major threat on set pieces in the opposition's box. Her career stats showcase her consistency in clearances, interceptions, and leadership in organizing the defense. While team honors are a target for the newly formed Bay FC, Sharples' individual performances have consistently ranked her among the top defenders in her previous NWSL stops. A fun fact about Sharples is her academic prowess, having been a multi-year Academic All-American during her university days. In summary, Kayla Sharples is a robust and intelligent defender whose strength and reading of the game provide a solid foundation for any defensive unit.
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Statistics
Kansas City Current Women
USA Women's Challenge Cup2026
Matches
Games Played
1
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
90
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
33
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
2
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
4
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
1
Be Fouled Per Game
1